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29-11-2005, 07:43 AM
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Watched yesterdays episode of Top Gear, and Clarkson drove the turbo focus around their track.t
To my surprise, he raved about it, being better than the Astra turbo and Golf GTi ! He said it had heaps of front end grip, which was easy to see, as the rear tyres were lifting off the ground everytime he threw it into a hard turn. Said there was heaps of torque from the little Volvo powerplant, and it looks S#it hot IMO !!!! If i was in the market for a small car, this would be it ! 
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29-11-2005, 08:11 AM
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Would look good in black - what are the stats...?
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1966 Ford Mustang coupe. 347 stroker, PA reverse manual C4, TCE high stall converter, B&M Pro Ratchet, Edelbrock alum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, MSD ignition, Holley Street HP 750 CFM carb, gilmer drive, wrapped Hooker Super Comp Headers, dual 3" straight through exhaust, Bilstein shocks, custom springs, full poly suspension, American Racing rims, Open Tracker roller spring saddles and shelby drop. Still to go - Holley Sniper EFI with integrated fuel cell. |
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29-11-2005, 08:25 AM
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29-11-2005, 08:29 AM
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very nice car, could be a good compeditor to the WRX with the 5cyl turbo. if i had the money i would buy one of those babys |
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29-11-2005, 09:08 AM
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 : Nah seriously whats the power output and weight of this little beast?
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1966 Ford Mustang coupe. 347 stroker, PA reverse manual C4, TCE high stall converter, B&M Pro Ratchet, Edelbrock alum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, MSD ignition, Holley Street HP 750 CFM carb, gilmer drive, wrapped Hooker Super Comp Headers, dual 3" straight through exhaust, Bilstein shocks, custom springs, full poly suspension, American Racing rims, Open Tracker roller spring saddles and shelby drop. Still to go - Holley Sniper EFI with integrated fuel cell. |
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29-11-2005, 09:12 AM
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About 160kw, 320Nm, 1300kg
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29-11-2005, 09:39 AM
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2.5L 20 V DOHC
Displacement (cc) 2522 cm3 Bore (mm) 83,0 Stroke (mm) 93,2 Max Power (ISO KW/PS) 165.5 KW (225 PS) At Engine Speed (RPM) 6100 / MIN Max Torque (ISO NM) 320 NM At Engine Speed (RPM) 1600 – 4000 / MIN Basic Kerb (KG) 1317 Acceleration 0 – 100 KM/H (secs) 6.8 0 – 60 mph (secs) 6.5 Max Speed (KPH) 241 Fuel Consumption Urban (ECE L/100 KM) 13.8 Extra Urban (ECE L/100 KM) 6.8 Combined (ECE L/100 KM) 9.3 |
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29-11-2005, 09:40 AM
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thats a fair wack of torque for small car. hope its coming down under
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1966 Ford Mustang coupe. 347 stroker, PA reverse manual C4, TCE high stall converter, B&M Pro Ratchet, Edelbrock alum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, MSD ignition, Holley Street HP 750 CFM carb, gilmer drive, wrapped Hooker Super Comp Headers, dual 3" straight through exhaust, Bilstein shocks, custom springs, full poly suspension, American Racing rims, Open Tracker roller spring saddles and shelby drop. Still to go - Holley Sniper EFI with integrated fuel cell. |
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29-11-2005, 09:44 AM
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Sure is... Q2 2006 should be on sale... rumors of a sub $35k price... but could be up to $40k
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29-11-2005, 09:47 AM
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Some Top Gear Power Lap times to compare...
BMW M3 - 1.31.8 Nissan 350Z - 1.31.8 Mazda RX8 - 1.31.8 BMW 535d - 1.31.8 Ford Focus RS - 1.32.2 Lotus Esprit V8 - 1.32.5 Audi TT V6 - 1.32.7 MG ZT - 1.33 Noble - 1.33.1 Mercedes SL 55 AMG - 1.33.2 Volkswagen Golf R32 - 1.33.2 Cadillac CTS-V - 1.33.3 Holden Monaro - 1.33.9 Ford Focus ST - 1.34.9 Volvo S60R - 1.35.0 Ferrari 575 - 1.35.2 Not a bad effort from the ST |
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29-11-2005, 09:58 AM
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It looks the goods. I'm not much of a fan of small cars but that looks real neat.
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29-11-2005, 10:03 AM
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So which car are we talking about the RS or ST - sorry I know nothing about Focuses.
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1966 Ford Mustang coupe. 347 stroker, PA reverse manual C4, TCE high stall converter, B&M Pro Ratchet, Edelbrock alum heads, Edelbrock intake manifold, MSD ignition, Holley Street HP 750 CFM carb, gilmer drive, wrapped Hooker Super Comp Headers, dual 3" straight through exhaust, Bilstein shocks, custom springs, full poly suspension, American Racing rims, Open Tracker roller spring saddles and shelby drop. Still to go - Holley Sniper EFI with integrated fuel cell. |
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29-11-2005, 10:07 AM
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This is the ST... The RS listed there was the old model.. The ST should be a fair bit quicker on a dry track too!
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29-11-2005, 10:08 AM
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The RS was a limited production run a few years ago. RS is the pinnacle of Fast Fords in the UK/Europe. |
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29-11-2005, 10:40 AM
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Ah that is great news! I've been praying that they are an awesome package, Top Gear usually have some common sense too.
A beautiful piece of machinery. I am aiming to have one as a daily when I finish Uni in two odd years!
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29-11-2005, 11:18 AM
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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29-11-2005, 11:19 AM
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bring it on
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The XR5 here will be 5 door not the 3 door as pictured
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29-11-2005, 01:15 PM
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Damn nice little car. Has anyone got access to the Top Gear clip for this model?
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29-11-2005, 01:20 PM
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Looks pretty slick and my wife is keen on getting one, which is only fair.
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29-11-2005, 01:21 PM
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29-11-2005, 02:35 PM
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i download them from mininova.
The time they got for the ST was actually done in the wet, they reckon it would be quicker than golf in the dry is this similar to the XR5 that was at the SMS ? EDIT: Just read melbzetecs post
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29-11-2005, 02:35 PM
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Exactly the same, cept for the badge
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29-11-2005, 03:18 PM
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They should be fair and retest it too.
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29-11-2005, 03:22 PM
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I drove one a few weeks back. A brilliant car and certainly would buy one if i was after a small/ medium car. It would be between it and the GTI. I would probably get the xr5. Looks better
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29-11-2005, 03:26 PM
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owning V8=having no $$$
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tuff little hatch....might get some serious hp out of these when petrol heads start modifing them
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29-11-2005, 04:05 PM
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What series/episode was it reviewed in?
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29-11-2005, 04:20 PM
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Too late to edit
Better yet, has anyone got the link to the torrent?
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http://www.mininova.org/tor/163915
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29-11-2005, 04:24 PM
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and clarkson drives his Ford GT , sounds awesome
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29-11-2005, 04:24 PM
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http://www.mininova.org/tor/163915 <-- 350MB version
http://www.mininova.org/tor/163799 <-- 700MB Version |
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Ford Focus Turbo on Top Gear
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