Apparantly, we're about to be eclipsed
17 February 2005, 08:32 AM
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Apparantly, we're about to be eclipsed
Originally Posted by Auto Express
Under the bonnet, Ford has fitted Volvo's turbo 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine. Developing 217bhp, the ST promises to eclipse the performance of rivals including Subaru's Impreza WRX and should have the pace to take on the hot hatch elite, led by VW's new Golf GTI. Power is fed to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
Must admit, spec looks good. Usual problem with lots of power through the front wheel no doubt, and that 2.5 can surely be tuned some. If they ever get 'round to a Cossie 4WD we may have to worry. Still a Ford though
Note :- This article is from the AutoExpress magazine, so is probably complete tosh !
17 February 2005, 09:25 AM
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Should be good !
If it will drive and perform as good as the FRS does then this car will be awesome.
Anyone who has driven a FRS will know what I mean (as opposed to those that pay too much attention to Clarkson)
If it will drive and perform as good as the FRS does then this car will be awesome.
Anyone who has driven a FRS will know what I mean (as opposed to those that pay too much attention to Clarkson)
17 February 2005, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by PG
Should be good !
If it will drive and perform as good as the FRS does then this car will be awesome.
Anyone who has driven a FRS will know what I mean (as opposed to those that pay too much attention to Clarkson)
If it will drive and perform as good as the FRS does then this car will be awesome.
Anyone who has driven a FRS will know what I mean (as opposed to those that pay too much attention to Clarkson)
Suffice to say he booted it, I've NEVER in all my driving days seen someone fight a car so much while trying to put the power down - it was comical.
Waited for him to get control of it and just blasted by him!
17 February 2005, 11:34 AM
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My cousin had a FRS and point to point it was as quick as his Tek3'9 MY00 scoob and way qicker than my standard MY97.
Wasnt as happy in the wet but in the dry it was an amazing car.
I am not a Ford fanatic nor am I the type of person that cant see past the buldge on the subaru bonnet
I like cars that perform and boy can the FRS do that !!
Wasnt as happy in the wet but in the dry it was an amazing car.
I am not a Ford fanatic nor am I the type of person that cant see past the buldge on the subaru bonnet
I like cars that perform and boy can the FRS do that !!
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17 February 2005, 04:48 PM
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Came very close to buying a FRS, I think PG has summed them up nicely, great in the dry on a smooth road, not so good in the wet and throw in a bumpy wet road and its definatey not a nice car to drive, or that quick.
Like quite a few cars these day pick the correct weather and road and simply great drives.
The new quick Focus could be interesting !
Like quite a few cars these day pick the correct weather and road and simply great drives.
The new quick Focus could be interesting !
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