WRX Factory Racer

[Polyal]

How good is this? Good on Subaru for seeing the potential and delivering.

And the cost...awesome. A good way to get people in and keep them with the brand.

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...ti-racer-54486

[lucas2]

Apparently it's not road legal, shame. If it was, they would be getting snapped up very fast

[Vesper Martini]

It will still get snapped up very fast, events like the Targa are getting more popular, this would be perfect.

[Wretched]

Imagine a Focus RS taken to this level (or higher).

[Stefan]

Roll up to the local servo, get bluelip and register it. Old mate at the servo probably won't bay an eylid giving you a bluey on brand spanking subbie

Might be is strife if you crash it I guess..

[Fast Eddie]

It might lure racers back to the racetrack hopefully as the EVO X seems to be the "norm" in todays racing scene. Does anyone remember the early model WRX and Sti's from the 1990's?

[XRMick]

Yeah unusual move by any manufacturer but I suppose makes sense with Subaru's rallying history. What are peoples opinions on the new WRX's looks?

[Polyal]

It makes total sense, with the EVO going its going to be the default amateur rally choice.

Looks are fine, didnt like it at the start but I am a fan of a big winged STi.

[xr6turboford]

Originally Posted by Wretched

Imagine a Focus RS taken to this level (or higher).

Will this do

(Ford Motor Company Press Release)

Unique 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine powering all-new Focus RS certified at 350 horsepower at 6,000 rpm on way to 6,800-rpm redline
Exclusive Focus RS turbo makes peak boost of 23.2 psi, with peak torque certified at 350 lb.-ft. at 3,200 rpm
Innovative Focus RS feature restarts engine for drivers in the event of a stall
The unique EcoBoost® engine in the all-new Focus RS will produce 350 horsepower -- far exceeding original estimates of 315 -- along with 350 lb.-ft. torque.

And yet even with all that torque, the manual-only hot hatch will be especially forgiving in the event a driver stalls the engine, as Focus RS will debut with a trick feature called stall recovery. In other words, there will be no need for drivers to manually restart the engine or move the gear selector to neutral as the innovative technology simply pushes the clutch back in.
“We knew we wanted to put start-stop technology on the RS,” explained Tyrone Johnson, engineering and vehicle manager, Ford Performance Europe. “So we said, ‘What if we went one step further, and controlled for engine stall at launch using the same technology?’ Well, that’s exactly what we did and it’s just as fast as our start-stop technology.”
The monster output the Focus RS engine achieves is due to its all-new low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger with a larger compressor wheel that delivers more airflow and power throughout the rev range. Peak turbocharger boost is 23.2 psi.
Backing up this increased output is a large intercooler to maximize charge density. Air itself is delivered through a low-restriction intake manifold on the front end with a high-performance exhaust. The system includes an electronically controlled valve that optimizes back pressure and exhaust volume level.
Stout, high-tensile cast-iron cylinder liners are used to enhance the robustness of the engine, while a high-performance head gasket brings improved thermal capability.
Additional space created in the front of the car allowed engineers to deploy a larger radiator than what’s used on other Focus models for enhanced cooling.
Despite the engine’s high output of 152 horsepower per liter, RS engineers tuned this EcoBoost to deliver right off idle all the way on up to a free-spinning 6,800 rpm, with an especially chunky midrange power delivery.
Focus RS is the latest car to be unveiled as part of a new golden age of Ford Performance. The plan calls for bringing more than 12 high-performance vehicles to market worldwide through 2020.
Developed by a small team of Ford Performance engineers in Europe and the United States, the third-generation Focus RS follows on the heels of the much-loved models launched in 2002 and 2009. The 2016 Focus RS is the 30th car globally to wear the vaunted RS badge, joining such legendary models as the 1970 Escort RS1600, the 1984 mid-engine RS200 Group B rally car, 1985 Sierra RS Cosworth and 1992 Escort RS Cosworth.
Production of Focus RS with 2.3-liter EcoBoost begins later this year.

[superfly]

Originally Posted by XRMick

Yeah unusual move by any manufacturer but I suppose makes sense with Subaru's rallying history. What are peoples opinions on the new WRX's looks?

This is not the first time Subaru's released a rally only STi for sale. They've done it in the past with the previous models as well.

I don't like the look of the latest WRX/STi, I much prefer the previous model.

[Mowdit]

Nice

Though the roll cage should be standard/included for what it is

Dealer delivery shouldnt be required, after being "modified" it should be shipped straight to the buyer ???

[jimt3te50]

That's awesome, good value too IMO

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by xr6turboford

Will this do

Well, not really, what I was trying to get across is imagining Ford modifying and releasing a Focus RS in a similar vein to what Subaru did with this WRX.
The WRX STI is a natural competitor to the Focus RS, both of which are available (RS soon), but this WRX is taken to another level, track only.
I'd like Ford to see what Ford could do with the RS.

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by Wretched

Well, not really, what I was trying to get across is imagining Ford modifying and releasing a Focus RS in a similar vein to what Subaru did with this WRX.
The WRX STI is a natural competitor to the Focus RS, both of which are available (RS soon), but this WRX is taken to another level, track only.
I'd like Ford to see what Ford could do with the RS.

And all for $38K ready to race with Rollcage etc

[Vesper Martini]

Originally Posted by Bevsta007

And all for $38K ready to race with Rollcage etc

Sorry I see the Roll cage could be an extra cost, so not quite race ready

[FPV+fteT3]

You can race it without the cage thats why its an optional extra e.g., CSCA events no cage, all Targa road DTS classes no cage, hill climb events etc…until you go under 10 seconds the drags require no cage..its horses for courses

[CJR09]

modern day 22B?

[MITCHAY]

Nah nothing will compare to the 22B. That car to this day is still the fastest thing they have made.

If this thing was road legal I'd be pretty tempted. Still a good buy. A lot of people gut STIs to build a car but this thing is ready to go and just add on a bit.