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Old 02-08-2006, 11:52 PM
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I wouldnt underestimate today's FWD technology too quickly. I was of the same mind but having driven a few late model fwd vehicles with power to boot, you wont find any limits in handling or power as you might think. Its great that hot hatches are back, it has been a good 15 years since the last lot were on the market.
Very True Jamie... good to see Hot "turbo" hatches making a comeback... Although I agree that the newer FWD setups are vastly better than theyre pre-decessors... I dont think you can argue that an AWD system in the same car is not going to be an improvement... I would have thought that given they are using the same motor from the MPS 6 in the MPS 3, surely they could adapt the same AWD setup to fit as well?
In regards to the focus, they are using a Volvo motor? Which is FWD as well? bummer I guess... but at least they are finally making turbo options again!!
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2. A non-turbo corolla has the same number of kw's per litre as
his XR6-turbo. 60kw per litre.
Two things really frig me off.

People that want to big note their own cars constantly. There's always somebody faster / better / less of a wanker (take your pick)
And people that think peak power is everything.

Never mind the massive torque difference and delivery differences between the engines, hp per liter is clearly a good judge of a vehicle ..

Pointing out that kind of pedantic junk is just as bad as the old "V8s rule/suck!" arguments. Save that crap for the Honduh drivers...
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agreed. heh 60kw per litre... but if u only have 2 L, then u've got fuck all power.
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hands up who wouldnt want a Mini Cooper Works Supercharged AWD ?
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well.. If your handing them out Matt...! *raises hand*
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One of my clients just bought one, so I will ask her for a drive and let you know.
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my money is on the wrx being a nicer drivers car.

if you want a good looking car then i think the f430 or gallardo are the picks
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God I hope they bring out a Swift GTi turbo...
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Arnt subaru rumoured to be brinnging out a proper hatch?
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