Press releases
Ford press releases
Ford Motor Company's own announcements about the ZX2, reproduced in full. They're the primary source for the launch date, first-year sales, the ZX2 Fusion concept and the S/R's debut.
| Date | Release | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 1998 | Ford ZX2 Sports Sizzling Sales in First Year | 60,000+ first-year sales, buyers, price cuts, the “Built to Last” ad |
| November 1998 | Concept Cars Debut at 1998 SEMA Show (PDF) | The 230-hp supercharged ZX2 Fusion concept |
| March 26, 1999 | Ford Races First Entry Into New Performance Market | The ZX2 S/R’s debut at SEMA’s International Auto Salon |
| March 31, 2000 | ‘TOONER’ Focus Geared for Ultimate Street Performance | Ford’s 2000 SEMA car, and the S/R as “a successful niche vehicle” |
We haven’t found Ford releases for the January 1997 Detroit show debut, the model-year changes, the 2000 name change or the end of production. If you have one, post it in the forum.
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