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awsome id have that over the new scooby . Ford engine this time or anoutha volvo one lol .
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Originally Posted by Mikkel
(Post 7983437)
Looks amazing!
With 300bhp through the front wheels I will expect one of these to hit a tree every other week. Shame AWD and I would have bought one... in fact over the MY08 I may take my chances with the tree. |
The chassis cannot take the rear diff and all the other AWD parts, it would have to be extensively modified, and as ford is absolutely useless at containing costs and sticking to schedules, it would never happen, as it has never happened and will not! :lol1: :lol1:
Mean looking, and I would buy one if it were 4wd but it aint so I wont! :hjtwofing |
Originally Posted by ronburgundy
(Post 7983809)
the car does look the business...but still prefer the MY08 sti in graphite....
300bhp and only a claimed 150mph sub 6second 0-60mph...did i read that right???? not that impressive lmao You forget it has to go through the first few mms of rubber..........then actually grip something etc etc etc........ |
More pics and info here Ford Focus RS - First Look - Sky Motoring
can't see it outselling the Sti unless its cheaper |
"Jost Capito, Ford of Europe’s Director of Performance Vehicles, initially considered a rally-inspired four-wheel drivetrain, but decided it would make the car too heavy and too costly."
Just shows that they dont have a clue.......................they could buy off Subaru! :lol1: |
is that a mustache on the front?
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Wish they bring back the Cosworth.
Those damn Cosworth blocks are still going strong in the old fords. |
Torque steer anyone.
That said I do like it in white. |
300bhp scooby see you at the lights ..........5k launch in 4x4 bye bye rs .
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According to the artical price is expected to be just under 25K.
I think will out sell the STI on looks alone. Nik.
Originally Posted by HOWY
(Post 7984001)
More pics and info here Ford Focus RS - First Look - Sky Motoring
can't see it outselling the Sti unless its cheaper |
Originally Posted by nik52wrx
(Post 7984298)
According to the artical price is expected to be just under 25K.
I think will out sell the STI on looks alone. Nik. |
Originally Posted by GazTheHat
(Post 7983312)
Mean, Mean, Mean!
IMO that's how the new MY08STi should've looked. totally agree with this man!:) |
Could you imagine that with AWD and the scooby burble... I'd sell me old Mum for one :lol1:
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The looks are the only good thing about the car. It will have 280bhp NOT 300bhp. My my03 wrx will still beat it, can't wait to meet one wet or dry and embarass the proud new owner. pmsl
When are ford going to learn that you can't put over 250bhp through the front wheels? And the weight of this thing will be a lard arse too. pmsl |
Originally Posted by martwrxsl
(Post 7984488)
The looks are the only good thing about the car. It will have 280bhp NOT 300bhp. My my03 wrx will still beat it, can't wait to meet one wet or dry and embarass the proud new owner. pmsl
When are ford going to learn that you can't put over 250bhp through the front wheels? And the weight of this thing will be a lard arse too. pmsl Some of the stories that I have from their engineering department in the UK and throughout europe would make you cringe! |
Originally Posted by Janspeed
(Post 7984529)
Again like I said, Ford dont have a clue!
Some of the stories that I have from their engineering department in the UK and throughout europe would make you cringe! Can't wait for all the people who know fuk all about cars like JC of top gear, fifth gear to give it rave reviews because Ford pay them to do it. Remember the past Focus RS with just over 200bhp. Torque steered to death. They will sell loads of these cars because the people who buy them don't have a clue. |
Come on though lads, no matter how much youy knock it for what are very reasonable arguments the fact remains it is blummin gorgeous and looks the part. Once rolling and in a straight line it will be devastating too.
Good posers/traffic light grand prix mobile. |
Defo looks mean but FWD is gonna be it's downfall. I can understand Fords argument about not going AWD due to weight as the ST suffers really badly with the big heavy Volvo engine.
I'm willing to bet a 15 year old Escort Cossie would still beat it :D |
Originally Posted by Mikkel
(Post 7984679)
Come on though lads, no matter how much youy knock it for what are very reasonable arguments the fact remains it is blummin gorgeous and looks the part. Once rolling and in a straight line it will be devastating too.
Good posers/traffic light grand prix mobile. |
Originally Posted by Monkeydile
(Post 7984691)
Defo looks mean but FWD is gonna be it's downfall. I can understand Fords argument about not going AWD due to weight as the ST suffers really badly with the big heavy Volvo engine.
I'm willing to bet a 15 year old Escort Cossie would still beat it :D |
Ford Focus ST 1.34.9, Ford Focus RS 1.32.2 around top gear track. The new one will be interesting I can't wait!
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I wish they'd let, Zen & the Gobstopper round their track see what a real scoob could do, I'm thinking top 10 ???
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Originally Posted by SSCJAY
(Post 7984701)
Yeah, only if it had the same power :lol1:
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Originally Posted by SSCJAY
Yeah, only if it had the same power
Originally Posted by martwrxsl
(Post 7984713)
An escort cosworth would destroy any focus rs, st. Cosworth class , Ford cost saving. Cosworth engines are one of the best in the world!
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Originally Posted by martwrxsl
(Post 7984713)
An escort cosworth would destroy any focus rs, st. Cosworth class , Ford cost saving. Cosworth engines are one of the best in the world!
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One more point in its favour is its likely to have good residuals as do other RS models, something the Subaru will struggle to match.
Nik. |
Lets be honest,its only two wheel drive but with it being newly developed and having 280bhp it should be well good enough for a road car.
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Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
(Post 7983519)
copying the mitsi a bit looks wise though imo
If Ford sticking wider arches and a different grill on there car it makes it similar to the Evo is that a bad thing? I'd have one, and in green. That is of course until Clarkson gives it a new 'ASBO' tag then all the chavs will have them with ASBO badges on the boot like they did with the orange ST. |
Originally Posted by Janspeed
(Post 7984020)
"Jost Capito, Ford of Europe’s Director of Performance Vehicles, initially considered a rally-inspired four-wheel drivetrain, but decided it would make the car too heavy and too costly."
Just shows that they dont have a clue.......................they could buy off Subaru! :lol1: |
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