R32 V's New Focus RS

[Manu_R32]

Ford Focus RS....i dont know why people are so bothered about it.....

[djhorace]

The Fordy boys would say the same about the R32 though

[Peskarik]

Ford Focus RS....i dont know why people are so bothered about it.....

because it will eat your R32 for breakfast 

[jonathonturner]

Ford Focus RS....i dont know why people are so bothered about it.....

because it will eat your R32 for breakfast 

correctamundo...even if you supercharge it...

these ford lads are pretty serious by all accounts...they want to be top of the pile when it comes to homologated rally cars, just like they used to be.

flame suit on, ready for your retorts!!

[djhorace]

To be honest, I would put money on a standard 1992 Escort Cosworth being as quick from A to B as a 2007 R32 and lets be honest - All BS about interior quality and build aside, people buy the R32 for performance, grip and handling. If someone wanted MK5 Golf quality, build and anything else a MK5 Golf offers, they would buy a cooking model 1.6:)

[R32UK]

To be honest, I would put money on a standard 1992 Escort Cosworth being as quick from A to B as a 2007 R32 and lets be honest - All BS about interior quality and build aside, people buy the R32 for performance, grip and handling. If someone wanted MK5 Golf quality, build and anything else a MK5 Golf offers, they would buy a cooking model 1.6:)

Obviously not been in a R32 then. They feel much more solid than a standard golf. Ask anyone who has driven one and they will tell you the same thing. i didnt buy mine just for performance grip and handling.. i bought it for the enjoyment it gives me when i drive it. A 2.5 turbo just doesnt give you that feeling. Yes the Ford will be quicker.. but its not even bult yet, and we are not even sure if its going to be 4wd. Even the power figures are estimates. So lets wait till its gone round the track to see who the really daddy is... or should I say still is?

It still leaves the question.. would you buy one?? I dont think so! And I am quietly confident that many on here would say the same thing. Why pay 25k when you can get a ED30 that will remap to 300bhp anyway?? Its not all about speed...

[Russ.C]

I definately wouldn't buy one, but for people who like their fords, the thought of a 300bhp hot hatch car with 4wd (if thats the reality) that will probably remap to 350bhp+ is an awesome prospect!! I'd be excited!!

[R32UK]

I definately wouldn't buy one, but for people who like their fords, the thought of a 300bhp hot hatch car with 4wd (if thats the reality) that will probably remap to 350bhp+ is an awesome prospect!! I'd be excited!!

I am confident it probably will remap to that... but will the rest of the car hold together?? Tatty focus's are a common sight!
INFACT GIVE ME ONE  OF THESE ANYDAY... http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/12/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-ralliart.html

[Manu_R32]

Ford Focus RS....i dont know why people are so bothered about it.....

because it will eat your R32 for breakfast 

Will also eat your ED30 

[R32UK]

ITS A FORD GOD DAMN IT!! i dont care what people say about how...  much they have improved, and ford being a serious player now. I was in a 07 focus the other day and it just feels nothing like the quality of a golf! Yes its better put together than the old escorts.. but then it bloody should be! This like 10yrs on.. as for the amount of part sharing that goes on at that place!