Ford Focus RS500 racing version hatchback first pictures and details

Ford Focus RS500
A group of German students from the Cologne University of Applied Sciences has prepared for the famous marathon "24 Hours Nürburgring, which will be held in mid-May, the racing version of the hatchback Ford Focus RS500.

Before you begin to develop a racing Ford Focus RS500 for the German marathon, the developers enlisted the support of companies Dunlop, TRW Automotive, Castrol, which provided assistance in beginning specialists fine-tuning hatchback.

Power 5-cylinder engine volume of 2.5-liter remains the same - 305 hp Students equipped with new sports car system from Bastuck, safer fuel tank, more powerful brakes. The standard suspension was replaced by a race from the firm KW. Also the model equipped with hydraulic jacks for pit stops. In the cabin of the machine is installed roll cage, Recaro racing seats appeared and six-point seat belts.

In the upcoming race "24 Hours Nürburgring, at the Ford Focus RS500 will serve pilots FH Köln Motorsport.

Ford Focus RS500 interior
Ford Focus RS500
Ford Focus RS500
Ford Focus RS500