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.)

 

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.

 

That was my thoughts too. With bolt ons, I'm thinking it will be about 11.6-11.7. So about .1-.2 slower than the C7. Which means the next generation SVT model (whatever it's going to be) should be right in line with the C7 and perhaps even faster. And with bolt ons, should be able to hit 10's easily. Exciting stuff

 

 

Agreed, I think the 200 lbs weight loss we've been hearing is for the EB4 Mustang configured at its lightest.


If the GT comes in a wee bit lighter or around the same weight with more content I wont complain.

 

the new vett is ugly!!! I see them all day long around the house.

 

Ummm,...ford doesn't have anything from China? They also took a 9 billion dollar loan from the Feds.

 

You misread his post. GM utilized part of taxpayer "bailout" money for China operations. Just like GE (and others) took stimulus money from the taxpayer and spent the money on China manufactured components. You are twisting the DOE money story as if Ford took the "bailout money" to keep afloat.

 

Werent there a batch of transmissions that came from china?

 

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...

 

155 has been the gentleman's agreement btwn Audi, BMW, and Mercedes for many many years for their Autobahn-mobiles. It carries over.

 

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.

 

I thought it was more the single pipe V6 drive shaft that got a bit whippy deeper into the triple digits. The current GT500 is cleared for 200+ already.

As for the 155 glass ceiling, that's a loose advisory at best now and a simple ECU hack to subvert at worst.

 

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?

 

Aren't the current manual transmissions made in China?

 

I believe this to be correct unless it's changed from 2011.

 

I think everyone is missing the main point of this thread...

The new vett is fubar ugly

 

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.

 

how's it feel to be totally wrong?

 

I think he's used to it.