Another Predator Engine Pic

chill66 said:

Ford doesn't normally quote WHP, only power at the crank. If this thing truly is low 700 WHP, we're talking HIGH 700's at the crank. Right?

Assuming 710 HP and 12% drivetrain losses, that's 795 HP at the crank. That can't be right.

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I think DCTs have more parasitic loss. To TeamLethals point, the calc is going to be different

LethalPerformance said:

There's a lot more to this new car then the engine itself. It's gonna be pretty bad ass.

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So let’s focus on this! Tell me MORE?!!

GT500TT said:

Sound like she is going to be a stout ole girl!! 700-RWHP is a big #!! Glad to have you back Mach!! 772 hp is a nice #!

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Yeah, I was being a bit immature there bud, sorry. Its just after waiting this long and to be hit with low 700's...after 662... just didn't seem right. I was coming back around after that rendering, and now, after hearing RWHP #'s, I'm floored. I was thinking in the back of my head that they could actually be RWHP #'s.

LethalPerformance said:

Also keep in mind that the transmission in this car is going to make a big difference in how fast it is as well. Just like the A10 2018's are wicked fast for their power the supposed 7 speed that will be in the GT500 should make that thing fly.

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Yes, it will be a burner, I've heard a good DCT will feel like an additional 50HP is added to the car with how fast it shifts and keeps momentum flowing forward. This car will be very deep into the 10's, stock.
This car IS going to be crazy and at 770 area, it WILL be worth the wait.

_M_ said:

I think DCTs have more parasitic loss. To TeamLethals point, the calc is going to be different

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So with the DCT that should be enough for mid 10's off the show room floor(may be drag radials ) .May be high 9's if you pulley down (plenty of 15-17 GT's on here running that number with 700's ).

I'm super pumped other than when I read it's going to be this time next year! Nothing to do but wait but damn its going to seem like forever now. Maybe as stuff really starts coming out the time will go better. I still hope they are talking order it this year receive it early 2019. If it's really only going to be unveiled at NEXT years Detroit show that is ridiculous! But whatcha Gina do but freakin wait!

GT500TT said:

I'm super pumped other than when I read it's going to be this time next year! Nothing to do but wait but damn its going to seem like forever now. Maybe as stuff really starts coming out the time will go better. I still hope they are talking order it this year receive it early 2019. If it's really only going to be unveiled at NEXT years Detroit show that is ridiculous! But whatcha Gina do but freakin wait!

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Well ....thats an additional year to save up more .

I'm guessing 717whp. That's some real Street Speed.

Well put! Told my Ford guy yesterday I'll probably write him a check for the whole thing when it finally arrives. And the sad part is it looks like it might be true!

_M_ said:

I think DCTs have more parasitic loss. To TeamLethals point, the calc is going to be different

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From what I'm understanding, is that it may be slightly more than a manual. I'd expect around maybe 11%

GT500TT said:

I'm super pumped other than when I read it's going to be this time next year! Nothing to do but wait but damn its going to seem like forever now. Maybe as stuff really starts coming out the time will go better. I still hope they are talking order it this year receive it early 2019. If it's really only going to be unveiled at NEXT years Detroit show that is ridiculous! But whatcha Gina do but freakin wait!

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Hey man, when its THAT bad ass, waiting another year aint so bad. Now I can understand why Ford would release info this early. Aint no chevy going to be able to touch that until the big bad mid engine comes around, which won't be until 2021my

machsmith said:

From what I'm understanding, is that it may be slightly more than a manual. I'd expect around 10%, maybe 11%

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isnt it the other way? A typical manual is around 15%, so a DCT would be more like a 17-18% loss. Or am I wrong?

_M_ said:

isnt it the other way? A typical manual is around 15%, so a DCT would be more like a 17-18% loss. Or am I wrong?

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A typical manual has way less than 15% loss. '11-18 are showing less than 10%, more like 7-8%.

machsmith said:

Hey man, when its THAT bad ass, waiting another year aint so bad. Now I can understand why Ford would release info this early. Aint no chevy going to be able to touch that until the big bad mid engine comes around, which won't be until 2021my

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Man I'm hanging in there and I will purchase one!! This is the car I have been waiting/dreaming off. If I get cranky you guys put me in line!

I think the GT350 is around 10%, and DCT's are close to manuals for Drivetrain loss.
I've heard this is getting a CF drive shaft as well. HEARD, which should help a lot.
Cheese and rice, this thing is going to be nuts.

See getting better by the minute!!