2012 SEMA: Ford Focus by Galpin Auto Sports [Live Photos]

We start our live coverage from the 2012 SEMA Show with something really cool. We really never thought America would get the Ford Focus ST, but they have and people seem to like it. To ensure everybody’s attention is thoroughly fixed on the hot hatchback with EcoBoost power, they gave one to California tuners Galpin Auto Sports (GAS).

The theme chosen for the show car was clearly rally inspired. Taking the 2.0-liter EcoBoost, GAS added performance parts like a Borla cat-back exhaust, a K&N sports air filter, Steeda cold air induction kit, methanol injection system as well as an engine re-tune.

But it’s the eye-cathing exterior that makes this a cool ST. Galpin fitted aggressive body kit, complete with a large carbon fiber rear wing, roof scoop, and various ground effects components. The Focus chassis sits lower thanks to H&R coilover suspension. Instead of the stock wheels, they installed Motegi MR119 18-inch rally-style wheels and Cooper Zeon tires. The brakes have also been upgraded to 14-inch Brembo discs with four-piston calipers and body stiffeners were added.

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