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2020+ Shelby GT500 Mustang
Latest Drivetrain and Horsepower Speculation?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 15745069" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>I love the ZL1, the GT350, and the GT500's of recent past. Great hardware in all of them that you can really exploit at a given track. The brakes on all of them have really evolved and are a huge leap from anything the domestics offered in the past. </p><p></p><p>Thanks to my wife's company (Caliperfexion) I've had the opportunity to talk to some really fascinating people involved in the design and manufacture of these high performing braking systems. With respect to the system on the GT350, the one thing that sticks out in my mind is the stiffness Ford engineers achieved with the unique aluminum knuckle, Explorer Police-based hub pieces, SHW rotor, and "bridged" Brembo caliper. All of which translates into superb <em>feel</em> at the pedal.</p><p></p><p>I asked specifically about any measured increase in caliper stiffness by casting in the bridge and Ford engineers assured me it made a difference. When I pointed out that the Camaro still used an open body caliper and mentioned the brake performance of that car I got all smiles - the Ford/Brembo caliper is indeed stiffer. Small differences that when added up make for a great overall system.</p><p></p><p>Juggling pad compounds, rotor styles, caliper mount configurations, achieving optimum bias, not to mention the advanced electronic brake controls we have in place - mind boggling if you happened to have lived and drove when drum brakes were common place. GM will has and will continue to improve their brake systems as will Ford (Chrysler too, the "AMC" of the bunch<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />). If there is a deficiency I have little doubt that it will be corrected. The system on the next track star Mustang is going to be a truly great one. Can't wait!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 15745069, member: 83412"] I love the ZL1, the GT350, and the GT500's of recent past. Great hardware in all of them that you can really exploit at a given track. The brakes on all of them have really evolved and are a huge leap from anything the domestics offered in the past. Thanks to my wife's company (Caliperfexion) I've had the opportunity to talk to some really fascinating people involved in the design and manufacture of these high performing braking systems. With respect to the system on the GT350, the one thing that sticks out in my mind is the stiffness Ford engineers achieved with the unique aluminum knuckle, Explorer Police-based hub pieces, SHW rotor, and "bridged" Brembo caliper. All of which translates into superb [I]feel[/I] at the pedal. I asked specifically about any measured increase in caliper stiffness by casting in the bridge and Ford engineers assured me it made a difference. When I pointed out that the Camaro still used an open body caliper and mentioned the brake performance of that car I got all smiles - the Ford/Brembo caliper is indeed stiffer. Small differences that when added up make for a great overall system. Juggling pad compounds, rotor styles, caliper mount configurations, achieving optimum bias, not to mention the advanced electronic brake controls we have in place - mind boggling if you happened to have lived and drove when drum brakes were common place. GM will has and will continue to improve their brake systems as will Ford (Chrysler too, the "AMC" of the bunch:)). If there is a deficiency I have little doubt that it will be corrected. The system on the next track star Mustang is going to be a truly great one. Can't wait! [/QUOTE]
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