Will we ever see an Automatic GT500?

[FastCarFanBoy]

Big mistake if no auto is offered.

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[machsmith]

I'd like an auto as well in the gt500, but it depends on what motor it has in it. Let's not forget, Ford isnt out to sell a gazillion GT500's. Production will be in the 10 to 15,000 range and they will sell them all regardless of having an auto option or not. To top it all off they will be hard to find without an adm the first couple years.

 

[beefcake]

Very very doubtful. It's a halo niche car. You can't make a car touted to be the king of mustangs and make it automatic. The biggest indication is look at the fact they don't offer a Performance Pack Automatic GT. No way they'd offer an automatic Specialty car.

didn't read the entire thread, but they did offer a pp auto gt for 2015

 

[Stroked84]

didn't read the entire thread, but they did offer a pp auto gt for 2015

In Australia?

 

[Zodiac]

In Australia?

No... in the US. The LE autos.

 

[speedrx]

I just saw an auto GT500 convertible a few days ago. Not sure what year it was.

Last year for a factory GT500 convertible automatic is 1970, if it is a late model, it is a conversion.

 

[Childs Play]

I have a feeling this may be the time to see one. Automatics are getting better and better. Sure you'll always have the guys that want a manual. But in the end they will probably sell more with an auto now.

Especially if they throw the 10 speed auto in the next GT500. :first:

Since I have back issues I really can't justify buying a manual in anything these days. Lower back issues + a manual absolutely suck unfortunately. :(

 

[bluebeastsrt]

Numbers sell performance cars. And being able to advertise a 10 second factory stock car ala the Hellcat. Will get people into the showroom. It isn't just about selling the GT500. It's about generating interest across the entire lineup. Have a 707HP hellcat has only done good things for the charger/challenger line-up. Your not getting those coveted numbers out of a 6 speed manual.

 

[packerfan]

I believe the shelby hasnt had an auto in the past because ford didnt have an auto that would hold up to those power levels very long.

 

[9secondko]

I believe the shelby hasnt had an auto in the past because ford didnt have an auto that would hold up to those power levels very long.

This.

 

[beefcake]

i love the shelbys, and i love mustangs

we had 3 shop cars, 11 gt, 15 gt, and 15 ecoboost, we had a gt350 on order, but i opted to pick up a hellcat charger automatic.

supercars with automatics really are hard to beat

 

[Cascadia_302]

I have a feeling this may be the time to see one. Automatics are getting better and better. Sure you'll always have the guys that want a manual. But in the end they will probably sell more with an auto now.

Especially if they throw the 10 speed auto in the next GT500. :first:

Since I have back issues I really can't justify buying a manual in anything these days. Lower back issues + a manual absolutely suck unfortunately. :(

Right, demographic trend is toward an older population and l hate to admit it but age is starting to catch up to me. Life living done by me and to me over the years coming home to roost:frusty: with back, knee, and hip issues making an auto transmission a necessity for my next Mustang.
An auto GT500 would be great, but l won't count out another make that may better suit my old broken ass either....

 

[Katastrophe]

If Ford is smart, they will definitely offer an automatic as an option. That 10A would work perfectly in the next GT500.

There are some people that don't/can't buy a manual equipped car. I don't see why you wouldn't want to broaden your horizons as a manufacturer and at least offer the option.

They are in the business to sell cars...

 

[machsmith]

they will sell their 10-15,000 that they build regardless of auto or manual. i agree i'd like to see an auto option as well but it wont stop me from buying the car.

 

[GT500TT]

http://shiftinglanes.com/2016/10/this-chevy-camaro-just-beat-a-hypercar-around-the-nurburgring/

Pretty impressive!! The GT500 will have to bring it to compete with those numbers!
I would say the automatic is going to be a must to hang!

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