@Rogers1977 i think the british (europian) idea of what a car should be is a lot different to the US. our manufacturers are impeded by very harsh safety and emmissions regulations, and competionion from the german manufacturers (Audi Merc BMW) drives a very high standard of dynamics and build quality. every so often the Engineers normally working on how to make cars safe and efficient are told to turn their family run-around into a missile. the Focus RS is probably the best example of this.
@hartattack940 Yeah, so that they make it cheaper, slower, heavier and as common as dog shit, just like the evo and impreza, yeah, build em for america... great idea
@dilawer321 well its better than nothing! the only other way i could get it is to have one shiped over seas. witch would cost more than the cars worth...
Pretty much every time i watch Chris Harris' reviews i like it more, we need more serious and passionate car reviews... I love Top Gear, but it seems that today all of the shows go comedy, not serious journalism, even Fifth Gear... GO CHRIS! :D
agree I think that Top Gear is a bit boring, and its not about the cars anymore, and I think Clarkson is full of shit and the worst part is how all the fanboys hail him as the god of a all motoring journalist. he's not hes just a guy that like fast cars, is not a real racer like Chris is.
@2007TypeR Yeah, possibly... But Top Gear like season 8-12 it was unbeatable, I think... Now it's gettin' past silly.... Chris is great, and if Top Gear doesn't get a bit "back to formula" he beats 'em hands down :)
@LP640ROADSTERdk I agree completely. However you will find that most of the people that watch top gear don't really car about cars. Then you get the annoying people who see an episode and they think they know everything about the 'new' (most likely to have been out 12-18 months by the time its on top gear) ferrari or whatever. but i wont get into that.
Chris Harris is a great motoring journalist. He does a lot of work for EVO magazine, which is a great read. also they post clips on evo.co.uk
@LP640ROADSTERdk yeah i still watch it too. its a great show, just not a great insight into the cars anymore. i guess combining the comedy with the nerdy stuff i like to see aswell would clash a bit
The States will not be getting the RS. Jost Capito has already confirmed this. He said it would be to expensive for Ford to homologate the car for the US Market.
Nope, Jost Capito of Fords Team RS has already denied any existence of the RS being in the US. The RS that was spotted in Michigan belonged to Jost Capito as he is working in Detroit with Ford for some american Ford Projects.
What a great review that was. Chris Harris' experience and passion is fantastic, and what a great set of cars.
meady200 1 year ago
great car, just imagine how much better this would be if it wasn't front wheel drive..
nickL7389 1 year ago
Why do the British get cooler cars than the US?!
Rogers1977 1 year ago
@Rogers1977 i think the british (europian) idea of what a car should be is a lot different to the US. our manufacturers are impeded by very harsh safety and emmissions regulations, and competionion from the german manufacturers (Audi Merc BMW) drives a very high standard of dynamics and build quality. every so often the Engineers normally working on how to make cars safe and efficient are told to turn their family run-around into a missile. the Focus RS is probably the best example of this.
DumpValvesAndDnB 1 year ago
I OWN ONE BOUGHT IT IN TASMANIA BLUE IN COLOR . YES IT DOES HAVE 300HP BUT 420 NM NOT 320... THE BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED .
wog008 1 year ago
@wog008 He didn't say 320 NM, He said 324ftlb which is Foot Pounds and is different from Newton Meters.
pardeepbhachu 6 months ago
if i want entertainment i watch top gear.
if i want solid knowledge i watch this.
ikra 1 year ago 3
Can't believe myself, I've one!
This car is ferocious, powerful acceleration with a sound OMG!!!
It was worse waiting two months to get it...
myRSisfantastic 1 year ago
ford needs to bring those rs'es over to the states! :D
hartattack940 1 year ago 2
This would be an awesome Speed3 fighter
asb81689 1 year ago
@hartattack940 Yeah, so that they make it cheaper, slower, heavier and as common as dog shit, just like the evo and impreza, yeah, build em for america... great idea
dilawer321 1 year ago
@dilawer321 well its better than nothing! the only other way i could get it is to have one shiped over seas. witch would cost more than the cars worth...
hartattack940 1 year ago
I WHANT ON !! Pleasae Santa Clause, get me one.
OnTheLimits 2 years ago
sounds like the group B quattro S1
5 cylinders ?
ledgendsrus 2 years ago 2
Pretty much every time i watch Chris Harris' reviews i like it more, we need more serious and passionate car reviews... I love Top Gear, but it seems that today all of the shows go comedy, not serious journalism, even Fifth Gear... GO CHRIS! :D
LP640ROADSTERdk 2 years ago 63
+1
I watched his veyron review and absolutely hated him.
Then discovered my car side and loved his reviews.
dan90x 2 years ago
agree I think that Top Gear is a bit boring, and its not about the cars anymore, and I think Clarkson is full of shit and the worst part is how all the fanboys hail him as the god of a all motoring journalist. he's not hes just a guy that like fast cars, is not a real racer like Chris is.
seroyer2 2 years ago 3
At last someone who shares my views! It's 99% comedy 1% cars now.. darn shame
RobinRhysJones16 2 years ago
@LP640ROADSTERdk Chris Harris for top gear if you ask me. he's better than any of those clowns.
2007TypeR 1 year ago
@2007TypeR Yeah, possibly... But Top Gear like season 8-12 it was unbeatable, I think... Now it's gettin' past silly.... Chris is great, and if Top Gear doesn't get a bit "back to formula" he beats 'em hands down :)
LP640ROADSTERdk 1 year ago
@LP640ROADSTERdk I agree completely. However you will find that most of the people that watch top gear don't really car about cars. Then you get the annoying people who see an episode and they think they know everything about the 'new' (most likely to have been out 12-18 months by the time its on top gear) ferrari or whatever. but i wont get into that.
Chris Harris is a great motoring journalist. He does a lot of work for EVO magazine, which is a great read. also they post clips on evo.co.uk
DumpValvesAndDnB 1 year ago
@DumpValvesAndDnB Yeah, I saw it, it's good. But yeah on the Top Gear-thing you're right. I still like it, but season 1-10 was best.
LP640ROADSTERdk 1 year ago
@LP640ROADSTERdk yeah i still watch it too. its a great show, just not a great insight into the cars anymore. i guess combining the comedy with the nerdy stuff i like to see aswell would clash a bit
DumpValvesAndDnB 1 year ago
Buy it in mexico, if there are any left....
jmcc54 2 years ago
Chris is the shit
merricksmile 2 years ago 7
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who is this fkn dweeb??????????
dewsroberts 2 years ago
Great review. Nice one Chris!
fusion01wp 2 years ago 6
Why isn't this car in the United States? I'm at a loss for words. They could really mix it up with the Cobalt SS, Mazdaspeed 3, the WRX, and the Evo.
ricepaddy69 2 years ago 3
ive emailed ford dealerships telling them id buy one today,,,,,,,
thesixshot 2 years ago
The States will not be getting the RS. Jost Capito has already confirmed this. He said it would be to expensive for Ford to homologate the car for the US Market.
syxxsyxxsyxx 2 years ago 3
ive heard that it will be in the states in 2010,,,
thesixshot 2 years ago
Nope, Jost Capito of Fords Team RS has already denied any existence of the RS being in the US. The RS that was spotted in Michigan belonged to Jost Capito as he is working in Detroit with Ford for some american Ford Projects.
syxxsyxxsyxx 2 years ago
becuase wed have to get shit versions so u guys could get them through your saftey and emissions regulations!
musliminshallah 2 years ago
you gotta appreciate a car company with the balls to put 300hp through the front tires.
this in that last gen. rs blue would be sickkkk.
nmac121 2 years ago 21
Wrong, 305hp not 300hp ;) just kidding
XanDer026 2 years ago 5
Fantastic car, we only get 20 to Denmark, It would be hard to get one even if i had the money.
But why does the driver sit in the car, like my mother in law? it he put he´s tongue out, I think he can tutch the steering wheel.
benz2763 2 years ago
That's how real drivers sit. In control, in reach of the wheel and safe. Try watching the WRC for example. Upright and in control.
Good enough for rally drivers, good enough for me.
deminashotgun 2 years ago 7
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i'll take an sti 330s
steflotti105 2 years ago
How did you manage to snatch the .flv from their site? It used to be stored in /resource/ but now they've moved them.
ahpadt 2 years ago
yes its a ford... 3 times wrc champion ..
kostaskp 2 years ago
BRING IT TO CANADA!!!!!
What about the evo????
funkmasteryellow 3 years ago
It has a manual gearbox what would be the point of bringing it to Canada
janipewter 2 years ago
Canadians have Manual cars aswell mate :)
syxxsyxxsyxx 2 years ago 4
ya llego la bestia
stpoder 3 years ago
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but its a ford
Rountree82 3 years ago
WOW that RS is a very good ford but
we dont have them in US or Canada
lol but STI lost to focus LOL
GTRnev8820 3 years ago