Mondeo man won't be a big factor in the 2024 general election. Shame
Mondeo man won't be a big factor in the 2024 general election. ShameSometimes, admittedly not so often these days but sometimes, manufacturers do something a bit mad. In 2007 Ford did that when they released the Mondeo 2.5 T Titanium X.
Not literally ‘as used’ here, mind. In the Mondeo T, the motor had a different block and fuelling system and was detuned slightly to 217hp at 5,000rpm and 236lb ft from 1,500rpm to 4,800rpm. Running through a Getrag M66 six-speed manual box, those numbers gave it a 0-62mph time of 7.5 second and a top speed of 152mph. It was tuneable too. A £300 chip and remap would give you 265hp and 295lb ft but you would immediately need to upgrade the clutch as it was marginal to start with.
Road testers liked the Mondeo 2.5 T a lot. The chassis was terrific, with excellent hydraulic steering and suspension that managed to be fluid, compliant and sporty at the same time. It was possible to add electronic dampers through the IVDC option but that really was gilding the lily. Two years before the T was discontinued in 2010, a Titanium X Sport car came out with red-stitched seats, a bodykit, sports suspension and 18-inch wheels which wouldn’t have helped the ride quality.
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