I would get a RS if it was the same price as the Ecoboost Mustang, but it won't be. If I wanted to spend the money that a GT costs I would have bought a GT. ;)Great releases from Ford lately! Wonder if the RS will hurt ecoboost Mustang sales? If I had to choose I would have to pick the RS over the eco mustang :shrug:
A GT optioned how I'd want it is $44k, Pretty sure I can get a Ford Performance Parts tuned Focus RS for less.I would get a RS if it was the same price as the Ecoboost Mustang, but it won't be. If I wanted to spend the money that a GT costs I would have bought a GT. ;)
A GT optioned how I'd want it is $44k, Pretty sure I can get a Ford Performance Parts tuned Focus RS for less.
I'm expecting about 3,475 lbs and 350 hp stock, probably $36k. This isn't the same motor in the Ecoboost Mustang. Different turbo, cylinder sleeves and free flowing exhaust means the boost is getting turned up.
By the time I'd get done with it from Ford or aftermarket it would be pushing 400-450 at the crank. At that point the GT isn't going to stand a chance.
I love what Ford is going, Focus RS, GT 350, new Raptor, probably a Fiesta RS, they are knocking it out of the park!
A GT optioned how I'd want it is $44k, Pretty sure I can get a Ford Performance Parts tuned Focus RS for less.
I'm expecting about 3,475 lbs and 350 hp stock, probably $36k. This isn't the same motor in the Ecoboost Mustang. Different turbo, cylinder sleeves and free flowing exhaust means the boost is getting turned up.
By the time I'd get done with it from Ford or aftermarket it would be pushing 400-450 at the crank. At that point the GT isn't going to stand a chance.
I love what Ford is going, Focus RS, GT 350, new Raptor, probably a Fiesta RS, they are knocking it out of the park!
Hopefully we will know soon enough.That $44k-optioned Mustang is probably $37-38k sitting on a dealer lot. My local dealer is cutting over $5,000 off MSRP, you won't see those kind of deals on the Focus RS. I'm betting over $40k MSRP with a likely ADM in most areas.
Hopefully we will know soon enough.
The combination of lighter weight and AWD will mean most won't need to turn up the boost that much.
Adding new fuel rails and injectors wouldn't be difficult once the aftermarket gets going. Betting this will get as much of an aftermarket as the STI and Evo in time if Ford does a good job.
That's assuming Ford hasn't upgraded any of these components already in the stock RS.
Fuel rails and injectors won't be the problem. The high pressure fuel pump is likely to be the limiting factor and not so easily replaced.Hopefully we will know soon enough.
The combination of lighter weight and AWD will mean most won't need to turn up the boost that much.
Adding new fuel rails and injectors wouldn't be difficult once the aftermarket gets going. Betting this will get as much of an aftermarket as the STI and Evo in time if Ford does a good job.
That's assuming Ford hasn't upgraded any of these components already in the stock RS.
True I am probably getting ahead of myself but I have wanted an American manufacturer to compete against the Evo and STI for years. Even wrote to Ford about it over 5 years ago and just excited they are actually doing it.Fuel rails and injectors won't be the problem. The high pressure fuel pump is likely to be the limiting factor and not so easily replaced.
I'm hoping the RS does great, it'll help the aftermarket for the Eco Mustang too. But just be prepared for it to be slow. DI introduces a whole new set of headaches.
No problem with being excited for something. I'm excited for it even if I'm not getting one! (maybe someday though)True I am probably getting ahead of myself but I have wanted an American manufacturer to compete against the Evo and STI for years. Even wrote to Ford about it over 5 years ago and just excited they are actually doing it.
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