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So is the 2016 Ford RS going to fill the evo's exit of the market?

What's the deal with the car specs in comparison to the evo? What is fords aftermarket tuning support strategy? since the 2.3 eco boost enging is shared with the 2015 mustang, there are companies like map working on upgrade paths already. It will be interesting to see this all play out.

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Time to move to more cylinders. :D

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I think it looks like a sweet contender in that market, with the proposed 330hp it should be able to keep up with the subaru's. It also sounds like Ford has put some thought and technology into that car as well.

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True, i wouldn't mind a gtr... just not in the market $$$ for one at this point.

It looks like it has good creature comfort technology and an interesting driveline.

http://horsepowerkings.com/2016-ford...que-vectoring/

If it was possible to work it up to 500whp I would drive it year round and sell my evo se. Once the se gets more miles and wear & tear, it just broke 60k on it now.

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I'm digging the Focus RS; more than the Speed3 and STI for sure. Cobb and Diablo already have tuning to support the entire EcoBoost lineup so there's no reason both won't jump on the RS as well. I see that MAP has already crossed 500whp on the EcoBoost Mustang with the stock block.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSbO...ature=youtu.be

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I agree, the rs stands out. Nice vid by map too.

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One of my buddies down here is actually planning to trade his '08 X in on a RS once they come out.

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I'm holding out for Mitsu to make a replacement for the 3000GT. (so, in other words, I'll be driving 90s cars for the rest of my life) LOL

It will be interesting to see how the new RS does once it is out there for awhile and people start really tuning it.

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I'm almost in the same boat, i finally stopped driving talons as the dd 4 years ago, so evos will last me another 5-10 years if history plays out again.

There is a preimum to be a pioneer with new platforms.

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Mitsubishi has a long way ahead of them to gain a considerable market share in the U.S. IMO they have struggled with most of the models they offer for a long time, most of which were never that great with looks and with reliability. It wasn't until recently that some of the models they are offering actually look decent.

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SUBARU next choice.... NEVER FORD NO WAY JOSE! Wait i already have a subaru ha GOT EM!

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^wut? you got who?

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...n_Confused.jpg

90% of the time you speak, you confuse people 100% of the time.

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I'm just going to disregard this entire post.

Ford is the biggest mover & shaker when it comes to turbocharged performance engines in 2015.

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Not only that but the entire line up they offer is selling like crazy. They have been changing the game since the gm bail out. To be quite honest IMO they are one of the best brands on the market today.

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Ford didn't take a bail-out actually.

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Yeah i wasn't really clear, I was referencing the time period of when GM did and such. They made the changes necessary to improve and keep going.

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmul...ut-commercial/
Not technically, but they did take plenty of tax payer money in loans for retooling their factories.

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Well at least they did a good job with those loans so, By all means retool!

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I saw a RHD 3000GT on the road in Canada last weekend. The was in rough shape though.

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I'd DD the RS for sure, I like Ford a lot and considering trading in the evo for it. I think the RS, for me anyway, would replace a turbo 4 AWD daily for sure. Just can't get myself to want a boxer engine but still like subbies plenty.

But for 500whp, now a days, I like bigger displacement for new cars like a 5.0 from ford (or the gt350r mmmmmm) or c7 etc. Maybe even new camaro, looks promising. I have come to realize more cylinders typically makes things easier when trying to make power haha.

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Go kiss a shark !

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No u.

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Ford turbo awd is a new concept i feel like in fords history. Calling the eco boost a performance car in and by itself don't quite seem to sit right. Its already been mentioned aftermarket bolt on support is not quite the best ....(yet) which is besides the point. I say yet, because maybe it will take off who knows. Any manufacture's vehicle should be the number one sold brand in its own NATION!

You go to Germany bmw are everywhere. But to say it will blow Subaru or similiar brands with YEARS of proven track and street records out the water performance wise that is quite a lofty statement and i hope ford can back it up.

Also actually working next to the ford dealer ship our sister dealership, and actually working ON THE FORDS getting to drive them day in and day out, hearing first hand complaints and experiences ... not some jaded TV commercial shuns me away a little bit. How many of the people ranting how awesome the car is have actually driven one. Owned and maintained, in addition to modded one. There seem to be multiple issues with not only the turbo's themselves but just regular maintenance seems to be full of complaints. What do i know though. I cant even speak clearly.

Anything with a turbo charger is kind of cool...Evo exits Ford RS comes its place PLEASE... lol

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oh mah gawd! that gt350r is amazing looking

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Ford's sells vehicles across the globe, are they number 1? maybe not but im sure with out looking it up they do quite well. As subaru may be big in rally, Ford has been racing for probably three times as long in many categories of racing.. including rally. I'm not sure anything needs to be mentioned to back it up, the history speaks for itself.

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I thought the argument or discussion was its the best car on the market right now? Or line up i should say?

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Also, the RS isn't new really, been in Europe forever.

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I am saying that I believe that Ford has a great line up of cars and is one of the best brands on the market in my own opinion, because i have driven many of the models from the trucks to suv's and cars and all have been a pretty good experience. Have I owned one personally? No, but would I consider buying one? Yes, in a heartbeat. Actually have been wanting an edge or an explorer for quite some time. I think any manufacturer will have issues - nature of the beast, nobody's perfect.

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The RS has been around in other forms and Subaru has a proven track record of part failures.

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We only have 25k on our ecoboost, but so far not a hiccup. Decently quick, torquey low end kinda like a turbo diesel, and 35mpg on trips to Fargo

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The new Speed 3 is supposedly going to be AWD. And after driving a friend's hatchback 3 with a 6 speed manual and all the goodies along with coilovers, I was blown away at how well it did. It would be my first choice but a focus RS would be quick to follow WELL before Subaru.

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Iam a chevy guy at heart. But I think ford is going to my next choice in cars. They seem to look for new ways in the automotive industry. Like the ecoboost truck. One awesome truck amd it has a v6 that does alot better then the v8s. With that being said I think the focus rs well be a amazing car. They can make good power on stock long block. Iam sure ford will pave the way with the focus rs.

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I want to believe that the rs will be the front runner among its peers and the key to all of this is be the most capabable and robust to handle modifications. The big thing here is I'm not satisified with the factory offering, of any of these cars. The handeling and braking is good but for me overall power and acceleration sucks. I drove a bone stock 10 a couple of years ago and if i didnt know how much even a tune woke them up I would have never even considered it as a possibility for me.

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Yeah but look at the cars you've been driving the past couple years. No car seems the same anymore. My 450whp Evo feels slow compared to the GTR so I cant imagine how you feel in your cars vs stock Evos/etc.

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Alpha have you never heard of the Cosworth Escort or RS200?

Ford has been in WRC since the 70's. I guess that's all a pretty new concept though.

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This is really going to be a sweet car! I hope they jazz up the gauges a bit though.

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I hope they don't offer a dual clutched auto for it. Keep it as a normal auto trans or manual please. THE Ecoboost do great with tunes, F150's,with a programmer haul ass it is silly. I'd like to see a modded 2.7 ecoboost truck, I bet it would haul ass. Not to mention knowing the warranty side from being a Ford service advisor, some upgrades are still covered by warranty. Enjoy!