Focus RS
#51
EvoM Guru
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Didn't mean to suggest that it was in the same class and not sure if it even matters for discussion on price. My point is that its hard to imagine that Ford would charge substantially more for a Focus RS than a Mustang GT that has all their latest technology with the exception of an AWD drivetrain. Sure the drivetrain is worth something, but an Ecoboost Mustang with features comparable to the GT is $8K less, so figure there is savings in the 2.3L Ecoboost motor that can be spent on drivetrain. I think that if they are going to be competitive with the AWD sports car market, they are going to have to come in at $35-38K MSRP. Or as I suggested before, the only way they would get away with $45-50K is if it was a total beast that was 600 whp ready.
#53
EvoM Community Team Leader
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Didn't mean to suggest that it was in the same class and not sure if it even matters for discussion on price. My point is that its hard to imagine that Ford would charge substantially more for a Focus RS than a Mustang GT that has all their latest technology with the exception of an AWD drivetrain. Sure the drivetrain is worth something, but an Ecoboost Mustang with features comparable to the GT is $8K less, so figure there is savings in the 2.3L Ecoboost motor that can be spent on drivetrain. I think that if they are going to be competitive with the AWD sports car market, they are going to have to come in at $35-38K MSRP. Or as I suggested before, the only way they would get away with $45-50K is if it was a total beast that was 600 whp ready.
i know that i, personally, would buy a Focus RS loooooooooooooong before a Mustang. i'd pay more for it, too. and i love mustangs.
#55
Evolved Member
That's a good point. I'm just wondering if they'll use some "But it's a super awesome edition" excuse to mark up the price.
#60
Evolving Member
As for non-production, nobody cares about something you can't buy, they can only dream.