New Ford Focus RS Shots - Page 3

Gatecrasher · July 5th, 2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fbc

Australian V8 Supercars
DTM

For racing - RWD > FWD. The only reason some championships are dominated by FWD cars is due to the regulations, not any inherent racing benefits offered by the layout.

I'll grant you the V8s, but DTM is barely comparable to the standard of touring cars. Still I don't see what the problem with FWD is.

fbc · July 5th, 2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

I'll grant you the V8s, but DTM is barely comparable to the standard of touring cars. Still I don't see what the problem with FWD is.

FWD isn't a problem - it's just that RWD is a better layout for handling & grip (generally speaking - RWD can still be ballsed up). The only reasons FWD is the dominate layout today are cost & packaging - FWD is cheaper to build & allows more interior room.

Your point about touring cars is irrelevant - the only reason FWD cars dominate certain series is because the regulations lead to it. Kinda like saying women always dominate women's swimming events, so therefore women are better at swimming.

Gatecrasher · July 5th, 2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fbc

FWD isn't a problem - it's just that RWD is a better layout for handling & grip (generally speaking - RWD can still be ballsed up). The only reasons FWD is the dominate layout today are cost & packaging - FWD is cheaper to build & allows more interior room.

Your point about touring cars is irrelevant - the only reason FWD cars dominate certain series is because the regulations lead to it. Kinda like saying women always dominate women's swimming events, so therefore women are better at swimming.

Thats not true, many touring car leagues feature RWD and AWD cars.

Polly · July 5th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Yeah, nice.

Evo VI/IX/X please.

argatoga · July 5th, 2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Still I don't see what the problem with FWD is.

Torque steer.

Ottobon · July 5th, 2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by -Cpt. J.-

Rally cars usually have one exhaust pipe.
Every car on the road has dual exhaust now days. Why? It isn't cool looking anymore it's generic, boring and weird when you know the car has a 1.4l engine. It's a fashion that doesn't belong on sports cars.

Personally I think it's fucking ugly and I much prefer a single exhaust pipe. It looks different and un-planned... I dunno but I just HATE!! small cars with small engines that have dual exhaust.

Hell yeah! Duel exhaust doesn't even help unless you have a engine with very uneven firing intervals, and the i4 configuration is about completely 100% even firing, which is also why its so easy to make a i4 sound boring and obnoxious. Plus the only good duel exhaust system for a small car would have very small pipes, and because of people being insecure about their penis sizes that will never happen.

The_Finn · July 5th, 2008, 08:17 PM

400nm through the front wheels thats a great plan... i wonder if it will have some sort of boost limiting like the mazdaspeed3. Either way lack of AWD makes me care less and less about this car also living in the states where we probably won't even get it.

vikiradTG2007 · July 5th, 2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ottobon

Hell yeah! Duel exhaust doesn't even help unless you have a engine with very uneven firing intervals, and the i4 configuration is about completely 100% even firing, which is also why its so easy to make a i4 sound boring and obnoxious. Plus the only good duel exhaust system for a small car would have very small pipes, and because of people being insecure about their penis sizes that will never happen.

Who was talking about an inline-4? The RS will have an upgraded version of the powerplant from the ST, and that one is an inline-5.

Karoug · July 5th, 2008, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Thats not true, many touring car leagues feature RWD and AWD cars.

Yes, But the BMW's in the WTCC for example are forced to carry more weight than the FWD cars...

TopGearDog · July 5th, 2008, 10:53 PM

They have decided to release it in one other color then the lime green and this is it.

Wizegui · July 5th, 2008, 11:52 PM

/\ Pink FTW! Nice car too. I only wish it came with an AWD system, but then that probably would have added too much weight and complexity.

fbc · July 6th, 2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

Thats not true, many touring car leagues feature RWD and AWD cars.

The series may feature them, but they'll be hobbled (extra weight etc) to ensure close racing, so the RWD layout isn't allowed to show it's natural advantage and dominate.

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Originally Posted by Karoug

Yes, But the BMW's in the WTCC for example are forced to carry more weight than the FWD cars...

Exactly.

Gatecrasher · July 6th, 2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by argatoga

Torque steer.

Torque steer is a minor problem that is easily dealt with by the driver modifying his line/setup. FF cars are competitive and with the right setup they can motivate around a track just as good as an FR, barring the heavier classes of GT racing.

fbc · July 6th, 2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

FF cars are competitive and with the right setup they can motivate around a track just as good as an FR, barring the heavier classes of GT racing.

All things being equal - i.e power & weight, both cars correctly set-up - a RWD car will be faster around a circuit than a FWD car.

Orange1984 · July 9th, 2008, 10:10 PM

Here you go, some specs and new pictures?

Price
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Production
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Engine
2.5 liter inline-5

Weight
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Aspiration
turbocharger

Torque
302 lb-ft

HP
296 hp

HP/Weight
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HP/Liter
118.4 hp per liter

1/4 mile
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0-62 mph
under 6 seconds

Top Speed
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the Interceptor · August 8th, 2008, 08:12 AM

Just found this on the Top gear website: http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/16/1.html

An interesting read, gives a bit of insight on how they want to manage putting 300 bhp on the ground through the front wheels. Sounds all great and I do believe them, but nevertheless, even the most sophisticated suspension and limited slip diff won't increase the traction off the (straight) line. As there's no problem in breaking said traction even with a 200 bhp car, the grip will be limited in this RS. It might do great in corners and have no torque steer, but the limit of traction is a limit you can't overcome by clever techniques.

NooDle · August 8th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Actually, i'd really prefer the pink one to the puke green one!
And I actually like the bodykit and stuff, it makes the car look loads better than a standard Focus.

And that 2.5 engine from Volvo

July 5th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#47
The_Finn Joined: Feb 7th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Worcestersheshershire MA Age: 27 Posts: 2,212 Car: 1988 Mazda 323 GTX / 1997 Saab 900s Rep Power: 25	400nm through the front wheels thats a great plan... i wonder if it will have some sort of boost limiting like the mazdaspeed3. Either way lack of AWD makes me care less and less about this car also living in the states where we probably won't even get it. __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 mazda 323 GTX: The ~~poor~~ rich mans evo... “Auto racing, bull fighting, and mountain climbing are the only real sports ... all others are games.” ~Ernest Hemingway~ Basically i go accurately and on special lines

July 5th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#50
TopGearDog Joined: Feb 20th, 2007 Last Online: 06:23 PM Location: Iceland Posts: 316 Rep Power: 10	They have decided to release it in one other color then the lime green and this is it. __________________

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Wizegui Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 07:28 PM Location: Richmond, BC Age: 17 Posts: 1,350 Car: 93 Toyota Tercel LFS Status: Rep Power: 17	/\ Pink FTW! Nice car too. I only wish it came with an AWD system, but then that probably would have added too much weight and complexity. __________________

July 9th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#55
Orange1984 Joined: May 21st, 2006 Last Online: September 1st, 2008 Posts: 197 Rep Power: 10	Here you go, some specs and new pictures? Price -- Production -- Engine 2.5 liter inline-5 Weight -- Aspiration turbocharger Torque 302 lb-ft HP 296 hp HP/Weight -- HP/Liter 118.4 hp per liter 1/4 mile -- 0-62 mph under 6 seconds Top Speed -- __________________ Desktop: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3GHz, 1TB Hard Drive, 4GB DDR2 Ram, Geforce 8800GT 512MB, LG 20 inch Flat Screen

August 8th, 2008, 08:12 AM	#56
the Interceptor Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 06:24 AM Location: Germany Posts: 1,587 Car: BMW E36 323i superleggera Rep Power: 38	Just found this on the Top gear website: http://www.topgear.com/content/featu...ries/16/1.html An interesting read, gives a bit of insight on how they want to manage putting 300 bhp on the ground through the front wheels. Sounds all great and I do believe them, but nevertheless, even the most sophisticated suspension and limited slip diff won't increase the traction off the (straight) line. As there's no problem in breaking said traction even with a 200 bhp car, the grip will be limited in this RS. It might do great in corners and have no torque steer, but the limit of traction is a limit you can't overcome by clever techniques. Last edited by the Interceptor; August 10th, 2008 at 01:02 PM.

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Polly Joined: Dec 9th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 999 Rep Power: 29	Yeah, nice. Evo VI/IX/X please.

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NooDle Joined: Jul 20th, 2005 Last Online: 02:20 PM Location: Belgium Age: 26 Posts: 1,618 Car: 2004 Opel Astra 2.2DTI Rep Power: 26	Actually, i'd really prefer the pink one to the puke green one! And I actually like the bodykit and stuff, it makes the car look loads better than a standard Focus. And that 2.5 engine from Volvo

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