Originally Posted by
DanW@FastFord
As has been said before, they will sell every single one without a problem. They don't need to build a huge power 4x4 to compete with Mitsi/Scoob.
Ford know that those who want a big power RS will be able to get them to that power relatively easily, but for the general public 280bhp is ample.
Give the car a chance and let's see how good it actually is, rather than just guessing!
Why not???
The current focus ST, competes against the Astra Vxr, Civic Type R, Golf GTI, Seat Lean Cupra R, Megane R225 and others in the hot hatch class. It competes very well and from EVO mags stats its at the top of the table for 0-60 and 0-100mph due to the engine but the handling is a bit soft compaired to others
So what does this compete against??
Golf R32? BMW 130i? the bus? walking?
Its widely known that with a decent intercooler, exhaust, induction kit and remap a focus ST will make 280bhp or more. so is this just fords own effort at it?
Or has ford shat out of taking the fight to two of the best drivers cars on the market and really put itself back in the limelight as a maker of decent drivers cars for people who want a bit more than a flash badge and posing value.
Waste of time really, the old focus RS is good, but from owners on here in the wet its a handfull at standard bhp, so adding 68 more bhp is not going to help things.