2013 Ford Focus ST gets Cosworth tuning for 2012 SEMA Show

British tuning firm, Escort Cosworth, have taken the Ford Focus ST under its wing and given it a makeover which is on display at the 2012 SEMA Show currently underway till the 2nd November 2012 in Las Vegas. Here the Ford Focus ST with a Cosworth makeover offers 330 hp and is aptly named CS 330. New exhaust, new intakes add to the vehicle’s efficient thermal management while there is also a revised intercooler working on the new hatchback.

This high performance Ford Focus ST is designed by Cosworth along with M&J Enterprises and Ford Racing. The Ford Focus ST 2.0 liter direct injected engine is enhanced to race car performance levels delivering 330 hp. Power is not the only enhancement seen in this model upgraded by Cosworth.

“The CS 330 SEMA concept car is an opportunity we could not miss,” stated Nicole Armbrustmacher, Director of Marketing of Cosworth Americas. “The CS 330 project with M&J Enterprises and Ford Racing demonstrates our engineering strength at taking a production engine platform to a racing performance level.”

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Cosworth collaboration with M&J Enterprises and Ford Racing creates Ford Focus ST 2012 total vehicle concept.

SEMA Show October 30 – November 2, 2012

Cosworth, in collaboration with M&J Enterprises and Ford Racing, has announced a new high performance total vehicle concept built around the Ford Focus ST – the CS 330. This track inspired concept car will embody the engineering excellence which is such a crucial element of the Cosworth brand.

The CS 330 takes the Focus ST 2.0-liter, direct-injected engine to racecar levels of performance delivering 330 horsepower. The total vehicle concept includes enhanced engine control parameters, optimization of the exhaust and induction systems and improved thermal management. The eye-catching exterior pays homage to the vehicle’s motorsport heritage while the interior provides the luxury expected from a Cosworth total vehicle concept.

“The CS 330 SEMA concept car is an opportunity we could not miss,” stated Nicole Armbrustmacher, Director of Marketing of Cosworth Americas. “The CS 330 project with M&J Enterprises and Ford Racing demonstrates our engineering strength at taking a production engine platform to a racing performance level.”

“We are excited to be working with Cosworth and M&J Enterprises” stated George Goddu, Business Manager of Ford Racing Performance. “Our customers demand a high performance race series model and with Cosworth’s reputation they were a natural choice.”