2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350
11-17-2014, 12:22 PM
#11
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I think they'll sell these by the truckload (literally) if the price can stay under $60k. That engine alone would make the price worth it.
I'm curious to see what the output and rev limit are. If it can rev to 8k+ rpm and put out 550hp+, then you've got yourself a discount super car, at least sound and power-wise.
I'm curious to see what the output and rev limit are. If it can rev to 8k+ rpm and put out 550hp+, then you've got yourself a discount super car, at least sound and power-wise.
11-17-2014, 12:28 PM
#12
Have to imagine it'll make at least 520 hp (100 hp/L) on an "exotic" engine like that, revving so high. I wouldn't imagine it'll be as high-strung as a Ferrari engine but not much point in going "exotic" and leaving a bunch of power on the table...
11-17-2014, 12:46 PM
#14
^Ford has already stated they're working on a GT successor....so yes! 
11-17-2014, 01:52 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by deepbluejh' timestamp='1416257265' post='23408401
I'm guessing high 50s for this car.
As much as I like the car, that would be a hard sell for me. I am too yuppie to spend near $60k on a Ford, no matter how good it is, over a Cayman. And I still think they should undercut the C7 in price if they can.
11-17-2014, 02:17 PM
#17
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Furthermore, personally I would put this engine in a class above the LS7 on the basis that it makes as much or more power from almost 2 liters less displacement.
11-17-2014, 02:46 PM
#18
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VERY excited about this car. I'm a huge BOSS 302 fan, and really like the new Mustangs. Just curious about the reliability of these flat crank engines... Lots of vibrations, bearing wear, etc.
11-17-2014, 03:15 PM
#19
Dont get me wrong. I'm loving the car. But for some reason I expected a Turbo 6 or blower 8 option. I know horsepower isn't everything, but from 662hp blown to an N/A 500hp is a huge change. If the price point is in the low $50's it's a beautiful change. But at $65k or so I lean towards the 2015 Corvette or even a year or so old 302 Boss. Guess that'll change when I see confirmed engine spec n track numbers. But until then I'm 
but looks are def amazing. And sounded beautiful. 
but looks are def amazing. And sounded beautiful.
11-17-2014, 03:22 PM
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I was reading a magazine that said this would be the largest flat plane crank in a production car. Is this true? They also said the largest currently is the one in the 458.. Is any of this true?