2013 GT500 Leaked Info
4/7/11, 02:57 PM
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4/7/11, 03:01 PM
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4/8/11, 11:09 PM
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I sure would hate to drive a car with the skip shift transmission. The 5.0 liter GT uses skip shift, but the GT500 does not. Hopefully, the 2013 GT500 will not have skip shift.
Really, does anyone want skip shift ? I would rather pay a gas guzzler tax !
Really, does anyone want skip shift ? I would rather pay a gas guzzler tax !
4/11/11, 10:57 PM
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Does anybody know if Ford is going to give the GT500 some kind of launch control? I mean if the GM engineers can give 6-speed camaro's and corvette's launch control, why can't ford engineers figure out how to do it?
4/11/11, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMustangGT
Does anybody know if Ford is going to give the GT500 some kind of launch control? I mean if the GM engineers can give 6-speed camaro's and corvette's launch control, why can't ford engineers figure out how to do it?
4/12/11, 08:17 AM
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Besides, skipshift seems to be easy to defeat (maybe even defeatable with a tune) and/or your driving habits might make it invisible as well.
4/12/11, 08:21 AM
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4/12/11, 10:38 PM
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There was a video with a ford engineer explaing about that red key where you can set your launch rpm with it but he didnt say anything about the computer controlling the throttle or timing to keep you from roasting your tires once you've released the clutch.
4/12/11, 11:54 PM
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4/13/11, 03:52 AM
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So it acts the same as most other cars, like the Corvette and Camaro. Were you expecting something like the GT-R has?
4/13/11, 07:04 AM
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http://youtu.be/rpDievbsgzU
4/15/11, 04:30 PM
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This on the Boss and CobraJet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El7Le_gcRNk
vs. this on the ZR1:
Performance Traction Management
Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology is an advanced system that is part of the ZR1’s Launch Control feature, which optimizes traction for greater and more consistent on-track performance.
The PTM system holds a predetermined engine speed while the driver pushes the throttle to the floor. That allows the driver to quickly release the clutch and the system modulates engine torque 100 times per second to maximize the available traction. The system is capable of approaching a skilled driver’s best effort and repeats it consistently.
PTM also integrates the ZR1’s traction control, active handling and selective ride control systems to enhance race track driving consistency and overall performance. When full throttle is applied upon exiting a corner, it automatically manages acceleration dynamics.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El7Le_gcRNk
vs. this on the ZR1:
Performance Traction Management
Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology is an advanced system that is part of the ZR1’s Launch Control feature, which optimizes traction for greater and more consistent on-track performance.
The PTM system holds a predetermined engine speed while the driver pushes the throttle to the floor. That allows the driver to quickly release the clutch and the system modulates engine torque 100 times per second to maximize the available traction. The system is capable of approaching a skilled driver’s best effort and repeats it consistently.
PTM also integrates the ZR1’s traction control, active handling and selective ride control systems to enhance race track driving consistency and overall performance. When full throttle is applied upon exiting a corner, it automatically manages acceleration dynamics.