Ford has unveiled its new look 2008 Focus RS World Rally Car at the Autosport International Show in Birmingham.

Whilst it still retains the previous generation body styling rather than the stunning 2009 facelifted Focus design, fans can still rejoice in the knowledge that beneath the livery lies the foundation of the highly anticipated Ford Focus RS.

The squad will be named the BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team for 2008, with Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala forming the driver line-up.

This is also their first full season in partnership with BP and the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, reflected in the team’s new name and their prominence on the car.

Source: 2008 Ford Focus RS WRC

This dude I know went out and bought a 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8. It is the best and most beautiful car in the world, and it cost him $80,000 for all the modifications he had done. He takes it out for a spin and, while doing so, stops for a red light.
An old man on a moped, both looking about 90 years old, pulls up next to him. The old man looks over the sleek, shiny surface of the car and asks, "What kind of car ya got there, sonny?"

The dude replies "A 2008 Chrysler 300C SRT8. it cost $80,000."

"That's a lotta money!" says the old man, shocked. "Why does it cost so much?"

"Cause this car can do up to 170 miles an hour!" states the cool dude proudly.

The old man asks "Can I take a look inside?"

"Sure" replies the owner.

So the old man pokes his head in the window and looks around. Leaning back on his moped, the old man says "That's a pretty nice car, alright!"

Just then the light changes, so the guy decides to show the old man what his car can do. He floors it, and within 30 seconds the speedometer reads 170.

Suddenly, the guy notices a dot in his rear view mirror. It seems to be getting closer! Suddenly, Whhhoooooooooossssshhhhhh! Something whips by him, going 2, maybe 3 times as fast!

The guy wonders, "What on earth could be going faster than my Chrysler 300C SRT8?" Then, ahead of him, he sees a dot coming toward him. Whooooooooooosh! Goes by again! And it almost looked like the old man on the moped! "Couldn't be," thinks the guy. How could a moped outrun a Chrysler 300C SRT8?

Again, he sees a dot in his rear view mirror!

WhoooooooshhhhhhhhKa-BbbbblaMMMMM! It plows into the back of his car, demolishing the rear end. The guy jumps out and it is the old man! Of course, the moped and the old man are hurt for certain. The guy runs up to the injured old man and asks "You're hurt bad! Is there anything I can do for you?"

The old man replies "Yeah. Unhook my suspenders from your side view mirror!"
Tags: 300C Chrysler 300C Chrysler 300C SRT8

Labels: speed

Source: Very Fast 300C SRT8

It’s “Ask MF Week” here at MotoringFile. We’re clearing out some of the better questions we’ve gotten recently from the queue and bringing them to you every day this week. First up, Mike asks:

I wanted to get your thoughts on something.  I’m torn between a R56 with the JCW suspension and engine kit and a GP.  Obviously the R56 has a back seat along with probably being more civil but I just can’t seem to get my old R53 out of my head with its seductive supercharger whine and the burble from the Remus exhaust I had on it.  From a fun to drive perspective and also a speed perspective which one has the edge?

Great question Mike. In the R56 (dealer installed) JCW kit you have a newer, faster car with arguably more speed, equal cornering ability (w/the highly recommended JCW suspension) and countless refinements that make it hands down a better car in most situations. On the other hand you have the GP, a car with no back seat, half the sound deadening material and a rear wing that might as well be giving passing police the finger.

From a purely fun to drive perspective it’s hard to argue with the 2006 JCW GP. While it’s true an R56 w/the dealer installed JCW Engine Kit and Suspension Kit will perform as good if not better than the GP in almost any circumstance, for those that like the raucous character of the R53, the GP is probably the better choice.

For those who want the sheer speed and handling yet don’t want to be reminded of the “go fast” attitude constantly and (heaven forbid) actually want to spec things like a sunroof, the R56 w/the JCW Engine Kit and Suspension kit is the hands-down choice.

Of course this question could get quite a bit more interesting with the introduction of the factory John Cooper Works car this summer. Look for a full comparison test of these two cars later in 2008 after the new JCW factory car is released.

Written By: Gabe

Source: Ask MF: JCW GP or R56 w/JCW Engine Kit