Anyone else frustrated with Ford over the next GT500?
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.07 mpg?
$78 vs $0 (no vent)
I made up the $78, but the point was cost savings
What else could Ford have done in either car that was punted due to cost?
A real special 5.0/5.2 (or even stroker) for Bullit? these vents in CF to complete the CFTP cars? real Manley rods for Voodoo and Predator? (Who here would pass on a $1000 Track pack which includes forged rods?)
-J
Aren't the rods in the Voodoo pretty damn strong for an OEM engine?$78 vs $0 (no vent)
I made up the $78, but the point was cost savings
What else could Ford have done in either car that was punted due to cost?
A real special 5.0/5.2 (or even stroker) for Bullit? these vents in CF to complete the CFTP cars? real Manley rods for Voodoo and Predator? (Who here would pass on a $1000 Track pack which includes forged rods?)
-J
This is the first high end Mustang that I absolutely do not care about.
It has taken far too long to reach the market and seems to be given unobtainium status. There is no excuse for the delay. A supercharged, cross plane 5.2 with a manual transmission could have delivered 2 years ago, the DCT released after more R&D time if that was the hold up.
I have no doubt the 2020 Vette will be on the road first, and there will more of them on the road.
The GT500 will end up in climate controlled garages of guys that still worship Shelby.
Well, spoiler alert.... Nobody under the age of 40 really knows or cares who Shelby was.
It has taken far too long to reach the market and seems to be given unobtainium status. There is no excuse for the delay. A supercharged, cross plane 5.2 with a manual transmission could have delivered 2 years ago, the DCT released after more R&D time if that was the hold up.
I have no doubt the 2020 Vette will be on the road first, and there will more of them on the road.
The GT500 will end up in climate controlled garages of guys that still worship Shelby.
Well, spoiler alert.... Nobody under the age of 40 really knows or cares who Shelby was.
there is a movie coming out that should help the younger folk remember.
Tell us how ya really feel. While I agree Ford took too long and there sweet ass time on this. Seems the Bronco will be delayed now too. I’m under 40 and I know and care who Shelby was. There will be a movie soon too that looks pretty good.
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There is a movie, true. However those most impressionable by Hollywood sure aren't in position to be buying brand new GT500s... People under 25 are lucky to afford a New Edge V6 these days
Ford should offer the option of painted fender vents.
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
LOL What? I am under 40, and have owned a couple Shelby's and a 2020 will be included in a couple months. FYI - the first ones should be hitting roads I think in November, not sure when the C8 is landing? Of course, there will be more C8s lmao, it's going to be a much more produced vehicle.
P.S - My garage is not climate controlled either haha.
Did you buy the vehicles because of the 'Shelby' name or because they were the top performing Mustang available?? If it was just a Mustang Cobra would you have bought something else instead??
It's been 13 years since they brought the name back. Time to put that shit back on mothballs. Modern performance cars have no business being named after a senior citizen, 6 feet under.
Shelby put a big motor in a stripped down car and went racing. Not at all relatable to the bloated cruiser Ford is about to release. Race cars don't have 200+ extra pounds of creature comforts.
pwrshft: Personally, I disagree and JFTR, without that "senior citizen," we wouldn't be here talking about this vehicle.
May he rest in peace and thank you Mr. Shelby for bringing the original to us.
The '67-'70 Shelby GT500's were Boulevard pimp's at best. They looked good and were fairly quick in a straight line but that's where it ended. The 2020 GT500 is in an entirely different performance category. No comparison.
I actually cant wait to see that movie..looks good
When I wan't to know whats is or was once cool in the automotive industry I look to the under 40 crowd for answers...
At 23 I bought my first Shelby GT500. I bought it because of the nostalgic reasons as well as the performance. I am on Shelby number two now at age 32. 2013 GT500. I bought it for the same reasons as well as alot of other reasons. Last of an era IMO.
Under 40 crowd here. The GT500 is cool but I don’t know why I just have a ho hum feeling about it.
the Supra is a fail
the hellcat varients whole long in the tooth for platform are keeping fun spirited muscle car feel alive with big power, fair cost, fun to drive street cars that are backed by action packed advertising.
the new vet is actually exciting for people in a way I’ve never seen in my age bracket and younger.
it’s a weird time in the auto industry for performance. For example myself I can’t decide if I want another all out fun powerful American car, a moderately powerful but plush Benz or bmw type car or just say screw it and buy a Tesla and save gobs of money on the gas I spend commuting a far drive in a truck lol.
All that said, I look forward to seeing the GT500 in the flesh but it doesn’t stir me to lust for one like previous iterations have.
Looking like some YouTube vids are showing a few decent passes. Easy low 11’s at Vegas, probably mid to high 10’s at some sweet spot tracks
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