I've actually been a member at the big Focus board for some time now. The buzz word around now is the SVT. However, I think there are more than a few skeptics out there.
Honestly, I think everyone was a little dissapointed when the specs. were released. In Europe, the "RS" version of the Focus has 230HP!! turbocharged Zetec and a top speed of 151MPH. Having only 170HP makes it seem like a dissapointment by comparison.
In addition, the SVT has no LSD and weighs 200lbs. more than the standard ZX3. Some people ran the car's numbers through car test and came up with a 15.8 second 1/4 mile. Not too impressive if you ask me. There are N/A ZX3's on the board that would already kill the SVT. Heck, the fastest bolt-on upgraded ZX3 is running in the 14.7 range, with about 140HP at the wheels....and that included NO internal motorwork.
What's more, Ford had to shift redline WAAAAY up to 7400RPM to get this added power. In essence, they turned it into a Honda motor....VVT on the intake, super high redline, and peak power that hits late. Heck the Se-r has a confirmed 35 ft./lb. torque advantage over the SVT!!
When the Se-r hits the road, the SVT Focus will be just another car. The Se-r will be faster overall and a better daily driver thanks to all that extra torque. Now, the real trick will be if Nissan can price the Sentra the same as the SVT. If they do that, the SVT will really be in trouble.
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