And the rollout of teasers continues ahead of SEMA. Ford already has several big announcements planned for next week’s Speciality Equipment Manufacturers Association show in sunny Las Vegas. And as usual, Ford has teamed up with a number of aftermarket parts makers and tuning shops to bring a buttload of custom cars to this gathering of gearheads.
Ford is previewing these cars ahead of the show, so let’s run down the list to see what’s hot…and what’s not.
First up is this Focus by 3d Carbon, which will focus a number of exterior enhancements including 3M mattle vinyl wrap, a 3d Carbon bodykit, and roof spoiler. On the performance end are Eibach springs and Pirelli tires. All show, no go.
2012 Ford Focus by ROUSH
ROUSH, on the other hand, is delivering a car that is short on exterior modifications, but heavy on the performance improvements. A ROUSH supercharger system and high-flow induction system compliment a dual-exit exhaust system. ROUSH has also added their own body kit…but we’re more excited about the supercharger to be honest.
2012 Ford Focus by The ID Agency
The ID Agency has taken their inspiration from Japanese and European tuner cars, slamming their Focus to the ground, shaving the door handles, and adding some low-key aftermarket wheels. The only performance upgrades are an exhaust and big brake system…though it does come with a Thule bike rack.
2012 Ford Focus by Capaldi Racing
Capaldi Racing has taken their formidable racing knowledge, and applied it to the Ford Focus. Their focus is on suspension upgrades, from sport suspension and Torsen differential to Ford Racing sway bars. Little touches like Euro-style headlights, a front splitter, and dual-exit exhaust bring this Focus to life.
2012 Ford Focus by Steeda
Steeda is a name that is sure to be familiar to Mustang fans, and this year they’ve take a Focus and turned it up a notch. Lowering springs, sway bars, and sticky tires turn this little compact into quite the corner carver, and all the aluminum under the hood sure looks sexy.
2012 Ford Focus by Bojix Design
Another Euro-inspired Focus, Bojix Design concentrated on interior improvements like Katzkin leather seats and door panels and a panoramic rearv iew mirror. Handling improvements come from an H&R lowering kit, bigger brakes, and 20-inch wheels.
2012 Ford Focus by COBB Tuning
COBB Tuning may be another familiar tuner name for Ford fans, and their racing experience has resulted in the Motorsports Challenger Focus. With forged pistons, a custom turbo kit, intake, and exhaust system, and a seriously upgraded suspension with big brakes, this is probably the closest to an actual racer out of all these offerings.
2011 Ford Fiesta by M2-Motoring
Now we move on to the Fiestas! M2-Motoring is bringing a Fiesta that has a new intake and exhaust system, as well as exterior modifications. Wilwood big brakes, Megan Racing coil-overs, and other upgrades make this sub-compact so cool.
2011 Ford Fiesta by Gold Coast Automotive
Gold Coast Automotive is turning their Fiesta hatchback into a performance machine with a supercharger upgrade. Wilwood brakes all around provide stopping power, a 3d Carbon bodykit boosts looks, and Hankook tires keep this Fiesta planted to the tarmac.
2011 Ford Fiesta by Aaron Vaccar Signature Series
Last, but not least, is the 2011 Fiesta by Aaron Vaccar. This is all show and no go, with massive brakes, silver matte metallic (?!) paint and Portage trim red leather interior. This might be the most luxurious Fiesta ever…and along with the rest of these compacts, will be at Ford’s SEMA booth next week.
And that’s it! Which one of these custom Ford cars do you like best?