Wow, the GT must have a TON of aero-produced downforce. Just imagine how awesome it will be at the track.
To this point they have never released anything larger than a 6 cylinder with a turbocharger, its not to say that they couldn't but if you listen to any of the global powertrain interviews you will hear that all drivetrains are moving towards smaller size not larger. They also stated that there was a physical space constraint for this car leading them to the 6 cylinder.
Nice. I swear I checked the schedule like 2 weeks ago and that wasn't scheduled.
Look,Reading your posts over the last few days tells me you're ready to give up on the V8....as of yesterday. It's not going away that quickly, just like oil isn't going to disappear for good next year and just like stopping all countries from producing any type of emissions is going to have a widespread effect on the weather in the immediate future.
Repeating your view, which you are entitled to, doesn't make it come true, no matter how many times you say it.
Those of us who still want a V8, are not oblivious to the fact that there eventually will be a time when the V8 will be forced, due to the always invasive government, to finally disappear. That time is not now and isn't in the near future either. For those who think it is, I think you're sorely mistaken and are oblivious to all the reasons why it's not going to happen that quickly.
I don't mind you having the choice of a Ecoboost 4 cylinder or a V6, but don't try to tell me that the V8 is going to disappear because it's a foregone conclusion that a turbo 4 or 6 is the only way to accomplish government fuel economy standards.
Thirty years ago people would have laughed at someone claiming 500hp out of a naturally aspirated V8 with a little over 300 cubic inches. Yet today we have one in the GT350 and it's a FPC too. Unheard of for a domestic produced engine. That would have been laughed at just 10 years ago!
Adding a turbo to an engine to gain power has been around for a long time.
In many ways, Ford took a lazy approach to accomplishing the government mandated fuel economy standards by adopting turbos across a broad range of engines. This early adoption was smart because it allowed them to create a brand identity that has remained consistent for the last few years. Whether it's true or not, people now equate Ecoboost with fuel economy.
I see what you're saying, but I did say we realize the end of the V8 will eventually arrive. I just don't think it's now or in the near future. Posters who repeat the premise are what infuriates me. I don't believe you are one of them.:cheers:
You might want to practice what you preach. All he said was that the V8's days were numbered. He didn't say it was ending tomorrow, or that the new mustang wouldn't have a V8, he just said the days were numbered. Thats not a revelation, anyone taking a look at the availability of v8's now vs 10 years ago could deduce the same thing.
Is it really that big of a surprise? The 2015 F150 was a surprise, and aluminum F250 seemed likely, then came to fruition. Expedition with new F150 front clips have been running around for a while. Aluminum body on frame full size vehicles with common components is a sure thing at this point for Ford.
I agree that aero drag won't enter into fuel economy at 20 or 30 mph.
There's a lot of time left at detroit for something else to show up but wow, that feels very bait and switch like. Did we get any info we didn't know?!
