Impreza Cosworth on Top Gear!
06 February 2011, 09:00 PM
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My neighbour has the RS Focus (not the 500) Ford has had it more than he has. Diff replaced, overheating even the aerial decided to come off at high speed. They do look a nice car tho.
And we all no about the STI
And we all no about the STI
06 February 2011, 09:24 PM
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Price is the problem 50k !! if it was a luxury car that got the Cosworth treatment then people would say yes.
Also I thin the car is too small, the Serria Cos was a success as it was a a big enough car, the CS400 is too small. Perhaps Subaru should have done the Cosworth upgrade on one of their larger cars where these is more of a market for spanking quick monsters ?
Also I thin the car is too small, the Serria Cos was a success as it was a a big enough car, the CS400 is too small. Perhaps Subaru should have done the Cosworth upgrade on one of their larger cars where these is more of a market for spanking quick monsters ?
06 February 2011, 09:32 PM
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Price is the problem 50k !! if it was a luxury car that got the Cosworth treatment then people would say yes.
Also I thin the car is too small, the Serria Cos was a success as it was a a big enough car, the CS400 is too small. Perhaps Subaru should have done the Cosworth upgrade on one of their larger cars where these is more of a market for spanking quick monsters ?
Also I thin the car is too small, the Serria Cos was a success as it was a a big enough car, the CS400 is too small. Perhaps Subaru should have done the Cosworth upgrade on one of their larger cars where these is more of a market for spanking quick monsters ?
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06 February 2011, 09:40 PM
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clarkson was complaining about turbo lag in the impreza. You wouldn drive it like that youd change down a gear or two - dont think he did the same test in the ford.
06 February 2011, 09:42 PM
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Basically its badly set up, you should have power there.
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06 February 2011, 09:44 PM
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You only told me this a couple of days ago. Laggy just like you said it would be lol. Seems they chose the totally wrong turbo. 
To compare my 08 hatch with a enginetuner makeover is hitting over 1.5bar of boost at 60mph in 5th. And with just a smidge over 450bhp would see off that fancy volvo aswell.
To compare my 08 hatch with a enginetuner makeover is hitting over 1.5bar of boost at 60mph in 5th. And with just a smidge over 450bhp would see off that fancy volvo aswell.
06 February 2011, 09:47 PM
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The Volvo looked awesome.
The Impreza did fairly well round the TG track IMO. 1.27, just slower than a 911 GT3, not bad for a practical hatch on a damp track.
Although can't really take anything away from the Ford. 1.30 for a FWD car is also very impressive.
At £50K the Impreza is well out of my reach and does seem a little expensive when compared to the Focus that has similar levels of performance but even at £35K the Focus is well out of my reach so does it really matter what they cost??
The Impreza did fairly well round the TG track IMO. 1.27, just slower than a 911 GT3, not bad for a practical hatch on a damp track.
Although can't really take anything away from the Ford. 1.30 for a FWD car is also very impressive.
At £50K the Impreza is well out of my reach and does seem a little expensive when compared to the Focus that has similar levels of performance but even at £35K the Focus is well out of my reach so does it really matter what they cost??
06 February 2011, 09:49 PM
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You only told me this a couple of days ago. Laggy just like you said it would be lol. Seems they chose the totally wrong turbo.
To compare my 08 hatch with a enginetuner makeover is hitting over 1.5bar of boost at 60mph in 5th. And with just a smidge over 450bhp would see off that fancy volvo aswell.
To compare my 08 hatch with a enginetuner makeover is hitting over 1.5bar of boost at 60mph in 5th. And with just a smidge over 450bhp would see off that fancy volvo aswell.
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06 February 2011, 09:49 PM
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The Cosworth Sti looks weak and stupid and for 50k you would have to be stupid to buy it. I would certainly have the Focus and money in the bank. Shame Litchfield has never had any exposure on Top Gear though T25 was tested on Fifth gear by Plato.
06 February 2011, 10:07 PM
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06 February 2011, 10:12 PM
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06 February 2011, 10:14 PM
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Always this one but get it "fast"
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2477192.htm
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06 February 2011, 10:16 PM
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Like people want to spend that much on those
Always this one but get it "fast"
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2477192.htm
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Always this one but get it "fast"
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2477192.htm
Tony
No thanks!
06 February 2011, 10:17 PM
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the volvo is what the rs should have been when they trialed four wheel drive then dicided they didn't need it! i like the volvo sorry ford rs but im like blackpool rock cut me open and you'll find SUBARU right threw!!!!!!! lol
06 February 2011, 10:27 PM
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But I imagine the fact they would have to give a warranty like that to such a highly tuned car is one of the reasons its not going into production.
06 February 2011, 10:31 PM
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Well, just give it a few months, then all the Hatches will start coming out of the warranty period. Then we can start giving the chaps the car they always wanted. 450 bhp, sharp as a razor and sounding fanbloodytastic.
06 February 2011, 10:33 PM
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but like anything performance, its a cliche market with limits 
Tony