The First Roush Focus

[Scot]

Here are some pics of the first Roush Focus. Well, it's one of 3 "original".
There is a sister car to this one and the yellow SEMA Focus. This one was used in the development of the suspension, turbo kit, and interior bits just to name some. The name "Clown Car" comes from when it was running around town with unpainted parts bolted on and when none of seats were the same color. Enjoy.

[Shay]

Thanks for sharing scot and welcome to the site! Great historical photos indeed.

The first picture proves that they were built by people that are twisted in the head.

J/K - could not resist.


On a serious note, what was the chronology with the Turbo Kit and when, where, why, how did it or did it not continue to be with us today? I would imagine people would like to have that available for their cars.

[01roushstg1]

Welcome to the site Scot . Nice car, I have been looking for a focus for a dd.

[Scot]

Originally Posted by Shay

Thanks for sharing scot and welcome to the site! Great historical photos indeed.

The first picture proves that they were built by people that are twisted in the head.

J/K - could not resist.


On a serious note, what was the chronology with the Turbo Kit and when, where, why, how did it or did it not continue to be with us today? I would imagine people would like to have that available for their cars.

The turbo kits came later in the game (for the most part) after most of the other parts were well on their way. The kit was probably the most complicated kit for the Focus. I'm sure the calibration wasn't that easy.
I'm not really sure why the turbo kits went away for the most part. I don't think the take rate was as high as hoped. Personally, I think every Focus should have a turbo kit and of course, a Roush suspension...

[Scot]

Originally Posted by 01roushstg1

Welcome to the site Scot . Nice car, I have been looking for a focus for a dd.

Thanks for the compliment. The clwncar gets me to work everyday. Seems like Focus prices have been shooting up lately too.

[Roush007]

Nice looking car. I think the Roush Focus is such a cool car. I would love to have one myself!!

[Scot]

I think everyone should have a Roush Mustang and Focus.

[javsvt]

Sweet ride, ever dyno it?

[DevilSun]

Very cool and rare ride ya got there...and welcome to the site.

[Scot]

Originally Posted by javsvt

Sweet ride, ever dyno it?

If I remember right, it was about 218 to 220 at the wheels. I'll get the sheet and post it if you'd like. ...about 7 psi

[Scot]

Originally Posted by DevilSun

Very cool and rare ride ya got there...and welcome to the site.

Thanks. I was looking at your Cobra...now that's sweeeeet.

[Roush-Focus]

nice ride! nice to see another roushfocus driver on here.

[Scot]

Originally Posted by Roush-Focus

nice ride! nice to see another roushfocus driver on here.

Your ride is cool too. I like the all blacked out thing. Like the headlights too. I think I should get some for mine.

[Scot]

Originally Posted by javsvt

Sweet ride, ever dyno it?

Looks like a was a little off on the numbers but here they are. I think I might need to up the boost a bit.

[Matt'sRoush]

I love the Roush Focus. Sweet little rides.

[SMOKE]

Awesome!! Thanks for the info .... always thought the ROUSH Focus was a sweet idea.

[Shay]

My hope/prediction is that Roush will offer a version of a future Ford small car.

[Scot]

Originally Posted by Shay

My hope/prediction is that Roush will offer a version of a future Ford small car.

Meeeeeee Tooooo.

[fordrule]

i would love to pick one of those up as a daily driver

[Scot]

They're great to drive everyday. Everyone should have one.