counterforce661

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

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

wicked white x

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.

import111

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.

REV.olution

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

wicked white x

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 $$$.

import111

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

kyoo

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

Lightsaber

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.

acidtonic

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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.

EvoG8r

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

SmurfZilla

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

enjoiskater7788

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Looks awesome! I'd definitely drive one!

.M.

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

Lightsaber

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

211Ratsbud

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