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The Next GT 500: RWD V8 or AWD V8?

Should the GT500 stay with RWD or move onto AWD?


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If Ford was ever going to do a AWD car it was going in the 2017 Ford GT not a GT500
There's not as much reason to put AWD in a mid engine car.
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thePill believes the same TR9007 transmission that is in the 2017 Ford GT will also be the transmission in the GT500.

Take note, the TR9007 is AWD capable... why? Why would a transmission that was developed for a 3000lbs, mid-engine, rear drive sports car need a transmission that was engineered to 650+ max torque capacity @ a gross vehicle weight rating of nearly 5200lbs? That would make the curb weight around 4000lbs without 4 passengers and full cargo. The GT's GVWR is around 4700-4800lbs so...


Why? Tremec develops each application specifically... so why is the Ford GT using a TR9007 that was tested at 650tq@5150lbs in an AWD application?

But, a Twin Turbo V8 is an 800hp engine easy. Give me 800hp, AWD at $65,000 and I'm in.
Interesting information. Thanks. $65k seems low to me, but possibly that could happen.
 

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thePill believes the same TR9007 transmission that is in the 2017 Ford GT will also be the transmission in the GT500.

Take note, the TR9007 is AWD capable... why? Why would a transmission that was developed for a 3000lbs, mid-engine, rear drive sports car need a transmission that was engineered to 650+ max torque capacity @ a gross vehicle weight rating of nearly 5200lbs? That would make the curb weight around 4000lbs without 4 passengers and full cargo. The GT's GVWR is around 4700-4800lbs so...


Why? Tremec develops each application specifically... so why is the Ford GT using a TR9007 that was tested at 650tq@5150lbs in an AWD application?

But, a Twin Turbo V8 is an 800hp engine easy. Give me 800hp, AWD at $65,000 and I'm in.
I've been saying this for quite some time, the GT500 needs the TR9007 or the 10spd auto. I prefer the 9007 DCT.
 

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Honda, Lamborghini, Audi, and Porsche would all like a word...
I didn't say, "there are absolutely no benefits."

But really good point. :)

I'd love to see the GT500 talked about as having performance superior to those cars.
 

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Best way to do it... AWD TT V8
 

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Interesting information. Thanks. $65k seems low to me, but possibly that could happen.
I see 73-75k in my crystal ball. And that's conservative.

65 would be low.

Look at the 350r.

Now we are talking adding ecoboost tech and AWD.

That's not going to come cheap.

Even without AWD it will be 70k+

But I have a feeling Ford is looking to provide crazy performance in the 500. yet still keep as close to traditional pricing as possible.
 

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No way the GT500 will be awd. Sorry but it doesn't make sense at all.
Can you clarify what doesn't make sense about it in your opinion?
 

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RWD! For dem drag races!
 

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It would be awesome to see a V8 TT AWD, but that won't happen due to cost and engine bay space. I voted V8 TT RWD.
 

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I see 73-75k in my crystal ball. And that's conservative.

65 would be low.

Look at the 350r.

Now we are talking adding ecoboost tech and AWD.

That's not going to come cheap.

Even without AWD it will be 70k+

But I have a feeling Ford is looking to provide crazy performance in the 500. yet still keep as close to traditional pricing as possible.
IMO, If they did AWD, you're looking at AT LEAST an $80K car. There's no way they will go AWD with the GT500. MSRP for a '18 GT500 5.0 TT should start right around $60K.

Just take a look at the '13 GT500. 662HP. They could be taken off the lot for $60K. Sure, some dealerships tried to get a few suckers with the $100K offers.
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