Ford Focus----340-hp, 397 lb-ft

karl_1052 · 08-22-2009, 04:33 PM

Not AWD, according to Top Gear. FWD only

Homeslice · 08-22-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Not AWD, according to Top Gear. FWD only

Wow.........no thank you then.

Scot · 08-26-2009, 08:33 PM

my Ford Focus (ok Mazda) put down 307/378ftlbs at the wheel. It's FWD only. It's front wheel spin only I should say.

I wonder if their dyno is wheel, hub, or flywheel.

Dave · 08-26-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scot

my Ford Focus (ok Mazda) put down 307/378ftlbs at the wheel. It's FWD only. It's front wheel spin only I should say.

I wonder if their dyno is wheel, hub, or flywheel.

very different engine T5 iirc

Scot · 08-26-2009, 10:43 PM

engine different, output similar, platform same.

result = useless lower gears.

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08-26-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	my Ford Focus (ok Mazda) put down 307/378ftlbs at the wheel. It's FWD only. It's front wheel spin only I should say. I wonder if their dyno is wheel, hub, or flywheel.

08-26-2009, 10:43 PM	#5
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	engine different, output similar, platform same. result = useless lower gears.