Because they apply for a patent doesn't mean it's coming to market any time soon.
Electrically assisted turbochargers are the best going forward. Link the motor linearity to pedal position, much like a cvt relationship, and say goodbye to turbo lag, drivability issues, etc.
I’d go for ~25-50lbs if tiny motors, storage cell, and a heavier duty alternator/battery cell.
*DID it better. The S550 is hideous.I just love sexy high performance cars, and for my eyes Ford just does it better.
*DID it better. The S550 is hideous.
No the camaro is earily similar looking from many angles. The mustang died in my eyes when they went to the euro design with the current iteration. Best looking is the 13/14. And not just because i own one.Respectfully disagree. I think its the best looking mustang they've designed. Are you going to tell me the Camaro is good looking? And if Ford 'did' it better when was the last good looking design?
6.2 isn't 427cidWhile I would prefer the 6.2 based DOHC variant and I am disappointed in Fords persistence on hamstringing us with tiny engines I do appreciate the 5.2L supercharged hybrid effort. But no sooner do I talk myself into appreciating what Ford has done I see Chevy has already upped the game:
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/...ompression-twincharged-hybrid-powertrain.html
Cliff Notes:
Chevy's new DOHC 6.2 has a patent for "twin charging" using an electrically driven supercharger for infinitely variable and customization boost from low to high RPM, and a turbocharger for high RPM horsepower. This is combined with a patent on super high compression (11:1 - 16:1) that uses special cam and rocker profiles to bleed off dynamic compression as needed. All of this is augmented by electric motors.
Hmmm, 5.2 anything VS twin charged, high compression, electric enhanced DOHC 427.
No the camaro is earily similar looking from many angles. The mustang died in my eyes when they went to the euro design with the current iteration. Best looking is the 13/14. And not just because i own one.
*ahem* dont forget the 10-12 GT500 that started the look.
The 7.0 will never find its way into a Mustang unless a Ford partner built one as a one off, or an aftermarket builder makes a special run of them.
Plus, a motor that big would shit all over Fords cafe rating for their car segment. Not going to happen, but that doesnt mean it isnt a very cool idea.