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SVTContour
11-14-2002, 03:26 PM
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<TD colSpan=2><SPAN class=normalTextSmall>I hope this is true...from www.autoweek.com
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&amp;cat_code=carnews &amp;loc_code=index&amp;content_code=09975567

Here’s a little more on that Ford Focus with the giant hood scoop we showed you a while back. Sources tell us the car our spy shooter caught in the desert was “Project Panama,” a turbocharged version of the standard Focus 2.0-liter four.
We’re told the target for the hot Focus is the Dodge SRT-4, which will pack a 215-hp turbo 2.4-liter engine when it arrives early next year.

No specific word from Ford Special Vehicle Team, but we’re assured they’re doing what it takes to keep competitive in the market.
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Current:
1998 SVT Contour E1
2001 Honda Superhawk 996 (4 Sale!)
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ropert
11-22-2002, 01:50 AM
Looks kinda nice actually... Any word on the release date?



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ropert
11-25-2002, 12:31 PM
Don't think they set the realease date yet...



Still not going to beat my 350 HP stang... :-)
noslow50
12-03-2002, 12:56 AM
My SHO will beat an svt focus. give it a turbo that's makin 215 hp??? i'll still beat one!
Avio
12-22-2002, 05:21 AM
Isn't the euro Focus RS turbocharged? Well at least thats what I've heard. Also heard that it's a rocket that embarrasses the SVT focus, but then I don't really know for sure. I'm sure it will be fun but it can't even come close to rear wheel drive fun or V8 exhilaration.
timothy281
04-13-2003, 01:52 PM
focus's suck unless u do the v8 conversion then there pretty nice
lloydchristmas
04-13-2003, 06:26 PM
Yeah but the SHO will never look as good as the SVT Focus. (and dont tell me how fast it is again. I know its fast but its still a taurus. One of the ugliest cars ever made!!!) LOL
timothy281
04-14-2003, 07:03 PM
i know we have a taurus but its not the SHO so its pretty slow
oneblacksvt
04-17-2003, 03:13 AM
First off this car isnt made for drag racing. Yes you will beat me in a Stang and an SHO drag racing but I guarantee you cant hang with me through the curves. Yes the RS has a 225 hp turbo in it and its still just rumored that the SVT will be turbo in 2004. Kenne Bell is supposedly producing a twin screw for it due out this summer.
jeep45238
05-25-2003, 03:08 AM
Why you'd want to do this to a car with what, 9 federally mandated recalls?

Especially a FWD.
lloydchristmas
06-15-2003, 01:25 PM
Unsafe is cool