The Ford Special Vehicle's Team (SVT) wanted to take their already popular sub-compact Focus and stuff just a little more performance into it to offer United States and Canadian customers a more powerful European style version of the vehicle. The SVT group worked very hard into late 2001 to prepare the even sportier SVT model to make ready for the 2002 market. Noticeable difference in the SVT Focus exterior included newly upgraded stylish bumpers, both front and rear, sleek looking side skirts, powerful factory fog lamps, and 17" alloy wheels. Also included in the Focus SVT body modifications, a rear diffuser to improve performance and handling.
Speaking of performance, the SVT Focus proudly sported a beefed up version of the 2.0 liter Zetec engine. Unlike the Zetec motors found in many other Focus models, this Cosworth modified engine featured performance modified aluminum cylinder heads, performance pistons, dual stage intake manifold, and a 4-2-1 tubular exhaust header increasing horsepower from 130 to 170 making for the most powerful factory produced Focus, SVT or any other model, as of to date.
The SVT Focus comes equipped with a Getrag high performance six-speed manual transmission and a dual mass flywheel to eliminate vibration and noise. The SVT Focus did however keep the same wheelbase as the Focus ZX3, but SVT steering was greatly improved through an increased boost ratio in the steering rack and the independent suspension stiffened it's springs 10% in the front and 20% in the rear along with larger sway bars to adjust for more aggressive handling and race-like cornering. Not to mention, four wheel anti-lock big disc brakes with 11.8 inch vented rotors mounted behind 17 inch wheels sporting 215/45ZR17 high performance Continental treads to truly set off the SVT Focus.
Looking inside, the Focus SVT interior features bucket leather seats, steering wheel, shift knob and boot as well as emergency-brake handle and boot. Titanium faced electro-luminescent gauges and race like pedals. Options for the Focus SVT included a power glass sunroof, a cold weather package with heated seats, Audiophile eight (8) speaker sound system with 8" sub-woofer, a 115 Volt block heater, heated side mirrors, traction control and, for 2003 and 2004 models, HID xenon headlamps.
As awesome of a ride the SVT Focus may be, many like those of us at FocusFreaks still feel the driving force to push the issue. People still want the newest body kit or side skirts or spoiler or whatever to assure their Focus is the coolest looking ride in the neighborhood. Extreme Dimensions Inc. has been playing a big role in the manufacturing of these sought after SVT Focus exterior upgrade products since 2000. Extreme Dimensions Inc. is a world renowned automotive aerodynamic company with it's main headquarters located in Southern California in a 50,000 square foot distribution center. Being one of the largest manufacturers of after market body kits and exterior parts for the SVT Focus is what gives Extreme Dimensions the ability to come up with so many exciting and unique designs on bumpers, side skirts, spoilers, and all kinds of body parts providing inexpensive upgrades for the SVT Focus. Now you know where to go for your SVT Focus automotive needs, both appearance and performance.
Quality performance parts and upgrade accessories for Ford Focus (all models and years including SVT, ZX3, and ZX5) along with knowledgeable and personalized service for each and every customer, every visit. We know that people are busy these days and time is one of those things difficult to find. That is why we are always trying to improve our customers time management with organized categories and easy to find parts and applications. We're always opened to suggestions! Thanks for reading up on us, Eric K.
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