all i have to say is finaly ford got smart and tapped into the AWD market and the Twin Turbos is going to be awesome.....now will they AWD turbo a Focus?
No plans as of yet... Here in Europe we've got the new Focus RS which is turbo'd but its still only FWD. AWD is extremely popular in Ireland and the UK because of how big rallying is. It was dissapointing to hear how its only FWD but it will still MOVE! The diff design has supposidly more or less eliminated the torque steer that you normally get from high power FWD cars, and its supposed to be extremely fun to drive.
One of my good friends has a 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Type R japanese import putting out between 310-330 AWD hp and its very rapid. I went to a car show on Sunday in which his car was entered and I rode up with him. The whole way back (three hours) we followed a friends new Vauxhaul Astra VXR Nurburgring Edition. (Vauxhaul is owned by GM, and many of the cars they produce are rebadged as Saturn in the US, so the Saturn Astra is the same car) That thing is only FWD but its turbo'd and its damn near as quick as the Subaru! When we'd race, it would pretty much come down to whoever shifted quicker. We had three people in the Subaru and a trunk full of water, cleaning supplies, ramps, etc, and he had 4 people in the Astra, so it was about even. I'd certainly rather have AWD any day but its actually pretty amazing how quick these modern FWD cars are!!
The 2009 Focus RS:
I think that looks HOT!! Expecially for a factory hot hatch! If it was AWD there'd be no question whether I'd rather have that or a new Subaru Impreza!!
One of my buddies was considering getting one of these. If he goes through with it I'll post pics/vids and keep you posted. His dad has a 2009 Ferrari F430 so its certainly a possibility! They've also got an 06 Scooby WRX STi... Personally I think he should just drive it but awh well, suppose the Focus would still be sweeett!
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