Ford Shogun on Leno's Garage

[QueBert]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XR9SoQU16c

It's a 1989 Festiva with a V6 Taurus SHO motor. Had never heard of this car, and of course Leno has one of the few that was made. Looks pretty crazy I'd love to putt around in one.

 

[Ferzerp]

I've wanted one for years since an '89 Festiva was my first car.

 

[SSSnail]

It was popular in Europe, forgot what the model name was.

 

[Ferzerp]

It was popular in Europe, forgot what the model name was.

They made 7 of them... So... You're thinking of something else.

 

[SSSnail]

They made 7 of them... So... You're thinking of something else.

Probably, I can't even remember the model name of that other one... The one I'm thinking of is based on an Escort, I think. :hmm:

 

[_Rick_]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clio_V6_Renault_Sport

That's the car I lusted after in the early 2000s.

 

[eng2d2]

Dang you!!!! I ended up watching 3 hours of Jay

 

[thesmokingman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XR9SoQU16c

It's a 1989 Festiva with a V6 Taurus SHO motor. Had never heard of this car, and of course Leno has one of the few that was made. Looks pretty crazy I'd love to putt around in one.

I remember those things. Have you seen one of the originators of the class?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyRI2JsojuE

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Probably, I can't even remember the model name of that other one... The one I'm thinking of is based on an Escort, I think. :hmm:

Ford Escort Cosworth? We got something close to this looks wise in the states with a Merkur XR4Ti

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_RS_Cosworth

 

[CZroe]

LOL! This thing looks like a Ford Escort with tacked on fender flares and underpinning.

 

[dawp]

Probably, I can't even remember the model name of that other one... The one I'm thinking of is based on an Escort, I think. :hmm:

you're probably thinking of this

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_5_Turbo


it looks very similar to the shogun

 

[NutBucket]

The Renault looks downright mean from behind. But of course it's nowhere near as fast.

 

[thesmokingman]

The Renault looks downright mean from behind. But of course it's nowhere near as fast.

They're both special cars though the R5 has a tons more heritage.

 

[NutBucket]

Agreed. And the newer Clio with the rear-mounted V6 is pretty cool too.

 

[thesmokingman]

Agreed. And the newer Clio with the rear-mounted V6 is pretty cool too.

This is probably the coolest thing Renault ever made. Imagine picking up the kids at the soccer game in this lol.

https://youtu.be/dGUyIOGVa0M?t=14

 

[angminas]

This is probably the coolest thing Renault ever made. Imagine picking up the kids at the soccer game in this lol.

https://youtu.be/dGUyIOGVa0M?t=14

That's great. The HOA would have a complete meltdown 😀

 

[angminas]

Petrolicious video about the Renault 5 Turbo 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m32xJVFT2xI

 

[Ferzerp]

LOL! This thing looks like a Ford Escort with tacked on fender flares and underpinning.

No... It looks like a Ford Festiva with a wide body kit and an engine in the back seat because it is exactly what it is.

 

[thesmokingman]

That's great. The HOA would have a complete meltdown 😀

Yar. Ignoring the fact that the fluids need to be warmed up and then pumped into the engine just to start the damn thing, it does do 0-125mph in under 7 seconds. 😀