In the link above i shared, it is stated that the 9070 is 229 dry, though I am not sure which will be used. Sounds like it is pretty much even when it comes to weight.
I've been reading this and don't know enough to throw an opinion out (crazy right, I won't just spew BS about stuff I don't know about) but, what is the weight difference between the 7 speed DTC and the A10? May that be a reason they chose it? And if it is heavier then cool, I just don't know...
That's all fine and good, while trying to hype a new transmission offering. I think they said this DCT shifts in half the time of the 10 speed you just mentioned. Also trying to hype a new transmission, but if you are going to believe the press hype, this DCT should perform.
I love manuals as much as anyone, I have owned 6 vehicles in my life, only one auto, but I absolutely love a DTC option. It is the most competitive option. I would love a manual option, but if it is one or the other, I want the transmission that gives the performance model the most performance...
They should call the fastest version the RedEye! Wait....
I wonder if that is shots fired..would be awesome if they made a statement. Maybe not more HP but a quicker quarter mile time? While beating the zl1 Camaro on the track would be awesome.
That gave me a vision of the future where drivers just sit in the cars and let them race themselves and then argue about the best automated computer controlled racing computers ha! I am excited about the auto option on the GT500 though, it will have superior track times, still love manuals...
I think it is pretty cool stuff. Starting small, it could be a glimpse of the future. Sad, though, that the GT500 will only be just over 650 HP :giggle:
Seriously though, I can't wait until the reveal. I just hope it breaks some hearts like the last GT500 did, sweet victory.
That will be really bad for their sales. They should keep a base version well below 100k or expect much lower sales.
Anyway, come on NAIAS, and i hope the GT500 brings the pain sub 80k.
Just to add to the conversation about GT vs GT350 weight, the GT has weight extensive active aero that the GT350 doesn't have, plus adjustable ride height. Sure it's heavier than ideal, but those 2 things take up a lot of that, and are awesome in my opinion.
Edit: i see those things were...
I agree with the long gear argument, but also understand the reason it is done on street cars. I disagree with "911s are slow". I mean come on, no they aren't, and if we are only talking base cars, then we need to be talking base mustangs and not GT500s.
I'm not a Porsche apologist or anything...