2015 GT horsepower?
12/6/13, 10:23 PM
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The GT in either form is limited to 155 mph as is the GT500 when not equipped with the performance pack that includes all the coolers.
I don't know about the Boss? I'm under the impression it doesn't have the speed limiter.
I don't know why 155 mph seems to be a common limit imposed by manufacturers? If I had to guess it probably boils down to a tire issue as much as anything else (I've heard going faster than 155 plays hell with the stock 2-piece driveshaft even on the GT and GT500 - which hasn't been my experience.)
12/6/13, 10:26 PM
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I highly doubt it.....More like a 100 lb weight gain for the 5.0...There isnt enough weight loss from the aluminum parts to overcome the weight gain from the other changes.
Ford would have commented about a weight loss of this magnitude.....Instead of saying it's meeting targets.
Ford would have commented about a weight loss of this magnitude.....Instead of saying it's meeting targets.
12/6/13, 10:30 PM
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12/7/13, 10:08 AM
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12/7/13, 10:15 AM
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I highly doubt it.....More like a 100 lb weight gain for the 5.0...There isnt enough weight loss from the aluminum parts to overcome the weight gain from the other changes.
Ford would have commented about a weight loss of this magnitude.....Instead of saying it's meeting targets.
Ford would have commented about a weight loss of this magnitude.....Instead of saying it's meeting targets.
If the GT comes in a wee bit lighter or around the same weight with more content I wont complain.
12/7/13, 11:05 AM
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Ummm,...ford doesn't have anything from China? They also took a 9 billion dollar loan from the Feds.
12/7/13, 11:20 AM
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You are twisting the DOE money story as if Ford took the "bailout money" to keep afloat. 
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12/7/13, 03:17 PM
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Nowhere has it been confirmed by Ford, that all models across the line will lose 200lbs. This has been constantly thrown around, and I think people are going to be pretty disappointed when it's within 50lbs of the current car...
12/7/13, 03:28 PM
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The GT in either form is limited to 155 mph as is the GT500 when not equipped with the performance pack that includes all the coolers.
I don't know about the Boss? I'm under the impression it doesn't have the speed limiter.
I don't know why 155 mph seems to be a common limit imposed by manufacturers? If I had to guess it probably boils down to a tire issue as much as anything else (I've heard going faster than 155 plays hell with the stock 2-piece driveshaft even on the GT and GT500 - which hasn't been my experience.)
12/7/13, 04:39 PM
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While I might expect the 2015 to gain a couple of modest clicks on the straight and narrow, I think the biggest performance gains will be realized when the wheel is hauled over more that ten degrees and the middle peddle is used in anger.
12/7/13, 04:46 PM
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The GT in either form is limited to 155 mph as is the GT500 when not equipped with the performance pack that includes all the coolers.
I don't know about the Boss? I'm under the impression it doesn't have the speed limiter.
I don't know why 155 mph seems to be a common limit imposed by manufacturers? If I had to guess it probably boils down to a tire issue as much as anything else (I've heard going faster than 155 plays hell with the stock 2-piece driveshaft even on the GT and GT500 - which hasn't been my experience.)
As for the 155 glass ceiling, that's a loose advisory at best now and a simple ECU hack to subvert at worst.
12/7/13, 07:03 PM
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The 200 mph capable GT500 does sport a CF single piece driveshaft though, not sure where it becomes critical to do so and for what amount of time?
12/7/13, 07:15 PM
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12/7/13, 07:56 PM
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The new vette brings the word sexy and fine to a whole new meaning. The new upcoming websters dictionary will have a picture of the new Corvette next to the word sexy. Lmao! I love my mustang but gosh golly that C7 is the most beautiful car.
