Future of Ford AWD is Here

SRT82ECOBOOST · February 04, 2015, 03:34:32 PM

This could be the system that takes the SHO to a whole new level:
http://wot.motortrend.com/1502_ford_focus_rs_awd_system_to_roll_out_on_future_fords.html
The current system is a big let down with its FWD bias. The ability to send 70% to the rear tires would be a game changer if the SHO sticks around and starts matching the output of the new Raptor 3.5L Ecoboost at 450 HP from the factory.

PokerMunkee · February 04, 2015, 03:59:52 PM

Hopefully, can't wait to see what my next ride is in 4 years!

I don't mind the SHO's AWD system, better than FWD for sure.

DirtDude · February 15, 2015, 11:09:24 PM

I doubt we'll see the 3.5 Eco & upgraded AWD in any car but I'd love to be proven wrong. Now that the Ecoboost has been announced for the Raptor & Ford GT anything with it is going to be a specialty, even in Australia Ford's going to get rid of the 4L L6T which is leagues ahead of it.

The more I see the Focus RS, the more I crave it, I just can't see spending that kind of money without an interior upgrade to go with the performance.

vernonator · February 16, 2015, 08:02:03 AM

Quote from: SRT82ECOBOOST on February 04, 2015, 03:34:32 PM
This could be the system that takes the SHO to a whole new level:
http://wot.motortrend.com/1502_ford_focus_rs_awd_system_to_roll_out_on_future_fords.html
The current system is a big let down with its FWD bias. The ability to send 70% to the rear tires would be a game changer if the SHO sticks around and starts matching the output of the new Raptor 3.5L Ecoboost at 450 HP from the factory.

I certainly hope so - with so many other manufacturers making big powerful sedans I think Ford would be foolish to abandon that market. Its becoming a bit of a status symbol to have a big hot 4dr in your lineup. I would LOVE to see a Lincoln with all the new tech to compete with the Caddy CTS-V....

sunwolf · February 19, 2015, 05:47:13 PM

I love that they are adding RWD. Also I expect the new SHO and MKS to have a 2.7 L with 400HP.

mval · February 19, 2015, 05:57:39 PM

will be interesting to see if ford can make a mainly rwd awd in high powerformance car work. dodge abandoned it awd mainly rwd in the charger r/t this year. only was available in '14. they kept it though for the models below the r/t.

BiGMaC · March 24, 2015, 10:46:51 PM

Quote from: sunwolf on February 19, 2015, 05:47:13 PM
I love that they are adding RWD. Also I expect the new SHO and MKS to have a 2.7 L with 400HP.

Well if they do i'm gonna go Mike's route and have LME rebuild with port and polish.

PokerMunkee · March 24, 2015, 11:00:11 PM

the 2017 Raptor will have 450 or 500HP. Put that sucker in an AWD sedan and let the games begin.

crash712us · March 25, 2015, 07:00:45 AM

I thought ford had said the raptor would be 600hp plus?

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FracaSHO · March 25, 2015, 08:51:15 AM

Quote from: crash712us on March 25, 2015, 07:00:45 AM
I thought ford had said the raptor would be 600hp plus?

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That's the GT. They said the Rapture would have more power than the current 6.2L model.

crash712us · March 25, 2015, 09:01:15 AM

Hmmm. Will have find the video I seen from the Detroit auto show.

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PokerMunkee · March 25, 2015, 09:03:51 AM

Ford is about the only one with no 4 door sedan that makes over 400HP. Hell, even Kia and Hyundai have one!

FoMoCoSHO · March 25, 2015, 12:04:45 PM

Quote from: PokerMunkee on March 25, 2015, 09:03:51 AM
Ford is about the only one with no 4 door sedan that makes over 400HP. Hell, even Kia and Hyundai have one!

That's because they are able to leverage the low TQ peak and do more with less.

Throw your 1/4 numbers into a WHP converter and you will see what I mean

sunwolf · March 25, 2015, 07:41:01 PM

Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on March 25, 2015, 12:04:45 PM
Quote from: PokerMunkee on March 25, 2015, 09:03:51 AM
Ford is about the only one with no 4 door sedan that makes over 400HP. Hell, even Kia and Hyundai have one!
That's because they are able to leverage the low TQ peak and do more with less.

Throw your 1/4 numbers into a WHP converter and you will see what I mean

Stock the SHO isn't nearly as fast as the 400HP RWD options but tuned it destroys all of them. Thats partly why I'm glad I didn't test drive the Chevy SS since I might have bought it based on better stock performance. After reading up about not having a way to turn off traction control on the SS I'm really glad I didn't get it even though I would prefer the RWD.

SHOnUup · March 25, 2015, 09:21:44 PM

Quote from: sunwolf on March 25, 2015, 07:41:01 PM
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on March 25, 2015, 12:04:45 PM
Quote from: PokerMunkee on March 25, 2015, 09:03:51 AM
Ford is about the only one with no 4 door sedan that makes over 400HP. Hell, even Kia and Hyundai have one!
That's because they are able to leverage the low TQ peak and do more with less.

Throw your 1/4 numbers into a WHP converter and you will see what I mean
Stock the SHO isn't nearly as fast as the 400HP RWD options but tuned it destroys all of them. Thats partly why I'm glad I didn't test drive the Chevy SS since I might have bought it based on better stock performance. After reading up about not having a way to turn off traction control on the SS I'm really glad I didn't get it even though I would prefer the RWD.

I enjoyed beating up on a tuned and modded SS at Livernois CAD event. Videos make the 1/2 second difference look alot worse. After 60' it was so over.

Rich