Formula Ford 1800 Zetec Driving Experiences

Developed from 1993 onwards, when Formula Ford championship cars were required to be kitted out with a 1800cc Zetec engine - hence its name - the Formula 1 Ford 1800 Zetec is a single seater we offer that’s as close to a Formula 1 driving experience as you can hope to get.

With a strong but sharp front end design, offering unparalleled views of the track ahead once you hop into the cockpit, it’s a perfect first racing car for F1 fans to get to grips with racing track driving and to learn how to handle and tackle corners and straights with precision.

The power from the Ford 1800’s Zetec engine is an impressive 120 bhp, which helps it score from 0 - 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, whilst you can expect to reach top speeds of 125 mph when you take to the wheel and the track in this car.

Since the Formula 1 Ford 1800 Zetec was able to compete in the British Formula Ford Championships in 1993, a total of eight British drivers have lifted the title - amongst them, now renowned F1 champion Jenson Button, who secured his victory lap in 1998.

At our TrackDays location at the historic Brands Hatch in Kent, they hold the annual Formula Ford festival, an annual meeting for fans and enthusiasts of Ford powered single seater racing cars held at the end of each BFFC season.

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