Some folks on the other forums have pulled shipping weights of 15MYs in transit and they are sub 3600lbsIf it turns out to be 3800 pounds, I think I'll pass.
Some folks on the other forums have pulled shipping weights of 15MYs in transit and they are sub 3600lbsIf it turns out to be 3800 pounds, I think I'll pass.
Some folks on the other forums have pulled shipping weights of 15MYs in transit and they are sub 3600lbs
That part I am not sure about, since I don't know what is considered in shipping weight and there seems to be quite a bit of speculation going on regarding that. Is it the actual weight of the car before it gets put on a hauler? Is it some arbitrary weight used for all cars regardless of trim level?
Info was found on one of these early build cars going to Galpin Ford
http://www.ford-trucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2016-Shelby-GT350-Invoice.jpg
Ballast is added as necessary to bring a race car to its requisite spec weight for competition within class. Just as they are now doing in bringing the car from 3350 to 3400. Don't think the car happens to naturally be 3350 in race trim; that was the original weight specs defined by IMSA which they are now increasing.
What do you suggest the 3512 weight is in the shipping order link above?
Why?I'm looking at dropping about $100k on a GT350.
I'm looking at dropping about $100k on a GT350. Wife says if I get the car, she gets a new kitchen.
Funny - one of the 11 billion dealers I called rung me up today with a follow-up, and she had no idea what the GT350 was, or anything about the program. So I again gave her the 5 minute spiel and she's going to have the sales manager call me Monday when he gets back from vacation.
But I've otherwise pretty much given up for now - at least until these things are on the streets. Dealers are either so clueless about the release or using this car as a personal goldmine that the aggravation isn't worth the outcome. If I don't find the car I want at the price I want by next spring I'll just consider a 'Vette. Or build my own. (the latter more likely). Or get a Tesla Roadster v3.0 :rolling:.
I've yet to see a single "average joe" in this forum get an "R" - anyone that says they have is somehow "connected" (current/former dealer; buys 3 Fords a year; owns this website, etc). But it's great to see their cavalier comments on how easy it is to get one.
It's a great car - but not worth this ridiculousness. At least not for me.