Originally posted by svtcarboy:
I'm actually very skeptical of all the claims that the SVT Focus will be just as quick as a Contour and handle as well, but I'm reserving actual judgement until the car comes out.
I am curious as to why you are skeptical? The lb/hp is better for the Focus (though the difference doesn't appear to be huge, it should be a bit faster) and the Focus is much lighter and benefits from superior suspension geometry to the Contour. A stock ZX3 will give a SVT Contour a run for its money on a very tight track (much like a contour will give a Mustang a run on a tight track), and I would suspect the SVT version would be even quicker around the corners.
What do you base your skepticism on?
Personally, I think making the SVT Focus as it is and classing it the way it will be is a direct insult to the SVT name.
Why? The SVT Focus will be a substantial improvement over the regular ZX3 or even the S2 variant. I think SVT will be very proud of the Focus, and it will be huge success. What do you mean by "classing it the way it will be"? The SVT Focus is designed to go toe-to-toe w/ the other warmed over small cars, like the Civic Si, Sentra SE-R, RSX-S, GTI, etc. what's wrong w/ being classed w/ the same cars you are competing with?
And the Contour is NOT a small sporty car.
excuse me, small sporty SEDAN; is that OK?
