wes wrote:I just find it funny that a 2.5 turbo only has 240bhp and the mr2s 2.0 turbo isn't that far behind from 15 years ago, it's a disgrace to be honest
its a restricted engine because anymore power and all it would do is understeer like all the rest of front wheel drive cars, the reason why theyve put a 2.5 in is because it its got a bucket load of torque
plus why is it that all the reviews say it is the best front wheel drive on the market
this engine can be be run with double the power and still be reliable
the reason why its so heavy is because of all the safety stuff to make it a ncap 5 star award winner
sorry mate
- that's b0ll0cks!!
- the engine can't be run on double standard figures on standard internals.
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maximum on standard internals is 330/350 bhp.
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when they are mapped they also have to restrict boost in the lower RPM to avoid bent rods which is a notorious problem for T5 engines.
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and also leads to sapping power and poorer off the line starts
- once rolling and traction is found it's a different matter though.
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Ford could have had a really good go with the Focus ST
(more along the lines of the Focus RS) and stuck the 300 bhp 2.5 engine with a KKK turbocharger in from the S60R
- but decided as usual to cut costs and lift the cheaper option T5.
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don't get me wrong
- it's not a bad car/engine
- but you can't really compare them with a true sports car like the MR2 turbo.
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they are definately more of a grand tourer.
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and FWIW the best handling FWD car is the Honda ITR DC2 or DC5.
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