New 305-HP Engine, 6-Speed Transmission Expected to Deliver 30MPG Highway
11/30/09, 02:43 PM
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I'm sure an SCT or a Predator tuner will add more than 10HP anyways!
11/30/09, 02:47 PM
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Wow, we have come a long way since the 88hp 2.3L 4 banger as the base engine!
This is going to be a hard one to pass up being that there is no longer the "either/or" concerning practicality and performance.
I can't wait to see the jaws drop over in the Camaro camp when these things start getting reviewed, and we find out what they can actually do.
This is going to be a hard one to pass up being that there is no longer the "either/or" concerning practicality and performance.
I can't wait to see the jaws drop over in the Camaro camp when these things start getting reviewed, and we find out what they can actually do.
400HP Mustang GT @ 3600 lbs: 9.00 lbs/hp
I think the GT will weigh around there. 6 speed trannies are not light. Looks to be an even match. Camaro's are a hell of a lot easier to launch too thanks to launch control. Haven't heard if Ford is adding this.
11/30/09, 02:50 PM
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http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=31279
Borrowing from the Mustang GT, the Performance Package includes numerous suspension, braking and body stiffening upgrades to deliver unparalleled handling performance. That road-holding is helped by a near-equal front/rear weight distribution, providing exceptional transient response along with the car’s slimmed-down curb weight of less than 3,500 pounds.......
Borrowing from the Mustang GT, the Performance Package includes numerous suspension, braking and body stiffening upgrades to deliver unparalleled handling performance. That road-holding is helped by a near-equal front/rear weight distribution, providing exceptional transient response along with the car’s slimmed-down curb weight of less than 3,500 pounds.......
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11/30/09, 03:05 PM
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11/30/09, 03:16 PM
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JK!
All the GTOs lost resale value. Just like any other car that doesn't sell well. Pontiac had to give them away and they were still sitting on lots in 2007! I remember being able to lease one for $155 a month!
ADMs are due to supply and demand. What are you going to do when the GT500 goes to 600 hp? Its called progress and it happens to all vehicles.
11/30/09, 03:21 PM
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You lost all credibility when you mentioned the Holden Manaro, I mean Grand Am, er no, the GTO I mean.
JK!
All the GTOs lost resale value. Just like any other car that doesn't sell well. Pontiac had to give them away and they were still sitting on lots in 2007! I remember being able to lease one for $155 a month!
ADMs are due to supply and demand. What are you going to do when the GT500 goes to 600 hp? Its called progress and it happens to all vehicles.
JK!
All the GTOs lost resale value. Just like any other car that doesn't sell well. Pontiac had to give them away and they were still sitting on lots in 2007! I remember being able to lease one for $155 a month!
ADMs are due to supply and demand. What are you going to do when the GT500 goes to 600 hp? Its called progress and it happens to all vehicles.
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11/30/09, 03:27 PM
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bout time the V6 got duals!!! and power lol
edit..wonder what kinda modability it will have, hopefully it wont be tapped for all n/a power
edit..wonder what kinda modability it will have, hopefully it wont be tapped for all n/a power
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11/30/09, 03:36 PM
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Bingo! That proves my point about the GTO and resale value. Especially since the GTOs motors were basically the same architecture just a little bigger, same block. LS1,LS2.
11/30/09, 03:37 PM
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426HP Camaro SS @ 3850 lbs: 9.03 lbs/hp
400HP Mustang GT @ 3600 lbs: 9.00 lbs/hp
I think the GT will weigh around there. 6 speed trannies are not light. Looks to be an even match. Camaro's are a hell of a lot easier to launch too thanks to launch control. Haven't heard if Ford is adding this.
400HP Mustang GT @ 3600 lbs: 9.00 lbs/hp
I think the GT will weigh around there. 6 speed trannies are not light. Looks to be an even match. Camaro's are a hell of a lot easier to launch too thanks to launch control. Haven't heard if Ford is adding this.
11/30/09, 04:23 PM
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Not only that but with the gas mileage rating it's getting you know there is more on the table. I bet a CAI and tune will really wake it up.
11/30/09, 04:59 PM
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Probably later. Though I suspect the GT500 news will be the most boring of the 3. The only thing that would get me excited is a factory TVS, for the same MSRP. Aluminum block isn't much to write home about. It would be nice if you could get more options on the 500 like heated seats etc.
11/30/09, 05:13 PM
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I'm sure some stupid dealers will try to put ADMs on the cars. Even the V6. However, I don't think the economy will support them. The only reason why the Camaro has them is because it's a brand new car. (For the most part you can pick those up for MSRP for less now) This is the same car with a new engine and some other minor tweaks. Had the power train improvements hit with the redesign then there would have been more ADMs.
11/30/09, 05:22 PM
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Well, goooollleeeeee Andy... I hadn't herd this much bick'rin over engine vs MY releases since them thar SN95's came out and folks had to wait a coon's age (TWO whole yeers) for the upgrayded engine!
Oh wait... no, there wasn't this level of bickering, so why is there now?
I'd hate to think that any 'hardcore' Mustang enthusiast bought a 2010 GT for the power alone, completely unaware of what was in store for 2011. That's not to say anything negative about anyone who buys the '10 GT; heck I had one on order just because I didn't want to wait for the '11 and had to have something immediately. Plus when people buy Fords, my stock value goes up!
So by all means, go out and buy the 2010, both in GT and V6 trim. LOL I'm just saying, for all the info that's been circulating, and for how long that info has been available, nobody should feel like they were duped into buying a 2010 Mustang.
Oh wait... no, there wasn't this level of bickering, so why is there now?
I'd hate to think that any 'hardcore' Mustang enthusiast bought a 2010 GT for the power alone, completely unaware of what was in store for 2011. That's not to say anything negative about anyone who buys the '10 GT; heck I had one on order just because I didn't want to wait for the '11 and had to have something immediately. Plus when people buy Fords, my stock value goes up!
So by all means, go out and buy the 2010, both in GT and V6 trim. LOL I'm just saying, for all the info that's been circulating, and for how long that info has been available, nobody should feel like they were duped into buying a 2010 Mustang.
11/30/09, 05:30 PM
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Well, goooollleeeeee Andy... I hadn't herd this much bick'rin over engine vs MY releases since them thar SN95's came out and folks had to wait a coon's age (TWO whole yeers) for the upgrayded engine!
Oh wait... no, there wasn't this level of bickering, so why is there now?
I'd hate to think that any 'hardcore' Mustang enthusiast bought a 2010 GT for the power alone, completely unaware of what was in store for 2011. That's not to say anything negative about anyone who buys the '10 GT; heck I had one on order just because I didn't want to wait for the '11 and had to have something immediately. Plus when people buy Fords, my stock value goes up! So by all means, go out and buy the 2010, both in GT and V6 trim. LOL I'm just saying, for all the info that's been circulating, and for how long that info has been available, nobody should feel like they were duped into buying a 2010 Mustang.
Oh wait... no, there wasn't this level of bickering, so why is there now?
I'd hate to think that any 'hardcore' Mustang enthusiast bought a 2010 GT for the power alone, completely unaware of what was in store for 2011. That's not to say anything negative about anyone who buys the '10 GT; heck I had one on order just because I didn't want to wait for the '11 and had to have something immediately. Plus when people buy Fords, my stock value goes up!
So by all means, go out and buy the 2010, both in GT and V6 trim. LOL I'm just saying, for all the info that's been circulating, and for how long that info has been available, nobody should feel like they were duped into buying a 2010 Mustang.I bought my '10 GT in mid October knowing full well what was coming up. Would it have been nice if these engines were in there from the start? Yes. But I doubt they were holding em back just to **** people off. If they weren't ready, they weren't ready. The info was all over the place on the '11's. I'm just glad they didn't delay the '10's for the engines. Otherwise, I would've never wound up with a new Mustang likely, since I needed a car at a certain time(lease) and wouldn't have bought one in the old body style.
BTW this is the second time this has happend to me. My first Mustang was a '95 GT. Not much a performance gain back then though
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