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Old Nov 14, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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<TD colSpan=2><SPAN class=normalTextSmall>I hope this is true...from www.autoweek.com
http://autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?p..._code=09975567

Here’s a little more on that Ford Focus with the giant hood scoop we showed you a while back. Sources tell us the car our spy shooter caught in the desert was “Project Panama,” a turbocharged version of the standard Focus 2.0-liter four.
We’re told the target for the hot Focus is the Dodge SRT-4, which will pack a 215-hp turbo 2.4-liter engine when it arrives early next year.

No specific word from Ford Special Vehicle Team, but we’re assured they’re doing what it takes to keep competitive in the market.
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Old Nov 22, 2002 | 01:50 AM
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Looks kinda nice actually... Any word on the release date?



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Old Nov 25, 2002 | 12:31 PM
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Don't think they set the realease date yet...



Still not going to beat my 350 HP stang... :-)
Old Dec 3, 2002 | 12:56 AM
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My SHO will beat an svt focus. give it a turbo that's makin 215 hp??? i'll still beat one!
Old Dec 22, 2002 | 05:21 AM
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Isn't the euro Focus RS turbocharged? Well at least thats what I've heard. Also heard that it's a rocket that embarrasses the SVT focus, but then I don't really know for sure. I'm sure it will be fun but it can't even come close to rear wheel drive fun or V8 exhilaration.
Old Apr 13, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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focus's suck unless u do the v8 conversion then there pretty nice
Old Apr 13, 2003 | 06:26 PM
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Yeah but the SHO will never look as good as the SVT Focus. (and dont tell me how fast it is again. I know its fast but its still a taurus. One of the ugliest cars ever made!!!) LOL
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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i know we have a taurus but its not the SHO so its pretty slow
Old Apr 17, 2003 | 03:13 AM
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First off this car isnt made for drag racing. Yes you will beat me in a Stang and an SHO drag racing but I guarantee you cant hang with me through the curves. Yes the RS has a 225 hp turbo in it and its still just rumored that the SVT will be turbo in 2004. Kenne Bell is supposedly producing a twin screw for it due out this summer.
Old May 25, 2003 | 03:08 AM
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Why you'd want to do this to a car with what, 9 federally mandated recalls?

Especially a FWD.



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