I want one

 

Nah. Just making a joke that doesn't translate well in print LOL



Agreed.

 

I guess I wasn't realistic...sigh

 

If we are in the realm of custom rally cars, I would prefer an m-sport fiesta. http://www.vehiclepassion.com/2013/0...port-unveiled/

 

You are right, given inflation and time frame of roughly 11 years, $30,000 in 2003 is the same as just over $41500 11 years later (2014). Just some food for thought if people really want to compare pricing. I would guess $38000 would be a start and $42000-44000 would be fully loaded.

 

Well, it looks like it's really coming out and will be revealed Feb 3rd. I was just looking to get an Evo or STI but if the RS has over 350 HP 300+ TQ and gets 30 MPG, I'm on it.

 

always loved these things!

 

You might blow up the drivetrain, but only because they can produce diesel like torque when tuned.

 

Definitely a way undersized turbo. Looks totally out of breathe with that tune. What are they tuning with - Access Port?

 

Here is a link to the official teaser video. Someone noted on Jalopnik that the rear wheel is rotating faster than the pavement at 0:28.

 

it is looking like it will own the segment once it is released

 

lol, only on the internets...

 

While Ford has been reasonably forthcoming about the motor, its quite fascinating that they has been so secretive about whether it will be FWD or AWD. I think it will make or break whether the new RS will become an icon and whether it will ultimately be profitable.

 

I will truly be amazed if it is AWD. Every Focus RS before has been FWD.

 

Road and Track is reporting that it will be AWD. They are a reputable site and I do not think they would have jumped on the awd hype train unless they had some solid info to go on. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...-insider-info/

If it was not going to be AWD, I think Ford would have come out and said so by now. It just doesn't make sense to allow all the awd hype, only to then reveal a fwd disappointment.