Ford Focus ST-R Turnkey Race Car Priced at $98,995, Deliveries Begin Late 2012

The order books for the 2012 Ford Focus ST-R race car are open, and Ford has priced its turnkey pocket racer at $98,995. The price may seem a bit overwhelming for what is essentially a stripped-down 2013 Ford Focus ST, but it’s relatively cheap for a complete race car. Right out of the box, the turbocharged ST-R is ready for Grand-Am’s ST (Street Tuner) class. Some of you may be thinking, “But wait, isn’t the more-powerful 2013 Mustang Cobra Jet drag racer much cheaper?” It is—with an expected base price of $85,490, it’s exactly $13,505 cheaper. However, comparing the prices of the two isn’t an apples-to-apples affair. Both are expensive, purpose-built race cars, but each one has a very different life mission. Like the Cobra Jet, the Focus ST-R is a part number in the Ford Racing catalog, and is available to order at any Ford dealership. Ford Racing expects to begin delivering ST-Rs to customers in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Source: Car and Driver