Finally got to see how the engine lined up to the front wheel center line. Since the V8 has about the same length as the 4cyl, I guess it will be similar to the V8.
It's possible that Steeda may have indeed had the car in its possession for a day or so and maybe they did indeed weighted the car, but Ford probably intentionally made the car extra heavy so Steeda could not get an accurate weight measurement.
Lol's. By now most people here are praying for the 2015 Mustang just not to gain any weight :-), and forget about any weight loss let alone 100lbs. Looks like Ford and Steeda got together and played a little game on us.
That's the problem with having a live axle around for too long. Their design engineers got lazy. As for the double joint front strut suspension on the new Mustang, well it's been their for ages on GM RWD flatform so it's not like the double joint is a new invention.
But I am giving Ford the...
I think there is a fine line between protecting a company product confidential information vs. respecting the wishes of its loyal fan base. I can understanding why Ford would want to withhold the information earlier this year and we all respected Ford intention, but with the order bank already...
It think this is why Ford needs to get ahead of all these "rumors". Sooner or later people will know. I don't know two or three months will make any difference.
But as for Steeda leak, are they saying 300 - 400lbs absolute? Or is it relative to something else? Maybe this leak was someone...
I agree. I understand there is a need to keep things confidential but this is getting ridiculous. There is a point where it might get comical for Ford. I don't think GM or Dodge is holding up their designs because of this. If anything, they probably already got the info from insiders leaks.
Do you think the GT350 can beat the regular C7? With all the talks about beating this and that, nobody bothers to ask how difficult it is or how much money it would take?
If the Gt350 price point will be around 52k, then I don't think the argument should be about beating the Z28 which won't be easy, but more about the overall driving experience. Will the gt350 be as fast as the C7 which will have the same base price if a bit higher? With all GM talents that is...
Most reviews of the latest M3/M4 have been somewhat mixed. Reviewers do admit that the cars are fast and capable, but none really fell in love with it.
It will depend on a few things - how solid and stiff and strong the chassis will be, how well the subframe is designed, the amount of unsprung mass is also important (the lower the better), what types of bushing will be used, and of course how stiff the springs/shocks will be.