SVTFocus to return in 06?

zslaton · Apr 5, 2005

I will say it again: THE SVT FOCUS IS NOT COMING BACK! Take my word for it. What you read in the press (i.e. 5 SVT vehicles) vs. reality are two very different things.

SVT4ME · Apr 5, 2005

Okay, so going with you on this, which of Ford's current line-up can be SVT "massaged" and still sell for around $20,000 as hinted at in some of the articles floating around out there? I'm not trying to sound like a desperate hold-out for the return of the SVT Focus, I don't really care if they do or don't release one (I've already got mine [

]) but just wondering if they really are going to produce a lower-cost SVT model, which car that would be... the Fusion?

ouikikazz · Apr 5, 2005

SVT4ME said:
Okay, so going with you on this, which of Ford's current line-up can be SVT "massaged" and still sell for around $20,000 as hinted at in some of the articles floating around out there? I'm not trying to sound like a desperate hold-out for the return of the SVT Focus, I don't really care if they do or don't release one (I've already got mine []) but just wondering if they really are going to produce a lower-cost SVT model, which car that would be... the Fusion?

I read 4 SVT models at once, dont know where people read 5...however the 4 i thought that was to be produced are as follows: SVT Cobra (obviously), SVT Sporttrac (already concepted at NY auto show), SVT Lightning (pretty sure this won't die) and SVT Fusion, unfortunately i cannot recall exactly where but a few sites have hinted at a possible SVT Fusion...i beleive the SVT Fusion is the most concept worthy car next year rather than the Focus, i've heard more about the Fusion being possibly SVT than the Focus (aside from the possible speculations).

The Fusion will have a 2.3L duratec like the focus and i think if i remember correctly a V6 option, now that'll be interesting to see that IF they SVT the Fusion which route they choose, and possibly could they bring it to an AWD model? But I dont want that stupid Speed6 AWD where its very special AWD that senses everything, just give me an AWD that is 50/50 or 40/60 all the time thats it

SVT Focus? Umm IF (BIG IF) they were to produce it, i think 2007 is just a speculated year, i highly doubt it'll come out 07 though as the Cobra and Sporttrac is scheduled for 07 and i cant see Ford/SVT coming out with a FULL lineup of SVTs at once. I think the only way we the people will be happy is if Ford just kills the rumor of a SVT Focus by saying it is dead or by they saying it will be produced with nothing less than a C1 platform, AWD turbo charged

The Focus seems to be following the escorts path except it has a reign at SVT even if its only for 3 years, we can say there was an sVT focus

We know they'll be a ST Focus a RS Focus and almost positively certain I read of a Cosworth Focus, but thats for the European, us silly americans will never get those.

mex · Apr 8, 2005

well I hate to break your heart.The sporttrac replaced the lighting.It now has the lighting power plant and svt emblem.

SVT03 · Apr 8, 2005

the svt sport trac is gonna be gay and not sell well. It's prissy. svt has pissed me off. They are coddling to upper middle class people. I don't see any future svt selling for less than 28k-30k. At least the ones they are talking about. **** Ford, I'm selling out to Dodge! they are the new svt!

SVT4ME · Apr 8, 2005

Uh-huh... the only SRT product I'm aware of that could be considered affordable is the SRT-4. How exactly is SRT the new SVT? The Adrenalin has all the power of the 03-04 Cobra with AWD traction to hook it up. It has two more doors than the old Lightning had, is that what makes it "gay" to you?

ouikikazz · Apr 8, 2005

5 SVTs out at one time only amounts to Cobra, Sport Trac, Lightning, Fusion and something else (i swear if its the five hundred i will puke).

I cant see why they wont bring the Lightning back, the F150 is only the best selling truck...im sorry AUTOmobile in america for only how many years?!?! Also didn't they almost break into the 7 digit number in terms of sales for the year for the F150 ALONE?

I still dunno why they went with the sport trac, the original sport trac does even sell well...i've seen like 3 rolling around, THREE, and i do a lot of driving...thats as many STi's ive seen around here (even though i seen way more than 3 parked, STis that is) I even saw a dealership marketing $99 a month for the sport trac on lease, talk about desperate to get rid of em

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