Disclaimer: I don't have ANY inside sources at Ford. This is open-source intel analysis.
The technology that Ford will be using is discussed here:
[video=youtube_share;gWiTky3zZXQ]http://youtu.be/gWiTky3zZXQ[/video]
The "car" that is discussed that hasn't been officially announced yet is none other than the new SVT.
Take the parts listing as "CF wheels" in the new catalog and these two videos for confirmation. The 2nd video directly discusses the applications it would be first introduced on. So the testing was completed sometime after January 30th and these wheels given the green light.
http://www.engineeringtv.com/video/Carbon-Fiber-and-Magnesium-Whee
Hell yes! Worth up to 1.4 seconds per lap and better steering feel! Dave Pericak already touched on the improved precision of the new dual ball-joint front suspension on S550, and this is over S197 which was already lauded for its world-class steering precision.
With a rumored 600+ horse 5.2 flat-plane with larger bore spacing than the 100mm Mod motors have been saddled with this will be one world-class ride. Given that the Z28 doesn't run very well at Laguna Seca (only .8 faster than outgoing GT500) this car will be more of a Ferrari 458, 911 Turbo, GTR Slayer.
Road-course guys start saving your money!
The technology that Ford will be using is discussed here:
[video=youtube_share;gWiTky3zZXQ]http://youtu.be/gWiTky3zZXQ[/video]
The "car" that is discussed that hasn't been officially announced yet is none other than the new SVT.
Take the parts listing as "CF wheels" in the new catalog and these two videos for confirmation. The 2nd video directly discusses the applications it would be first introduced on. So the testing was completed sometime after January 30th and these wheels given the green light.
http://www.engineeringtv.com/video/Carbon-Fiber-and-Magnesium-Whee
Hell yes! Worth up to 1.4 seconds per lap and better steering feel! Dave Pericak already touched on the improved precision of the new dual ball-joint front suspension on S550, and this is over S197 which was already lauded for its world-class steering precision.
With a rumored 600+ horse 5.2 flat-plane with larger bore spacing than the 100mm Mod motors have been saddled with this will be one world-class ride. Given that the Z28 doesn't run very well at Laguna Seca (only .8 faster than outgoing GT500) this car will be more of a Ferrari 458, 911 Turbo, GTR Slayer.
Road-course guys start saving your money!