Doesn't Ford have the RevoKnuckle front suspension design? I thought I read that it did wonders for torquey FWD applications like the previous-gen RS. I didn't hear any complaints about that one and it had a ~300 HP turbo I-5.
Ford Focus RS confirmed
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Doesn't Ford have the RevoKnuckle front suspension design? I thought I read that it did wonders for torquey FWD applications like the previous-gen RS. I didn't hear any complaints about that one and it had a ~300 HP turbo I-5.
Regardless, it will still compete with the car in Europe so I'm sure they'll take that into consideration since the RS is a European based car that we happen to be getting.
They do and it's rumored to be carried over with this car as well along with the electronic torque vectoring. All of those components put together should make for a formidable platform.
The R400 will be priced a good bit higher than the RS so be prepared. I would love an auto option on this RS! Id dump the GTI in a sec for one
The power plant in the RS should take nicely to moar powers too...
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With dodge making its wave through the automotive world I wonder if it will stop riding the hellcat wave and throw it's hat into this ring and finally bring the SRT4 back with a dart version. I think that's all that would be needed to complete this segment of cars.
Start him of right....find a E60 M5 with a man pedal and bubble wrap that thing till he is in HS lol
I would get one. I sell Subarus for a living and the fact that they don't offer a hatch back just kills me. I need something fast, fun, has room, can be driven all year round, and 4 doors so I can get the little one in and out out. Gotta be all wheel drive though, if it's not I won't even consider it.
The R400 will be priced a good bit higher than the RS so be prepared. I would love an auto option on this RS! Id dump the GTI in a sec for one
I have a '12 Focus with the auto and it sucks. Waiting on back ordered parts to rebuild it again. It has right at 70k. so I'm glad they extend the warranty cause at this point I keep waiting on the wife to have to call AAA for a tow.
We get the CLA 45 and GLA 45. I think you're talking about the GLA45. It's a 50-60K vehicle dependent upon options.
If they make it in orange I'll pick it up and trade in my 12 focus
Hopefully Ford steps up to the plate and offers AWD. It would make it a direct competitor to the new Golf R, but probably more powerful. With a price that will definitely be below $40k, I don't see anyone cross shopping an RS with an M2, CLA45, RS3, or any other luxury performance hatch. The price difference is way too big.
Wish they'd make it slightly longer as well, it'd be nice to have a tad more room in the cargo area like my WRX had.
The decision to leave out the hatchback makes zero sense to me. Subaru is literally giving up half of their potential sales since the previous gen WRX was spec'd as a hatch 50% of the time. Crazy. I had a '12 hatch and would probably get a new one if they offered it. I test drove a '12 sedan and the trunk space is ridiculously small, not to mention the hump in the middle of it for the rear drivetrain.
Wish they'd make it slightly longer as well, it'd be nice to have a tad more room in the cargo area like my WRX had.
The decision to leave out the hatchback makes zero sense to me. Subaru is literally giving up half of their potential sales since the previous gen WRX was spec'd as a hatch 50% of the time. Crazy. I had a '12 hatch and would probably get a new one if they offered it. I test drove a '12 sedan and the trunk space is ridiculously small, not to mention the hump in the middle of it for the rear drivetrain.
I just hope if they do come out with orange its a darker one.
I really don't like tangerine scream or.whatever it is.
I like the deeper orange of comp... But well...
If its only tangerine then tangerine it is for me.
I really don't like tangerine scream or.whatever it is.
I like the deeper orange of comp... But well...
If its only tangerine then tangerine it is for me.
The R400 will be priced a good bit higher than the RS so be prepared. I would love an auto option on this RS! Id dump the GTI in a sec for one
It will also likely be nicer in every way. More refined. More powerful with a better transmission. It is not like it is going to cost more and you are going to get anything in return. Audi's version of course will be even nicer.
Yup. If they make it FWD, they can keep it. If they price is near $40k they can keep it.
This is just wishful thinking but what if the RS got the magnetic dampers the GT350 is getting!
This news totally s----. Well, sort of. 350hp...AWD... lightweight, 4-door Focus with superior handling?
I'm looking for new plates for my favorite New Edge Cobra. "FOS-SIL".
Damn, kids today.
Love it...&...Hate it. In a good way.
I'm looking for new plates for my favorite New Edge Cobra. "FOS-SIL".
Damn, kids today.
Love it...&...Hate it. In a good way.
i'm curious how quick it'll be on the track. i hope it's significantly faster than the STI... ...which isn't exactly faster than a 2011 V6 with a 114mph governor...
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-2011-feature
BTW, if you guys want some laughs, check out the thread at NASIOC about this very topic...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2110049
...those ****s are actually rationalizing that their $40+k 10+ year old tech car isn't even as quick around a road course as the base level $25-30k V6 mustang
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-2011-feature
BTW, if you guys want some laughs, check out the thread at NASIOC about this very topic...
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2110049
...those ****s are actually rationalizing that their $40+k 10+ year old tech car isn't even as quick around a road course as the base level $25-30k V6 mustang
I am confused.... Why are you comparing a 2011 to a likely 2016 Focus? That's the last generation STi.... The new one is much improved in every way and a much nicer car.
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