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To my understanding, this was the dilemma Ford had all along with giving the Mustang an Independent Rear Suspension. While it would obviously give the Mustang performance advantages in handling, because of what was involved, it would increase the weight significantly, as well...

I hope you're right. The flat plane in the GT350 is a truly amazing engine. But I'd dare say you're forgetting about the pressure by the Prius-Nazi crowd is putting on regs. I'm not an engineer, but, I'm not sure that a smaller turbocharged V8 would be practical. More cylinders equals longer...

I honestly believe this is a VERY good possibility. I think the upcoming turbocharged V-(SIX) Ford GT, is a "tell" to Ford's plans for the Mustang. Given CAFE regs, Obama's plans for increased fuel economy, etc. It all points towards "Ecoboost" 4 and 6 cylinder only Mustangs. Covet your V8...

I want to know how the exhaust sound change works! I heard it change the moment you hit the button! I'd love to hear how the shift sound works, too! Awesome video, thank you! :headbang:

You won't get the same sound as a flat-plane engine by cutting out the resonators. Sorry to burst your bubble.:crazy:

Not necessarily. When Ford went from an iron block aluminum head on the GT500 to an all aluminum engine in 2010? it dropped the overall weight low enough to also drop the 'gas guzzler' tax on the GT500. Just because its a V8, doesn't mean it's incapable of being efficient. Internal combustion...

Could be. Sucks to think we mere mortals won't get to own one. :brokenheart:

You could be 100% correct. I'm guesstimating. I was being conservative, as I think Ford may want the GT to complete with a ZR-1 variant, which in recent years, was at $110k fully loaded.

Agreed.

Nothing wrong with practical or economic whatsoever. However, to the point, if that's your aim, I'm betting you're barely going to spring for electric windows and locks on your 4-door econ Fiesta/Focus, let alone a few grand more for an "ST".

I think you're right about Ford having too many ponies in the SUV corral. If the Bronco were to make a big come back, it would have to have a big enough demographic to compete directly with Jeep Wranglers, Toyota FJ's and the like, as well as get rid of one of its SUVs in its lineup for Ford to...

After giving it more thought, here's my prediction: 2017: Ford GT Ecoboost 6 cyl, 650-700HP produced in limited numbers until 2019 at $90k MSRP w/ $10k - $15k dealer markup (because people will pay it). 2020 - 2023: Mustang GT500 Ecoboost V8 introduced, 725HP+, limited production 1st year...

Point taken, but I still believe that "ST" buyers are just as much a niche mdemographic as Mustang buyers.

I'm not opposed to them as far as their existence. My point is that once you have an ST out the door, you could have a Mustang. To each their own, but inasmuch as the Mustang is a niche market, so are the suped up hatches. I'm just of the opinion that if you're going to do something worth...

EXACTLY!

Honestly, I think the Fiesta and Fusion ST's are a waste of time. By the time you get to the out-the-door price of those things, you might as well get yourself a real performance vehicle, like the Mustang. When I saw the Bronco prototype back in 2011 or so, I was drooling all over that thing...

According to Ford's site "...Ford is bringing more than 12 new performance vehicles from now through 2020!" In previous interviews with Dave Pericak, he didn't say specifically that there would be a future Shelby GT500, but when asked directly, Pericak smirked and said that he would not comment...

Chevy Quality? Is it just me, or does the craftsmanship (I use the term loosely) on the SS headrest look horrible by comparison to the Mustang? :barf:

Wow! This has GOT to be the most dramatic bang-for-your-buck mod EVER! Well done! :thumbsup:

Looks sweet! You should Grabber Blue plastidip the Pony!:headbang: