Unfortunately it won't have the EU spec 5 cyl motor

This is the same block that was used in the Mazdaspeed3 I believe.

 

It would be nice to see a two door awd car. You don't see much in the way of two door awd performance cars.The Audi tt is about the only one I can think of.

 

Audi R8, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911's, Lambo's, Audi RS5, Veyron, Porsche 918.

There are lots of 2 door AWD performance cars. They do cost a ton of $ though.

 

BMW 335i X Series 2dr is awd and quick for less 45k

 

Can you get the 335i x in a manual? The other cars aren't even close to being in the same league price or performance wise. I guess I should have specified in the same price range as an evo. You can get a used 911 or maybe a gtr if you shop around for awhile for the money but the others are $$$.

 

Infinity Q60 is AWD 2 door 330hp. AKA G37X coupe.

 

interesting. as long as it's not some haldex or similar, will be pretty dang sweet

 

I hope we get more manual AWD cars lol. All I can think of is WRX, Evo, Skyline R≤34, and a bunch of highly priced Euro cars

It's a shame that all AMG M157 engine cars do not have manual. It's also a shame that nearly all high performance American cars are RWD. I would love it if there are AWD Vipers and AWD Corvettes.

 

I've always thought that American cars always took the "safe" route when it comes to engineering.

If these pushrod V8's are so light compared to our turbo 4 (with all the dressings, intercooler, etc) then why won't they build a performance based AWD car with one?

If the V8 torque is so bad on an AWD car why can Evo's make more torque and not break axles & transmissions every day?

Imagine a turbo 3.5 liter small high-revving V8 at 3500lbs with AWD and a manual transmission with a short wheelbase, short gearing, and an independent suspension meant for corners.... The American GTR Killer.

Won't happen though and I'll continue to buy foreign turbo AWD cars.

 

M235xi would be an option for AWD and 2 doors. Very excited to see this land in the states though.

 

Interesting. i was just saying I can't see selling my car for anything.

 

Looks awesome! I'd definitely drive one!

 

Looks GOOD. The Focus ST is starting to grow on me as well.

 

I don't want any Ford Focus. I want Ford to bring back their pride to compete with GM's new C7.

 

Sold my evo and going to technical school. Anticipating one of these second model year..