A major focus was placed on weight distribution and driver safety. The driver's seat was positioned more centrally to improve balance and provide better protection against side impacts.
The 2020 car featured a more purposeful, aerodynamically efficient design, optimized for the high-speed sections of tracks like Thruxton.
Beneath the hood lay a 2.0-liter turbocharged Mountune-designed EcoBoost engine . In a front-wheel-drive (FWD) touring car, drivability is paramount; the engine was tuned to deliver smooth torque at low speeds to preserve the front tires and minimize wheel spin. The Sim-Racing Connection
For a deep dive into the engineering and build process of the actual car this digital mod is based on, watch this walk-through with Motorbase Performance: Inside Motorbase: 2020 Ford Focus BTCC Motorbase Performance YouTube• Jun 17, 2020