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Making its debut at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/chicago-auto-show/">Chicago Auto Show</a>, this Ford TrackSTer is a build done in cooperation between <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ford/">Ford</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ken+block/">Ken Block</a> and Los Angeles-based tuner, Fifteen52. Starting with a stock <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/ford/focus+st/">2013 Ford Focus ST</a>, the TrackSTer received extensive styling and performance enhancements.<br />
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Visually, the TrackSTer has a more aggressive look that includes a new front fascia, vented hood, rear fascia diffuser and rear spoiler, but this car stands out the most with its wide, rally-style wheels and partial fender extensions. Interior changes consist of a racing steering wheel, aluminum race pedals and a short-throw shifter. Fifteen52 also made some performance upgrades that include a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/ford+racing/">Ford Racing</a> exhaust system, upgraded internal engine components, a limited-slip differential and a reprogrammed engine controller as well as track-ready parts like intercooler, clutch and brakes.<br />
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<a href="/2013/02/07/up-for-grabs-ford-focus-trackster/#continued">Scroll down</a> for the press release, but not before checking out our gallery.<p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/07/ken-block-fifteen52-team-up-to-build-ford-focus-trackster/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Ken Block, fifteen52 team up to build awesome Ford Focus TrackSTer</em></a></p><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/07/ken-block-fifteen52-team-up-to-build-ford-focus-trackster/">Ken Block, fifteen52 team up to build awesome Ford Focus TrackSTer</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblog</a> on Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:57:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/07/ken-block-fifteen52-team-up-to-build-ford-focus-trackster/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20452570/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/07/ken-block-fifteen52-team-up-to-build-ford-focus-trackster/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>chicago</category><category>chicago 2013</category><category>chicago auto show</category><category>fifteen52</category><category>focus</category><category>focus st</category><category>ford</category><category>ford focus trackster</category><category>ken blocl</category><category>project st</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeffrey N. Ross]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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