Ford Jellymoulds Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 You fool... 6.2L Boss or nothing. And on the Panther chassis. Yes put a 6.2 boss in the Ka and build it on the Panther chassis that will keep Crown Thick P71 happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It's just my stupid opinion, but SVT should develop RS versions of Ka, Fiesta and Focus. Use NASCAR money to do it, if necessary. Real-world, see-it-on-the-street high-performance small cars are the best investment in the future market that Ford could make. People like hi-performance, and Ford appears to have a palpable market edge with their RevoKnuckle suspension. Regardless of individual model sales, the RS models add an intangible "street cred". No different than in the 60's, when some schmoe in a 6-cylinder Fairlane sedan would see a 390 2-dr coupe. Makes him feel better about his practical compromise. If Ford got out of NASCAR, Bubba might be upset that the Fusion decal is no longer on the COT, but his 16 year-old son/daughter follow drifting and other ricer-oriented and probably don't care. 4 years from now, they will be car consumers who may be more open to change than Bubba, and finance a used Fiesta. If junior consumers see hot little Fords well-regarded, it could really help with the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconman13 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Maybe a "Ka-Brio" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It's just my stupid opinion, but SVT should develop RS versions of Ka, Fiesta and Focus. Use NASCAR money to do it, if necessary. Real-world, see-it-on-the-street high-performance small cars are the best investment in the future market that Ford could make. People like hi-performance, and Ford appears to have a palpable market edge with their RevoKnuckle suspension. Regardless of individual model sales, the RS models add an intangible "street cred". No different than in the 60's, when some schmoe in a 6-cylinder Fairlane sedan would see a 390 2-dr coupe. Makes him feel better about his practical compromise. If Ford got out of NASCAR, Bubba might be upset that the Fusion decal is no longer on the COT, but his 16 year-old son/daughter follow drifting and other ricer-oriented and probably don't care. 4 years from now, they will be car consumers who may be more open to change than Bubba, and finance a used Fiesta. If junior consumers see hot little Fords well-regarded, it could really help with the future. Nas-KA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nas-KA? Great name for a spec racing series. Stock Ka racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I don't like the thing, very disappointing design. Indeed, it looks like a lesser Fiesta rather than a unique car. I really dislike this kinetic design language, they keep pushing it to new ridiculous extremes and the design integrity is completely lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconman13 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I like it, I think it looks like a roller skate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhm5 Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 From the article: "Though this has not been officially confirmed yet, the KA’s line-up is said to include an ST model equipped with the 500 Abarth’s 1.4-liter turbocharged unit." In Italy in the 80's they had the Uno Turbo and the people drove them on the highways at 200+kph. I never looked when I saw one that was involved in a wreck. Could this Ka be the "new" Uno Turbo MK 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 No, but here's the Abarth version of the FIAT 500. An RS KA would be in the same vein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 When Olbama hits you with global warming taxes his been talking about on his Olbamania tour of Europe the 500 and Ka will be hot stuff Stateside . Mind you they do tell porkie pies. Obama is a tool. And all of the regulations in the world won't make the Fiat 500 attractive. Holy shit that thing is ugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblood Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I liked the old Ka better, and McCain is a real psycho... :boring: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 and McCain is a real psycho... :boring: Never said I liked him either...but at least he probably wouldn't have us all driving microcars by the end of his term. Of course, we would probably have plenty of other problems to worry about instead.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I liked the old Ka better, and McCain is a real psycho... :boring: Most folk that l know owned the old Ka thought they were rubbish, they said they felt to cheap they were to small to live with, full of to much plastic and grumped about how doors used to make a loud ding which sounded like hitting a trash bin with a hammer rather than a solid clunk sound that you get from a VW door everytime to shut a door. They also finished near the bottom of the 2008 JD Power Survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I liked the old Ka better, and McCain is a real psycho... :boring: Not only that, but this country cannot afford another 4 years of Republican thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixt9coug Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Not only that, but this country cannot afford another 4 years of Republican thinking. Obama hates Panters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Obama hates Panters. "Panters"....seen regularly at Tom Jones concerts.....related to the redoubtable "Wedgie" faction common in School faculties...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Not only that, but this country cannot afford another 4 years of Republican thinking. Yeah. Democrat thinking will turn things right around for sure. Both parties are leading us in the wrong direction in a concerted effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Never said I liked him either...but at least he probably wouldn't have us all driving microcars by the end of his term. Of course, we would probably have plenty of other problems to worry about instead.... We could all be driving Army Hummers and wearing desert fatigues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 We could all be driving Army Hummers and wearing desert fatigues. Unlikely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Most folk that l know owned the old Ka thought they were rubbish, they said they felt to cheap they were to small to live with, full of to much plastic and grumped about how doors used to make a loud ding which sounded like hitting a trash bin with a hammer rather than a solid clunk sound that you get from a VW door everytime to shut a door. They also finished near the bottom of the 2008 JD Power Survey. This new one could be a real alternative to the Smart Car here in the U.S. At least it doesn't look like Fisher-Price designed it for a 2 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I rather like it. Yeah. Democrat thinking will turn things right around for sure. Both parties are leading us in the wrong direction in a concerted effort. You're entitled to your opinion but if you say anything positive about Ron Paul I'll be forced to kill you. Just FYI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 This new one could be a real alternative to the Smart Car here in the U.S. At least it doesn't look like Fisher-Price designed it for a 2 year old. starting to see more and more of those damn doorstops....and the drivers all seem to be moulded from the same dies..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I rather like it. You're entitled to your opinion but if you say anything positive about Ron Paul I'll be forced to kill you. Just FYI Ron Paul. This is why the Democrats and Republicans have us bent over. The alternatives being offered to us aren't any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordowner Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) Ron Paul. This is why the Democrats and Republicans have us bent over. The alternatives being offered to us aren't any better. I agree as to the general Democratic and Republican party, as a monolithic force, though i think the Democratic party right now is less bad than the current Republican Party in GA and Congress. But Obama from what i've seen and after reading the book he started his 3rd year in law school , Dreams of my Father, strikes me as an amazing person who offers a once and a lifetime opportunity for this country. Granted the forces are against positive changes, no matter who is trying to do it. But if there is anyone that could I'd put my money in Obama. BTW Dreams of My Father is not a political book, its just an amazing book that offers some degree of enlightenment or awarness to anyone reading it. Oh and I like the KA, would be a great car for intown driving. Though that pic of the alleged future mazda 3 and the Fiesta look better. Edited July 30, 2008 by Fordowner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Ron Paul. This is why the Democrats and Republicans have us bent over. The alternatives being offered to us aren't any better. Ron Jeremy gets my vote, Jesse Ventura as VP....call it REALITY Politics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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