Ford GT new motot rumor?

[eichisama]

I understand that - at least for manual transmissions. Has Ford ever outsourced an automatic before (in recent memory)?

 

[Fourcam330]

I understand that - at least for manual transmissions. Has Ford ever outsourced an automatic before (in recent memory)?

I don't believe so. Ford/GM are working on a new auto together, but that's not a total outsource.
Even if Ford were to stick an existing T56 into the new L, it would require recertification testing which again, isn't cheap.

 

[Fourcam330]

I hope SVT develops the 3.5L Duratec for it instead.

That would also be nice. :beer:

 

[Fourcam330]

Ah - so it would seem that might be the primary reason for the Lightning's delay - if Ford has $$$ problems, the last thing they'd want to do is design all-new powertrain components. Or would a new auto tranny be less expensive to develop than a new motor?

Tranny is less expensive than a new motor. Whatever powers the next gen L is going to have 500lb/ft+ of TQ simply because it has to.