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02-03-2007, 11:26 AM
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Focus Rookie
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The XR4 is going to be at the Melbourne Motor show!
"....expected to cost about 26,000. The XR4 will be on sale by June........ Ford will also use the show to confirm its plans to bring back the Mondeo..."
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02-03-2007, 12:04 PM
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02-03-2007, 12:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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At last, it's official.
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02-03-2007, 01:14 PM
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Clio 182 CUP!
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Can anyone tell me if you can actually get up close and personal with this XR4 @ MMS?
Just wondering if I should fly down to check it out... given Ford @ SMS in 2004 had it on a turn-stand and I couldn't even get a look inside!
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02-03-2007, 04:53 PM
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lol I found this http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0...-21822,00.html
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02-03-2007, 09:03 PM
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A 2 litre diesel engine in the XR4??
The most powerful 2 l diesel at the moment is the Focus 135PS/320nm version with over 50% more torque than the 150PS/190nm petrol of the XR4 That said, it's iron block against the alloy block petrol. I suspect it could out drag the petrol even though top speed might be less and the handling not quite so nimble. They may have to use a lower powered version to ensure the diesel doesn't outshine the petrol, or maybe they've developed an alloy block version with lower power. I have a petrol ST and drive a 115PS diesel mondeo at work. I was wondering what the mondeo engine would be like in a fiesta - maybe we'll get to see it too. |
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03-03-2007, 03:23 PM
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03-03-2007, 05:08 PM
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LPG > You
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Every time I see how much power it has it makes me want to cry... how is 110kW supposed to compete with the new-gen of hot-hatches making their way out...
Renaultsport Clio 197... 145kW 215Nm Peugeot 207 GTi... 128kW 1.6 Turbo Revised VW Polo GTI... 132kW 235Nm 1.8 Turbo That being said... I'd still buy an XR4. But it would remain stock for about 2 seconds flat....
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03-03-2007, 06:53 PM
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polo GTI cup (180 hp version) isnt comming to australia from what ive heard.
Slightly different engine tune/ wheels and a few other bits and pieces including bumpers and spoiler. Flash tune soon  153kw and 328nm  happy days
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03-03-2007, 08:16 PM
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03-03-2007, 08:41 PM
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Went to the motorshow today.
Got some photos. The XR4 is up on a turn table so you cant get access. I noticed one thing. It's an ST lol seats, steering wheel and door scuffs are still branded as ST. But it has XR4 outside. Steffo with the cars u listed most are turboed and new models to the market the ST/XR4 has been around for awhile. When the new fiesta is released oversea's i dare say it will have similar specs etc. |
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03-03-2007, 09:31 PM
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So, no diesel. ah well. |
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04-03-2007, 06:21 AM
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Hope these help a little
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04-03-2007, 01:52 PM
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Lol not diesel I think who ever did that report mixed up the modeo and xr4. We are going to get a mondeo diesel. XR4 is just the same as ur ST just different badging. Heres the pics I took.      One other thing while over at the Holden stand I found this. They have a couple of xbox's I think with the V8 Supercars game. And just about everyone was driving a Ford Mustang lol. The kid on the left out of shot was driving an open wheeler and I'm sure it was a Formula Ford. 
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04-03-2007, 11:11 PM
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05-03-2007, 12:02 AM
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Yeah I'm thinking they havn't build any in xr4 spec yet. I know mine isn't build yet. It did seem all abit rushed to me as well. I was thinking they would release more info on it like pricing. I almost get the feeling I'll have my car before I even know how much it is lol. No one has noticed on the spec board yet about the leather seats it has (drivers seat only) lol Shouldn't it say front seats only. |
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05-03-2007, 12:05 AM
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Also notice that on the spec board it says "Overseas Model Shown". Now that would be interesting if Australia gets Partial Leather front drivers seat only. Um, cost-cutting?  :
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05-03-2007, 10:00 AM
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as i have said on the EFC club parts. i was dissapointed with the XR4.....completely dissapointed. same with the Falcon anniversary. the rest was awesum......
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