Focus RS vs BMW 135i vs EVO FQ300
25-02-2009, 08:06 PM
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Another glowing review of the new RS.
they are all saying exactly what RS enthusiasts want to hear
agressive. fast, good noise. lol
they are all saying exactly what RS enthusiasts want to hear
agressive. fast, good noise. lol
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25-02-2009, 08:19 PM
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25-02-2009, 08:26 PM
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Generally Clarkson likes Ford products, Small feisty hatches, VW Golfs and supercars/super saloons
He didn't slag the ST off a few years back either.
ETA: From that video I'd have the 135 but make it a bit more edgy. LSD, Stiffen it up. But the FRS would be a close 2nd. Mitsi/Impreza's just bore me now.
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25-02-2009, 08:49 PM
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Generally Clarkson likes Ford products, Small feisty hatches, VW Golfs and supercars/super saloons
He didn't slag the ST off a few years back either.
ETA: From that video I'd have the 135 but make it a bit more edgy. LSD, Stiffen it up. But the FRS would be a close 2nd. Mitsi/Impreza's just bore me now.
He didn't slag the ST off a few years back either.
ETA: From that video I'd have the 135 but make it a bit more edgy. LSD, Stiffen it up. But the FRS would be a close 2nd. Mitsi/Impreza's just bore me now.
i must say that BMW sounded amazing compared to the other two....but BMW do know how to make a good engine!,,,saying that,i'd have the RS before the other 2...its the RS thing is in my blood!
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25-02-2009, 10:16 PM
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Performance Max speed 155 miles/h (250 km/h) 0-100 km/h 5.3 seconds 0-160 km/h 11.7 seconds 0-200 km/h 18.8 seconds 0-300 km/h - Quarter mile 13.3s 105.6mph seconds 0-100-0 mph - Engine Power 225 kw (302hp / 306 ps) Torque 407 Nm (300 Lb-Ft) Displacement 3.0 liters Engine type Inline 6, Twin Turbo, 24v Engine location front
25-02-2009, 10:49 PM
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Performance Max speed 155 miles/h (250 km/h) 0-100 km/h 5.3 seconds 0-160 km/h 11.7 seconds 0-200 km/h 18.8 seconds 0-300 km/h - Quarter mile 13.3s 105.6mph seconds 0-100-0 mph - Engine Power 225 kw (302hp / 306 ps) Torque 407 Nm (300 Lb-Ft) Displacement 3.0 liters Engine type Inline 6, Twin Turbo, 24v Engine location front
25-02-2009, 10:51 PM
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from the figures above i would have thought the bmw had more bhp by 2
but whats your point as im lost lolol
26-02-2009, 12:39 AM
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The engine in the 335i and 135i is a belter... IIRC there are tuning packages which unlock 400bhp without too much hassle, cooler change, full exhaust, filter and a custom remap.
Plus, the 135i comes with some tasty looking brakes (6-pots?) as standard and I'm sure I read somewhere that its got a more lively diff in it over the 3-series which allows a bit more sideways action than other new Bimmas.
Cheers,
Grant
Plus, the 135i comes with some tasty looking brakes (6-pots?) as standard and I'm sure I read somewhere that its got a more lively diff in it over the 3-series which allows a bit more sideways action than other new Bimmas.
Cheers,
Grant
26-02-2009, 02:23 PM
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Standard I would take the RS, and probably the same if just talking mild tuning, but if modifying it properly then I would take the 135i, as the chassis can cope with double the power and I dont reckon the Focus will, due to being fairly heavy and FWD, too much intertia for the amount of grip available IMHO
26-02-2009, 02:28 PM
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I want to know why i'm sitting here thinking how i can afford a Focus RS
Wonder what deprection will be like in the first year.....
Though i have said im going to get 335 in a years time
Wonder what deprection will be like in the first year.....
Though i have said im going to get 335 in a years time
26-02-2009, 02:46 PM
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The engine in the 335i and 135i is a belter... IIRC there are tuning packages which unlock 400bhp without too much hassle, cooler change, full exhaust, filter and a custom remap.
Plus, the 135i comes with some tasty looking brakes (6-pots?) as standard and I'm sure I read somewhere that its got a more lively diff in it over the 3-series which allows a bit more sideways action than other new Bimmas.
Cheers,
Grant
Plus, the 135i comes with some tasty looking brakes (6-pots?) as standard and I'm sure I read somewhere that its got a more lively diff in it over the 3-series which allows a bit more sideways action than other new Bimmas.
Cheers,
Grant
My friends with that and exhaust made 424bhp.
26-02-2009, 02:59 PM
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Focus is a mint car and they've done well considering its 2wd, but prices will drop just like the current FRS. Shame really
True RS is followed by the name ''COSWORTH''
True RS is followed by the name ''COSWORTH''
26-02-2009, 02:59 PM
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