FORD

BRAND PRESENTS CONCEPTS THAT WILL SHOW IN LAS VEGAS SEMA

Ford announced the first new features it will exhibit at the SEMA Show 2017, the world's largest car accessory show, which runs from October 31 to November 3 in Las Vegas, United States. Ford will have the largest booth among the manufacturers and will exhibit four Focus concepts: three mounted on the Focus RS, with EcoBoost 2.3 engine, and one on the Focus ST, with EcoBoost 2.0 engine, all with six-speed manual transmission, 19 inches and various accessories that turbinate your performance and appearance.In addition to these fantastic visual Focus units, Ford wants to dominate the event by presenting a total of 50 cars, developed from various models of the brand. The SEMA is only open to professionals from the accessories, distributors and preparers of special versions and press, and access to the general public is forbidden. In the last edition, the event received more than 70,000 buyers from around the world, which shows the strength of this market focused on car enthusiasts and performance.

Partnership in development
The Focus ST concept was created by Blood Type Racing and draws attention to the purple Midnight Purple, tailgate augers, large rear wing and an exclusive heliport of drones on the roof. In addition to engine 2.0 EcoBoost with turbo competition, has exhaust, shortened shifter and sills of the illuminated doors of Ford Performance.The Focus RS 'TriAthlete' is the proposal of VMP Performance and promises to offer the agility and attitude of an Olympic triathlete. Suspension and engine tuning includes double valve air intake to reduce turbo lag. The bodywork combines matte black with artistic paintwork and carbon fiber parts such as the hood and spoilers.

The Focus RS prepared by the Universal Technical Institute has Pennzoil yellow paint and lightweight and elegant carbon fiber interior from Ford Performance. Tuned wheels, tires, brakes and suspension increase steering response. It also features special intercooler, tubing, air intake and exhaust.The Focus RS Rally Revival is a Rally Innovations concept. It pays homage to rally drivers of various eras, combining balanced performance and aggressive looks. Its spring over the shock absorber ('coil over spring') reduces vibrations and noise. The Ford Performance shortened shift lever allows for more direct engagements both for road riding and for testing the limits on the track.

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