Cars that should get "hot" or at least "hotter" versions....
Discussion
After reading though the numerous "What car threads" here, I read someone explaining a Ford Mondeo as "boring", which imo is fair enough, however, my current car is a Focus RSII which is far from boring and I have also driven a fully loaded derv Mondeo which I though was a superb all rounder. It then twigged a thread I started in regards to a Mondeo RS type saloon, heres the photoshop I came up with:
My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
PS. Forget Fuel prices for one minute lol
My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
PS. Forget Fuel prices for one minute lol
Tuvra said:
After reading though the numerous "What car threads" here, I read someone explaining a Ford Mondeo as "boring", which imo is fair enough, however, my current car is a Focus RSII which is far from boring and I have also driven a fully loaded derv Mondeo which I though was a superb all rounder. It then twigged a thread I started in regards to a Mondeo RS type saloon, heres the photoshop I came up with:
My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
PS. Forget Fuel prices for one minute lol
It would be hot in the Bahamas, is that Atlantis in the backgroud ? My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
PS. Forget Fuel prices for one minute lol
Reagrds what car should have a "Hot" version, How about a RS Fiesta.
Skoda keep teasing us with Vrs "plus" concepts but nothing ever makes production.
Its a real shame as the parts they'd need to make this car are all already there within the vag group (260bhp 2.0T from the Golf R/Scirocco/Cupra R, recaros, bigger brakes etc).
I've said it before but I think there's a real niche there that is not yet filled by any manufacturer, ie a Vrs-R estate with 260 bhp, Golf R brakes and recaros @ £25k.
Its a real shame as the parts they'd need to make this car are all already there within the vag group (260bhp 2.0T from the Golf R/Scirocco/Cupra R, recaros, bigger brakes etc).
I've said it before but I think there's a real niche there that is not yet filled by any manufacturer, ie a Vrs-R estate with 260 bhp, Golf R brakes and recaros @ £25k.
king just, instead of the wSome of these type of cars do exist, I don't think they sell well though, e.g. the Insignia VXR, Passat R36 etc.. I guess Ford would look at it and think if a hot large Vauxhall/VW can't sell then why would a hot Mondeo.
Probably worth noting that I'm not aware of VXR/R36 sales figures but I've never seen any on the road.
Probably worth noting that I'm not aware of VXR/R36 sales figures but I've never seen any on the road.
Tuvra said:
After reading though the numerous "What car threads" here, I read someone explaining a Ford Mondeo as "boring", which imo is fair enough, however, my current car is a Focus RSII which is far from boring and I have also driven a fully loaded derv Mondeo which I though was a superb all rounder. It then twigged a thread I started in regards to a Mondeo RS type saloon, heres the photoshop I came up with:
My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
PS. Forget Fuel prices for one minute lol
Long thought that about the Mondeo. Shame really, as that idea looks brilliant. With 4wd and 350+ bhp would've been epic (psssh, dream on My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
PS. Forget Fuel prices for one minute lol
)Tuvra said:
My Question is, what cars do you think deserve a "hotter" or proper "hot" version.
I vote Mazda RX-8, 230bhp is good but it just doesn't seem as quick as it should be.
I mean it has / had a 4wd variant the Fiat group has the engines knocking about , there is a video of a seriously meaty 159 performing outside the Alfa Museum / design studio at Arese and there was pictures and video of something special at the Nurburgring
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMqTsRTiQNc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q4Q5n72iDE&NR=...
Edited by AreseV6 on Thursday 27th January 12:42
Edited by AreseV6 on Thursday 27th January 12:43
Although I think 'painfully slow' is a bit of an exageration, my previous MR2 Mk3 would have benefitted hugely from the 2zz-ge 190bhp engine from the corolla/celica T-sports. It is actaully a popular conversion choice.
I also feel that my current Mk3 MX-5 would be about perfect for me with 200-220bhp. Looking around performance upgrades don't seem to be out there for it, which is odd as I'm sure it's a Ford duratec engine which is sold in 200bhp guise elsewhere.
I also feel that my current Mk3 MX-5 would be about perfect for me with 200-220bhp. Looking around performance upgrades don't seem to be out there for it, which is odd as I'm sure it's a Ford duratec engine which is sold in 200bhp guise elsewhere.
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff