Check this out. A company out of Miami called Phase X is in the final stages of completing their race prepped rear motor, rwd Focus. They plan on running it in some SCCA road racing events and getting a bid into a series like Grand Am. Interestingly enough, you can actually purchase your own rwd, rear motor street legal Focus from Phase X.
PXT Racing Ford Focus
General Data
Curb Weight, lbs. 2100
Weight Distribution (f/r, %) 45/55
Wheelbase, in. 103
Track (f/r, in.) 59.00/58.8
Length, in. 174.9
Width, in. 66.9
Height, in. 52
Ground Clearance (f/r, in.) 2.75/3.00
Fuel Capacity, gal. 15
Engine
Type DOHC 4 valves/cylinder Inline-4
Displacement, cc 1998
Bore X Stroke, in. 3.39 X 3.52
Compression 12.5:1
Horsepower, hp 250+
Torque, lb-ft 170+
Redline, RPM 9000
Fuel System (4) Mikuni 38mm Carb.
Engine Management TEC3 Engine Management Computer
Chassis & Body
Layout Mid-Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
Body/Frame Semi-Tubular
Brakes (f/r), in. 13.5/12.0
Wheels, in. 17 X 7.5
Tires Hoosier, P205/40ZR17
Steering Rack & Pinion, Power Steering
Suspension (f/r) PXT struts, Koni double adjustable shock insert, coil-over springs, adjustable anti-roll bar; PXT struts, Koni double adjustable shock insert, coil-over springs, adjustable anti-roll bar
Transmission 5 speed manual, Limited Slip Differential
POINTS OF INTEREST
- Adjustable front splitter and rear wing
- Completely flat bottom
- Custom rear diffuser
- Custom flared fenders/quarter-panels
- Custom designed gauge cluster (with Autometer gauges)
- Dry sump oil lubrication
- Sponsors:
o Ferrea Racing Components
o Formula 1 Sports Cars
o Mesa Balancing
o Murray’s Speed & Custom
o PRD
- Special Thanks to:
o Focaljet.com
o Pluto Racing
o MTS Tuning
