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[email protected] · 01-06-2010, 09:27 AM

http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=31706

does the focus RS even come with AWD? maybe he gets a special model that does?

*Kenny McCormick* · 01-06-2010, 06:52 PM

The unibody supports RWD/AWD. There's a bolt-in kit that allows people to stuff a 289/302 in the nose, facing the correct direction, and an 8.8" Mustang rear axle in the back. If you use the 4-lug 8.8 from a fox body Mustang, you can even retain the stock wheels. Talk about a sleeper!

Also, the WRC cars are AWD.

Perhaps it's a sign that Ford is planning a street AWD version in the near future?

[email protected] · 01-06-2010, 11:17 PM

yeah, i've seen videos of focuses with 302's... i want one lol.

i honestly don't know why the productiion focus RS doesn't have awd already.

Nexus6 · 01-07-2010, 12:29 AM

Back in the 90s and early 2000s, Ford used to make Escort Cosworth RS in AWD configuration and turbocharged from the factory in UK.

01-06-2010, 09:27 AM	#1
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 136 Rep: 13	Ken Block now drives Fords http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=31706 does the focus RS even come with AWD? maybe he gets a special model that does?

01-06-2010, 06:52 PM	#2
Kenny McCormick Spah sappin' mah susp! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth...I think Posts: 3,271 Rep: 96	The unibody supports RWD/AWD. There's a bolt-in kit that allows people to stuff a 289/302 in the nose, facing the correct direction, and an 8.8" Mustang rear axle in the back. If you use the 4-lug 8.8 from a fox body Mustang, you can even retain the stock wheels. Talk about a sleeper! Also, the WRC cars are AWD. Perhaps it's a sign that Ford is planning a street AWD version in the near future? __________________ Tired Iron ain't got no time to wear out... My rigs: 1985 Ford F150 \| 4x2 \| 300ci OHV inline six \| 4-speed OD manual \| 310K \| No power brakes \| Running 100% - It hasn't driven this good in 15 years! 1984 Ford F150 \| 4x2 \| 300ci six \| granny four \| 3.55 rear end \| 210K \| Brakes shot. Rear drums are doing most of the work. Not fit to drive due to that. 1997 Ford Explorer XLT \| 4.0L Vulcan V6 \| 5-speed automatic \| shift-on-the-fly 4WD \| 210,000 miles \| Running 95% - Needs brakes on all four corners + bald tires 1989 Ford F150 \| 300cid six...again \| 5-speed \| 4x4 \| 160K \| Needs brakes done as well. Oi!

01-07-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
Nexus6 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 36 Rep: 15	Back in the 90s and early 2000s, Ford used to make Escort Cosworth RS in AWD configuration and turbocharged from the factory in UK. __________________ 2.3L Stroker 4G63 SBR FMIC 24x12x3.5 Garret GT 35R Turbo 459 WHP 411 FT/Tq Best ET = 11.57sec Best Trap = 123mph Needs a new intake manifold Cracked during the last 11sec run Now runs 15.6sec at 88mph blowing black smoke all the way to the end

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01-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#3
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 136 Rep: 13	yeah, i've seen videos of focuses with 302's... i want one lol. i honestly don't know why the productiion focus RS doesn't have awd already.