Ford Is Really Gunning For The Young Import Drivers !
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Ford Is Really Gunning For The Young Import Drivers !
Found this interesting article on the net today. Looks like Ford is hell-bent on taking over a lot of the younger import car buyers.
No slackers allowed: Ford looking to protect its turf with latest SVT Focus creation.[/siz]
As Ford was announcing the creation of a new Performance Group, SVT engineers were road-testing their latest creations in Death Valley.
As far as we can tell, no one outside of Ford has any idea exactly what lurks under the hood of this latest Focus from the company’s Special Vehicle Team. And the people inside Ford aren’t exactly talking.
“This is a work in progress to maintain our standing in the performance vehicle niche,” says SVT PR man Alan Hall. “We will guard our turf.”
So whatever they’re cooking up under that monster hood scoop we’re not certain. The current SVT Focus, introduced in April as a three-door, runs a Cosworth-tuned 170-horsepower version of the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that powers everyday Focuses. A five-door SVT Focus joins the showroom later this year.
For what it’s worth, the SVT guys were running their latest work against competitive vehicles like the Volkswagen 337 GTI and the Honda Civic Type-R, as well as the complete stable of SVT products. The 337 GTI boasts a 180-hp 1.8-liter turbo, while the not-for-U.S.-sale Type-R makes 200 hp.
One possible explanation: Maybe Ford has decided to move ahead with the four-wheel-drive 300-hp Focus Cosworth shown in Los Angeles in 1999.
As for the future, Coletti said, “You are seeing this car as our first shot. I can assure you there is already another bullet being loaded.”
No slackers allowed: Ford looking to protect its turf with latest SVT Focus creation.[/siz]
As Ford was announcing the creation of a new Performance Group, SVT engineers were road-testing their latest creations in Death Valley.
As far as we can tell, no one outside of Ford has any idea exactly what lurks under the hood of this latest Focus from the company’s Special Vehicle Team. And the people inside Ford aren’t exactly talking.
“This is a work in progress to maintain our standing in the performance vehicle niche,” says SVT PR man Alan Hall. “We will guard our turf.”
So whatever they’re cooking up under that monster hood scoop we’re not certain. The current SVT Focus, introduced in April as a three-door, runs a Cosworth-tuned 170-horsepower version of the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that powers everyday Focuses. A five-door SVT Focus joins the showroom later this year.
For what it’s worth, the SVT guys were running their latest work against competitive vehicles like the Volkswagen 337 GTI and the Honda Civic Type-R, as well as the complete stable of SVT products. The 337 GTI boasts a 180-hp 1.8-liter turbo, while the not-for-U.S.-sale Type-R makes 200 hp.
One possible explanation: Maybe Ford has decided to move ahead with the four-wheel-drive 300-hp Focus Cosworth shown in Los Angeles in 1999.
As for the future, Coletti said, “You are seeing this car as our first shot. I can assure you there is already another bullet being loaded.”
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Originally posted by "Nates EclipseGST"
I think they need to drop a 5.0 in it, like the Monster Miata's, but then it wouldnt be appealing to the young import drivers, or would it?
I think they need to drop a 5.0 in it, like the Monster Miata's, but then it wouldnt be appealing to the young import drivers, or would it?
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Originally posted by "Project Pat"
Shit it has to have a 5.0 in it. It already has a cowl hood and fake cobra R's. All that is left is 2 chamber flowmasters and a monster tach (ultimate mustang starter kit).
Originally Posted by Nates EclipseGST
I think they need to drop a 5.0 in it, like the Monster Miata's, but then it wouldnt be appealing to the young import drivers, or would it?
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I am banking on it has the FR200 motor in it. Because that motor has a intercooler strapped on top of the motor like the WRX. They would need that extra tall hood to clear the intercooler on the top of the motor if you ask me.
I seriously doubt it is anything other than a 4 cylinder of some sort.
I seriously doubt it is anything other than a 4 cylinder of some sort.
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Originally posted by "slobra281"
Shit it has to have a 5.0 in it. It already has a cowl hood and fake cobra R's. All that is left is 2 chamber flowmasters and a monster tach (ultimate mustang starter kit).
Don't forget about LX tail lights and a saleen wing.
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Originally Posted by Nates EclipseGST
I think they need to drop a 5.0 in it, like the Monster Miata's, but then it wouldnt be appealing to the young import drivers, or would it?
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Originally posted by "FordMan"
I am banking on it has the FR200 motor in it. Because that motor has a intercooler strapped on top of the motor like the WRX. They would need that extra tall hood to clear the intercooler on the top of the motor if you ask me.
I seriously doubt it is anything other than a 4 cylinder of some sort.
I am banking on it has the FR200 motor in it. Because that motor has a intercooler strapped on top of the motor like the WRX. They would need that extra tall hood to clear the intercooler on the top of the motor if you ask me.
I seriously doubt it is anything other than a 4 cylinder of some sort.
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