Cover Shots: E. John Thawley...
Cover Shots: E. John Thawley III pulled the trigger on the SVT and PZEVFoci for our cover comparison story, pitting the reigning factorypowerhouse against the new kid on the block. Turn to page 20 to get aglimpse at the present and future state of Focus performance.
Maybe you love the Mustang and the Focus, or you're just glad we gave the Focus its own magazine so it doesn't take up space in 5.0&SF. Either way, our first issue of Focus Fanatic did well enough that management is letting us do a couple more this year. The Spring issue will be on sale April 27. This issue will include a comparison of the SVT Focus and the new 2.3-powered Focus; a drive of the famed European RS; an installation of Vortech's Zetec kit; a feature on a 700hp, twin-turbo, 4.6-powered sedan; and details on Lentech's bulletproof transaxle. We'll follow it up with a Fall issue on sale in late September. So, if you wanna see what Ford's little import fighter is up to, be sure to check out Focus Fanatic - on sale April 27th.
FOCUS FANATIC TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURE STARS
SVT vs. 2.3 By comparing the SVT and 2.3, we dare to see what's coming
Dirt Zap This Dirt-hued Kona wears an aftermarket combo from different soils
RS Drive The meanest factory Focus needs little introduction
Tribal Custom Robert Farrell's ZX3 is loyal to the ways of winning a car show
Ahead of Its Time A fire-breather from across the pond
14-Second, Bolt-On 2.3 ZX3A 14-second beauty that's way beyond skin deep
Six Appeal Would a little Six spice up the Focus? We find out
One of a Combined Have you ever seen a 700hp twin-turbo, rear-drive, V-8 Focus grocery getter/drag car?
PLUS
Ford Racing RS8 Poster!
COOL WITH TOOLS
2.3 Bolt-On Test Hitting the dyno with Focus Central wakes up the PZEV
Tuning in a Flash Calibrating the SVT Focus for driveability and power
Interior Bling Guide Give your driving environment an extreme makeover
Vortech Your Zetec Adding boost and power with a Vortech for the Zetec
Multi-Tasking Multimatic's track- tested, street-friendly suspension kit
Bulletproof Transaxle Transaxle tricks from Lentech Automatics
THE REGULARS
In Focus We did it!
Fast Forward Looking ahead to your next mod
Buzz A frantic look at the cutting edge
Reaction Responding to the Focus nation
Fusion Melding the electronic world with your world