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I don't think anyone is implying that the dealership does a 'bait and switch' to put ADM on an ordered car. The price is negotiated at the time the order is placed. If the dealer wants to add ADM to an order they can try to do so, and if the customer doesn't agree to those terms when placing...

I think the GT500 will be an EcoBoost, not only to keep in step with their current marketing thrust, but because it will be easier to get more power out of a smaller displacement V8 with turbos than with a supercharger. The only question here is packaging, and what it will take to shoe-horn the...

No, it's not. Not sure how what you want relates to Ford's plans. I can guarantee you there are a lot of Mustang faithful out there that would much rather have a V8. Based on what? You don't think Ford has beaten the crap out of the 5.2L, just like they do with ALL of their performance...

Nah, I think you're jumping the gun. As previously alluded to, the engine choice for the GT was all about packaging and the classing rules for Le Mans, which was not a concern when they built the previous FGT. They are limited to either 5.5L naturally aspirated or 4.0L forced induction. Their...

I disagree. I think the CF wheels will be standard. Those wheels are a significant feature that differentiates the 'R' from the standard GT350.

Not sure why you think it's so 'clear' that the GT500 will be powered by a V6. I believe the main reason the FGT has that power plant is because of its implications toward their racing program and the need to fit within the rules for engine displacement. The GT500 does not have to conform to...

Don't jump to conclusions. These may actually be upgraded seats over the Recaros we've seen in the show car.

Historically, Mustangs with an "R" designation have been street legal. See 1995 and 2000 Cobra R... If whatever they are intending to release will be a track only model, I would expect it will actually have an "S" designation like the Boss model before it. Then there are some who believe that...

I'm sure it's partially because they know that 80% of them will never see meaningful track duty anyway, so making features that are only truly necessary for heavy track use optional keeps the base price down a bit, and then allows them to mark up those features more, as part of a package, than...

ALL S550s have aluminum hood and fenders (and rear deck). It is nothing new for the GT350. That is why it is not really noteworthy...

Nah, you're not crazy. It will likely be a bit lighter, mostly because of the lighter crankshaft, as was stated previously. Also possible they are using lighter weight rods and other internal bits to support the high RPMs.

If it is standard, that will make the rumored <$53K base price that much more of a value. I hope it does come standard. I don't want to have to buy any fluff packages to get it. The base model they have been showing seems to have everything I'd want.

I have a feeling this car will be manual only, if for no other reason than weight/balance, but the GT-500 will get an optional 10-speed to help its straight line performance (read: beat the hell out of the Hellcat). :)

Nice breakdown. Just for comparison, the Ferrari 458 4.5L FPC motor makes about 328 lb-ft of torque at 9000 (redline...where I believe it also achieves its peak HP). With .7 liters more displacement than Ferrari's engine, I don't think it's unreasonable to believe that the GT-350 may be making...

Okay, you wear the shoes; how would you have spun it? The previous model made 420HP. The new one makes 15 more. Without divulging exactly how much it makes, I'm curious to know how it could have been stated in a way that would have satisfied you? It's not like they sensationalized it. They...

Thank you for reinforcing my point from before. :) That blown GT500 engine costs around twice what you are estimating for the GT350 motor (which is twice what a standard Coyote costs). Yet the GT500's base price for 2014 was ~$55K. As stated before, I think the GT350 will cost less to...

Not apples to apples. For one, only 750 units per year of the LS were built (1500 total). They have already stated that they will make thousands of the GT-350 per year. Secondly, there's a thing called progress. The new GT performs on par with the outgoing Boss in most ways, and even...

I think you're understating the differences a bit there. The Boss Roadrunner motor had special CNC'd heads, unique intake, lightweight internals and valve train components, forged pistons, different cams, etc. etc. You forget that the GT500 has plenty of unique parts too. Upgraded suspension...

I never underestimate the value of acceleration. I'm a drag racer at heart. However, let's be realistic here, the difference in 0-60 time, for any reasonable first gear ratio Ford chooses, is probably going to be no more than a couple tenths. Most people are not going to notice that on the...

This echoes verbatim what Topnotch said the car would be. We've all seen the evidence to support those features on this site. I think it's legit.