Ford Racing Puma Mk1
A wide-bodied, Tickford-tuned masterpiece of front-wheel-drive handling.
- Power
- 153 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 7.9 s
- Top speed
- 126 mph
- Est. value
- $15k–$32k
About the Ford Racing Puma Mk1
The Ford Racing Puma (FRP) was a limited-run evolution of the standard Puma, developed by Ford's specialist team at Boreham and hand-finished by Tickford in Daventry. It features a significantly widened track, flared aluminium front and steel rear arches, and a Yamaha-developed 1.7-litre engine tuned with new camshafts and a Janspeed exhaust. While its high launch price of £22,750 led to slow initial sales, it is now revered for its telepathic steering and a chassis often cited as one of the best front-wheel-drive setups ever produced. All 500 units were finished in metallic Imperial Blue with blue Alcantara Sparco bucket seats.
Ford Racing Puma Mk1 specs
The Ford Racing Puma Mk1 produces 153 bhp (114 kW) and 162 Nm (119 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h).
| Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | Racing Puma |
| Generation | Mk1 |
| Trim | 1.7 |
| Years | 1999–2001 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | About 500 built |
| Engine | 1.7-litre 16V Zetec-SE inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,679 cc (1.7 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 153 bhp (114 kW) at 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 Nm (119 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,174 kg (2,588 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 130 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Ford Racing Puma Mk1 worth?
A typical Ford Racing Puma Mk1 is estimated to be worth $15,000 – $32,000 (about £11,000 – £24,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Ford Racing Puma Mk1 rarity in CarSpot
The Ford Racing Puma Mk1 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Ford Racing Puma Mk1 fun facts
- Ford originally planned to build 1,000 units, but the run was halved to 500 after Ford Germany cancelled their allocation.
- The front brakes were developed by Alcon and feature four-piston calipers capable of generating over 1.1g of braking force.
- Every Racing Puma has its unique production number engraved directly onto the specially designed inlet manifold.
