That was my thinking too Archer. I guess the sensationalist title should have tipped me off that they were trying to make headlines.
I would think CF eventually trickles down but since the base/GT always share the same shell, aluminum just sounds like the most cost effective way to reduce...
I think we were all expecting more aluminum in the Mustang in either a model refresh or the 7th generation. I guess lightweighting will come in the form of carbon fiber and downsizing the car instead?
http://jalopnik.com/dont-expect-ford-to-make-more-vehicles-out-of-aluminum-1679664881...
I found this render of a GT350R convertible. Just for fun since there won't be one but there could be a regular GT350 vert?
The site also pointed out that the Ford parts website listed a replacement part for "Convertible; MOD 5.2L-TiVCT PFI NA HP1 GAS, Less Special Equipment Package; RH" which...
It has not accelerated it since i haven't ordered one (yet!) but I am much,much better informed about the S550 due to this site and the helpful members on here.
Jarstang just posted that the new color we saw on the GT350R, GT and Raptor is called Liquid Blue and Ford might offer it if they get good feedback. So....time to raise our voices!!
Oh and I wanna see this on the GT not just the GT350 please. It's too pretty to be on a limited volume car.
Thanks for the great write up and sucks to hear about the alignment/fitment issues. Ford's had QC issues in the past but they were supposed to have improved in the last few years. Growing pains of all the new models maybe... or hopefully. You are coming from some cars that are leaders in this...
You two father and son? That's great. :thumbsup: Mine is 8 right now and slowly taking an interest in cars, great hobby to share with the kid.
Great looking TY btw.
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Agreed especially with younger generation mostly driving automatic cars, they will miss out on some sales. Thing is, they probably will sell more than they will make so might be a moot point.
I agree with your last part but if they don't make a GT500 what will they make? I doubt a 5.2L...