ATI 500hp Focus
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ATI 500hp Focus
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=01412980
The link above is to the story from Autoweek. Apparently some company called ATI has stuffed in a tuned version of the SVT Cobra's engine into a Focus SVT to put out 500hp. Pretty cool if you ask me. I'm surprised it fits, which makes me ask why can't Honda put larger engines into its cars. I know there were problems with putting anything larger than a 2.0L in the current and previous gen Civics. Also, can someone explain how this FWD car can handle so much horsepower and torque? I keep reading how FWD can't handle more than 300 or so hp w/o major problems.
The link above is to the story from Autoweek. Apparently some company called ATI has stuffed in a tuned version of the SVT Cobra's engine into a Focus SVT to put out 500hp. Pretty cool if you ask me. I'm surprised it fits, which makes me ask why can't Honda put larger engines into its cars. I know there were problems with putting anything larger than a 2.0L in the current and previous gen Civics. Also, can someone explain how this FWD car can handle so much horsepower and torque? I keep reading how FWD can't handle more than 300 or so hp w/o major problems.
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Originally posted by asianautica
It's not FWD... It's a RWD Focus with the Cobra's Engine and 6-speed transmission.
It's not FWD... It's a RWD Focus with the Cobra's Engine and 6-speed transmission.
damn you!
:wtc:missed it by 2 seconds
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I think the FWD limit is around 300HP / 300 ft-tq of TQ to be drivable like you said. I mean people are already complain the Maxima has crazy TQ steer and it only has 260ft-lb of TQ. You can only mask it for so long with good suspension geometry but the fundamental of the FWD setup still shows up.