Saleen’s Newest Creation Is More Show Than Go
Aug 22nd, 2008 by RJ Menezes
It’s called the Racecraft Focus RS2, but I’d be hard pressed to find anything racy about it. Steve Saleen is a man who made his mark on the world by modifying Ford Mustangs. Now he is focusing (no pun intended) on the company’s budget-oriented Racecraft brand.
The first offering is the RS2 Focus. A tarted up Ford Focus with a body kit, massive(but heavy) 18” wheels, and cheesy side graphics. It will also get suspension modifications with the addition of stiffer springs, high-performance valves and larger sway bars which should let the Focus corner in a racy manner, at least.
Under the hood, the RC2 will get a 15-horsepower boost over the stock 143-hp rating, thanks to the dual-tipped exhaust and cold-air intake. All those race car looks and less power than a Volkswagen GTI stock.
Saleen says the car is only a starting point for tuners though. Its SpeedLab branch is currently developing a host of performance parts for the Focus as well as other Ford models such as the Edge and Fusion. Rumors have pointed at a turbocharger conversion, which should really add a performance boost (pun intended!!)
The RC2 will begin production in the first quarter of 2009. It will carry a base price of under $20,000 which should at the least leave you with some cash to upgrade that measly engine.
Above: Is that a cheesy hood scoop I see? Tisk, tisk, tisk…….
