The late Ken Block penned his legacy in Gymkhana and absurd paint schemes. Occasionally, vehicles gussied up for Block’s Gymkhana series pop up for sale, and one of his Ford Focus race cars is even on display at The Henry Ford museum, underscoring just how valuable his vehicles are. One of his more iconic race cars is currently up for sale – the Ford Focus RS RX with its eye-catching black-and-white livery.
Listed on RaceCarsForYou, this particular 2016 Ford Focus RS RX was made famous in Block’s Gymkhana 9: Raw Industrial Playground. It’s one of just three examples of Focus four-door Rallycross race cars built by the folks at M-Sport, and is arguably the most recognizable machine out of Block’s stable.
The Ford Focus RS RX is wrapped in a striped livery reminiscent of the striped “dazzle camo” that decorated warships and confused enemy mariners in World War I, designed by Felipe Pantone. Of course, it also features a massive Monster logo, and Block’s stylized No. 43 on the doors alongside the Ford Performance logo and Hoonigan branding.
Under that flashy livery, the 2016 Ford Focus RS RX harnesses a 2000cc inline four-cylinder engine, designed and built by M-Sport and Ford Performance. Power is relayed via its Sadev six-speed sequential transmisson, Sadev rear differential, and Sadev differential release unit. It also boasts a seam-welded and reinforced chassis, a homologated FIA-spec roll cage, underbody protection, and a custom body design. It rolls on a set of 17×8-inch wheels and FIA homologated rallycross tires, and a Reiger suspension handles the terrain.
Inside, Block’s Focus features Recaro seats and an M-Sport multifunction steering wheel. Cosworth engine management and data logging keep the powerhouse in check. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the seller for pricing, which isn’t listed online, meaning it likely costs a pretty penny.
The 2016 Ford Focus RX RS isn’t the only piece of Block memorabilia to surface for sale this year. His 1990 Ford Mustang crossed the digital auction block in October, while another buyer took home the front bumper cover off one of his Ford Fiesta race cars.
H/T: The Autopian
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