Can't say I've driven the SVT Focus, but I did test drive a Vibe GT over the weekend. Similarly disappointed. 8K rev limits are cool, but what a dog to 6K RPMs. Even after that point, the pull didn't seem too impressive. Granted, there were 3 of us in the car for the test drive, but still...
Just confirmed what a good car the SVT Contours were (are). I'm waiting for the PT Turbo's to come out and give those a look-see. Still, I'm surprised that they are only mid 7's in the 0-60 and upper 15's according to the magazines. Nothing a chip can't fix I'm sure.
Stay tuned.
Jim Harris
98.5 E1
87,800 miles
