The New Focus RS.....
Feb 24th 2009, 4:29 am
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The New Focus RS.....
2.5 Litre, Turbo-Charged, 301bhp, 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds, top speed 163mph!
I want one....
Read more here:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Bus...e_Car_Industry
I want one....
Read more here:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Bus...e_Car_Industry
Feb 24th 2009, 4:37 am
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
2.5 Litre, Turbo-Charged, 301bhp, 0-60mph in 5.9 seconds, top speed 163mph!
I want one....
http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content...4/15228320.jpg
Read more here:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Bus...e_Car_Industry
I want one....
http://news.sky.com/sky-news/content...4/15228320.jpg
Read more here:
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Bus...e_Car_Industry
Looks wicked especially those alloys... Where is the promo shot? Torquay...
Feb 24th 2009, 4:42 am
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
Not very keen on the colour. So Bison, you have a rental car with Diamond Leasing I believe. My OH wants to know if their quote of Dhs1,750 per month for a 1.3L Mitsubishi Lancer sounds fair. She is only just starting her lessons so it may be some time before she can drive, so just an enquiry.
Feb 24th 2009, 4:58 am
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Feb 24th 2009, 5:21 am
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
The Mito is a nice looking car, only 240bhp though and will prbably break down every 5 minutes just for being an Alfa.
The RS is actually 305bhp, I've just read...certainly will be fun being FWD, My Volvo T5-R once tuned was pushing out 350bhp through the front wheels, 430n/m of torque as well made for an interesting drive, the torque steer was ridiculous until a fitted a front strut brace, which helped alot.
More on the RS: http://motoring.sky.com/manufacturer.../Focus_RS.aspx
Lionheart, I pay 1730/month for a 1.6 Lancer with all the toys and an MP3/CD player in. Your price isn't bad but my rates are 2 years old.
The RS is actually 305bhp, I've just read...certainly will be fun being FWD, My Volvo T5-R once tuned was pushing out 350bhp through the front wheels, 430n/m of torque as well made for an interesting drive, the torque steer was ridiculous until a fitted a front strut brace, which helped alot.
More on the RS: http://motoring.sky.com/manufacturer.../Focus_RS.aspx
Lionheart, I pay 1730/month for a 1.6 Lancer with all the toys and an MP3/CD player in. Your price isn't bad but my rates are 2 years old.
Feb 24th 2009, 6:09 am
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
complete chav mobile
Feb 24th 2009, 7:13 am
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
True, but on balance:
Which would make you look like more of a cock?
I'd strongly argue that adding more power to a FWD car tends to make things get a bit silly, car makers need to be very careful. I had a play in a 147 GTA not too long ago, thought the balance due to front end weight and low speed traction problems really let it down (though the engine was fantastic!). However lets see if this combination of a shorter wheelbase, lighter body and engine resolve those problems
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Either way cars are fantastic
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Which would make you look like more of a cock?
I'd strongly argue that adding more power to a FWD car tends to make things get a bit silly, car makers need to be very careful. I had a play in a 147 GTA not too long ago, thought the balance due to front end weight and low speed traction problems really let it down (though the engine was fantastic!). However lets see if this combination of a shorter wheelbase, lighter body and engine resolve those problems
.Either way cars are fantastic
.
Feb 24th 2009, 3:45 pm
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
True, but on balance:
http://espaciocoches.com/wp-content/...junior-011.jpg
Which would make you look like more of a cock?
I'd strongly argue that adding more power to a FWD car tends to make things get a bit silly, car makers need to be very careful. I had a play in a 147 GTA not too long ago, thought the balance due to front end weight and low speed traction problems really let it down (though the engine was fantastic!). However lets see if this combination of a shorter wheelbase, lighter body and engine resolve those problems.
Either way cars are fantastic.
http://espaciocoches.com/wp-content/...junior-011.jpg
Which would make you look like more of a cock?
I'd strongly argue that adding more power to a FWD car tends to make things get a bit silly, car makers need to be very careful. I had a play in a 147 GTA not too long ago, thought the balance due to front end weight and low speed traction problems really let it down (though the engine was fantastic!). However lets see if this combination of a shorter wheelbase, lighter body and engine resolve those problems
.Either way cars are fantastic
.
Feb 24th 2009, 5:12 pm
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
Now what you really want is one of these
Feb 24th 2009, 5:24 pm
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
Abarth...Nuff said...
Only one thing they should have is the engine sound of the Ritmo 130 TC...Loved the sound the 4 carbs made...
Only one thing they should have is the engine sound of the Ritmo 130 TC...Loved the sound the 4 carbs made...
Feb 25th 2009, 9:48 am
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Re: The New Focus RS.....
at the end of the day you're paying £25k for a ford focus...
now the arbarth that's a great car and would have considered it if they hadn't leaked/released this image
now the arbarth that's a great car and would have considered it if they hadn't leaked/released this image
