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2020+ Shelby GT500 Mustang
New Spy Shots—’20 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 15884567" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>The problem Ford has created is that they have yet to define a clear vision for the upcoming GT500. Not only is the typical enthusiast left scratching their head but it would appear as if Ford is unsure as well.</p><p></p><p>With a new CEO, Raj gone, and a company that is now moving in a completely different direction than ever before (electrification, hybridization, "autonomy", etc) there has never been more a of a need than now to speak clearly as to the goals Ford set forth when developing the GT500. </p><p></p><p>What is odd is that while Ford tried to distance itself from the Camaro with the GT350 it would appear is if the ZL1/1LE Camaro has reeled it back in. Ford has to be equal or greater than GM's pony car effort. But at what cost? Do they go balls out with a ride even worse than the DSSV equipped monster or can they provide a mag damped car that offers similar performance with a quick comfort selection? Or is Ford's focus a narrow one with an emphasis on going fast in a straight line only with mediocre handling/braking (which I highly doubt)?</p><p></p><p>Nobody is doubting the power we'll see from this car. The greatest unknown lies in the transmission. We have recently seen photos of what some are claiming to be manual transmission cars purported to be powered by the blown 5.2L engine. Are these actually GT350 mules? Are they (GT500) cars that engineers have quietly been working on against the wishes of upper management (I'd assume to be TR6060 variants - can't wait for the plethora of complaints on grinding, etc)? Based on the fact that the Cobra's/GT500's/GT350's in recent history have all been available with only one transmission I could see Ford doing the same here with a DCT. Huge investment on Tremec's side with the plant in Wixom and one would assume that contracts have long been signed for orders. Splitting GT500 production up between manual/DCT wouldn't seem to fit the model Ford has lived by for decades now (again, the need for some kind of clarity from Ford would be nice even if only a hint). If Ford were only going to be offering 2,500 DCT equipped GT500's (for example) per year then they really don't make sense at all from an economic standpoint. For economies of scale to have any impact I'd think Ford would have to put all their eggs in one basket here. Then again, if the DCT isn't proving to work as smoothly as Ford had hoped or isn't as robust as it needs to be behind a 700+ horsepower car....they better have a backup plan in order.</p><p></p><p>Ford has yet to show their hand, typical of OEM's in the past. But this isn't yesterday anymore and things move at a much more rapid pace. We need some detail Ford, however minor.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 15884567, member: 83412"] The problem Ford has created is that they have yet to define a clear vision for the upcoming GT500. Not only is the typical enthusiast left scratching their head but it would appear as if Ford is unsure as well. With a new CEO, Raj gone, and a company that is now moving in a completely different direction than ever before (electrification, hybridization, "autonomy", etc) there has never been more a of a need than now to speak clearly as to the goals Ford set forth when developing the GT500. What is odd is that while Ford tried to distance itself from the Camaro with the GT350 it would appear is if the ZL1/1LE Camaro has reeled it back in. Ford has to be equal or greater than GM's pony car effort. But at what cost? Do they go balls out with a ride even worse than the DSSV equipped monster or can they provide a mag damped car that offers similar performance with a quick comfort selection? Or is Ford's focus a narrow one with an emphasis on going fast in a straight line only with mediocre handling/braking (which I highly doubt)? Nobody is doubting the power we'll see from this car. The greatest unknown lies in the transmission. We have recently seen photos of what some are claiming to be manual transmission cars purported to be powered by the blown 5.2L engine. Are these actually GT350 mules? Are they (GT500) cars that engineers have quietly been working on against the wishes of upper management (I'd assume to be TR6060 variants - can't wait for the plethora of complaints on grinding, etc)? Based on the fact that the Cobra's/GT500's/GT350's in recent history have all been available with only one transmission I could see Ford doing the same here with a DCT. Huge investment on Tremec's side with the plant in Wixom and one would assume that contracts have long been signed for orders. Splitting GT500 production up between manual/DCT wouldn't seem to fit the model Ford has lived by for decades now (again, the need for some kind of clarity from Ford would be nice even if only a hint). If Ford were only going to be offering 2,500 DCT equipped GT500's (for example) per year then they really don't make sense at all from an economic standpoint. For economies of scale to have any impact I'd think Ford would have to put all their eggs in one basket here. Then again, if the DCT isn't proving to work as smoothly as Ford had hoped or isn't as robust as it needs to be behind a 700+ horsepower car....they better have a backup plan in order. Ford has yet to show their hand, typical of OEM's in the past. But this isn't yesterday anymore and things move at a much more rapid pace. We need some detail Ford, however minor. [/QUOTE]
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