RS200...American?

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Okay so it's made by Ford, a company with roots in the US. I get that. However, it wasn't sold here. Furthermore, it's among the possible opponents in the European Championship in Extreme, but it can't be used for any of those races. Am I the only one bothered by this? It's a fantastic car and the most difficult (re: profitable) races it really stands a chance in are those in the Turbo series in Expert. Only the rally version stands a chance in the American Championship in Extreme.
 
Search is your friend but as an answer:

The European Ford company had designed and released the RS200, as most rally cars and their road going counterpart are, thus is a European car but under an American company. Do you see what I'm saying?
 
EliteDreamer
The European Ford company had designed and released the RS200, as most rally cars and their road going counterpart are, thus is a European car but under an American company. Do you see what I'm saying?
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It was designed by Ghia if I'm not mistaken, and while Ford did release it, they didn't build it either. That was done by Reliant. Yep, the same folks with the Robin 👍
 
It`s like Infinity G20 is classed as american, even though it`s a fricking Nissan Primera, which is Japanese!

Yes, there are both types in the game, but why do I need to buy both cars, when they`re identical apart from the name???

Really `yanks my chain` :(
 
Nismo GTi
It`s like Infinity G20 is classed as american, even though it`s a fricking Nissan Primera, which is Japanese!

Yes, there are both types in the game, but why do I need to buy both cars, when they`re identical apart from the name???

Really `yanks my chain` :(
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Infiniti is actually American I think, they're used to sell some of Nissans Japan exclusives.. Correct?
 
Mac K
Infiniti is actually American I think, they're used to sell some of Nissans Japan exclusives.. Correct?
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Yes, they are Nissans "luxury" wing in the US.
 
Exactly that - Lexus is the only one of the above known in Europe though.
OP, no you're not the only one, the RS200 is about as American as Coleman's Mustard. And as for the classic Mini being German, that's too 🤬 annoying for words. :dunce:
 
Ya, a lot of car companies are like that.

Can't remember the manufacturer right now, but they are Japanese... they designed the car in Europe, build the car in the UK, and it is only sold in Europe. It never even reaches Japanese shores but it's still a 'Japanese' car cause of the badge on the front.
 
EliteDreamer
Search is your friend but as an answer:

The European Ford company had designed and released the RS200, as most rally cars and their road going counterpart are, thus is a European car but under an American company. Do you see what I'm saying?
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Elite is right, but the road going version actually was only built (200 of them plus some spare parts) so that the rally version can compete in the WRC.
 
To me the RS200 is not an american vehicle but you cant say its anything else officially, Vauxhall is technically General Motors but vauxhalls are not considered american.
Its confusing :(
 
Even still, if the AI can use it in the European Championship events, why can't I? I don't much care for the Fucis ST but I guess the same goes for it.

Holy crap...Fucis? Not sure how I managed that. Needless to say, that was supposed to be Fucos.

I mean Fructose.

I mean Ficus.

:lol:
 
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Mac K
The GT40 is technically European as well right?
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Well 100% English - many still see it as the classic American big block muscle car racer.

From Wikipedia

Overseen by Harley Copp, the team of Broadley, Lunn and Wyer began working on the new car at the Lola Factory in Bromley. At the end of 1963 the team moved to Slough, near Heathrow airport. Ford then established Ford Advanced Vehicles Ltd, a new subsidiary under the direction of Wyer, to manage the project.

The first chassis built by Abbey Panels of Coventry was delivered on March 16, 1963. The first "Ford GT" the GT/101 was unveiled in England on April 1 and soon after exhibited in New York.
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When you see placenames like Bromley, Slough. And the chassis built by Abbey panels of Coventry.

Doesn't sound very USA does it??
 
The issue here is that the RS200 is linked to the manufacturer, who has origins in america, which is why it is considered american.

Cars are linked to their manufacturer's country of origin, regardless of the vehicle's designation or creation.
 
Mic_Col
Well 100% English - many still see it as the classic American big block muscle car racer.
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Not 100% English. The engine for instance is a Ford 260cu, 289cu or 302cu block. And GT development was handed over to Carroll Shelby in 1964. And the MkII was even more American. And the MKIV was all American.
 
ddaavviidd82
okay so it's made by ford, a company with roots in the us. I get that. However, it wasn't sold here. Furthermore, it's among the possible opponents in the european championship in extreme, but it can't be used for any of those races. Am i the only one bothered by this? It's a fantastic car and the most difficult (re: Profitable) races it really stands a chance in are those in the turbo series in expert. Only the rally version stands a chance in the american championship in extreme.
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OMG! :banghead: and Ford didn't make the first car nor invent it.
 
machate-man
The issue here is that the RS200 is linked to the manufacturer, who has origins in america, which is why it is considered american.

Cars are linked to their manufacturer's country of origin, regardless of the vehicle's designation or creation.
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Except the Lexus IS200 GT-1 Race Car '04, which is listed as Korean... I recall other Lexuses are listed as American and Japanese too.

Bizarrely I wrote an article about the origins of cars - with the RS200 as one example - only a couple of weeks ago on a small motoring blog.

p0p0ng
OMG! :banghead: and Ford didn't make the first car nor invent it.
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What does any of that have to do with the post you quoted?
 
Mic_Col
Well 100% English - many still see it as the classic American big block muscle car racer.

From Wikipedia



When you see placenames like Bromley, Slough. And the chassis built by Abbey panels of Coventry.

Doesn't sound very USA does it??
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Ford (Nascar) V8, Paid for by an American car company..Built to beat the world for Ford U.S.A..

Kind of sounds a little American..
 
FordMKIVJ5
Not 100% English. The engine for instance is a Ford 260cu, 289cu or 302cu block. And GT development was handed over to Carroll Shelby in 1964. And the MkII was even more American. And the MKIV was all American.
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Yeah you're right I was overstating it as 100% American.

Geez it's like a guy can't grab a snippet from Wikipedia { and not bother reading through the entire Wiki page } and use it to support a biased point of view anymore :grumpy: What's the net coming to. :sly:

playnthru
Ford (Nascar) V8, Paid for by an American car company..Built to beat the world for Ford U.S.A..

Kind of sounds a little American..
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You forgot to mention those great American drivers that piloted the GT40: Dennis Hulme, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon.
 
Mic_Col
You forgot to mention those great American drivers that piloted the GT40: Dennis Hulme, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon.
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What about Ken Miles? I'd say he's considered equally American among the rest.
 
^^^

Yeah, that's right I should have listed him.

But I'm from New Zealand originally, so was motivated to list the 3 x New Zealanders mainly.
 
Famine
Except the Lexus IS200 GT-1 Race Car '04, which is listed as Korean... I recall other Lexuses are listed as American and Japanese too.

Bizarrely I wrote an article about the origins of cars - with the RS200 as one example - only a couple of weeks ago on a small motoring blog.
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Odd exception...the RS200 was limited to WRC type rally, so I guess it would be linked to america regardless. Reffering to the IS200 GT-1 though, I would say that since it was made for a national (Nation being Korea) championship, it's origin would be in Korea.

However, I would also assume that they've made the same mistake with the Ford Australia V8 racecar; labeling it american, despite having Ford "Australia" in the name:crazy:

DDAAVVIIDD82
Shameless plug Famine...shameless shameless shameless.
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What is the reason of this post? Your opinion holds no weight in relevance to the question if the RS200 is American or not.
 

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