Some people I know have just taken a new FRS for a test drive, and report understeer despite the 'clever' chassis mods.
Another point: A guy from Ford PR told me they expect this car to lap the 'Ring faster than the R26.R whilst using road tyres, which are a long way from the R888s the R26.R used. No plastic windows, roll cage or titanium exhaust either.
We had the good fortune to compare and contrast both cars, along with a huge range of fast hatches, at Silverstone a few weeks back. I have to say, I'd rather have the new FRS than an Escort Cosworth.
That doesn't mean they're getting my £25k though. I've got other plans for that.