2015 SVT?

[on d bit]

Why would it suck? I was simply stating the z28 is not as fast as the z06/991t/991gt3/gtr like GM is trying to make everyone believe.

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[w3rkn]

All cars are made with "parts" and GM chose very good parts for the Z28. They took one of their best ever naturally aspirated engines, their best ever brakes, their best ever shocks, their best ever tires, and added as much aero help as was feasible. Then tuned the chassis for neutral handling and balance.

While I am not thrilled with the price of the Z28 or its weight, all reviews have been extremely positive. It will be interesting to see if that initial impression remains after longer drives, of course. But it does seem like a pretty special car, and is beginning to make me a fan.

Consider the ZL1/GT500 debtate. As shown in that spreadsheet, the GT500 wins most benchmarks, yet the drivers preferred the ZL1 over the GT500 4-0. It was a blowout in terms of preference. However I do remember Chris Harris preferring the bonkers behavior of the GT500 over the more refined ZL1. So maybe its 4-1. Now consider that the Z28 is better than the ZL1 in every aspect but raw power, and it isn't surprising that it will be a great car as well.

The big question will be how well Ford can respond. We know the GT350 will be on a lighter platform than the Z28, and we know it will have at least the option for carbon ceramic brakes. But what will the suspension tuning or shock quality be like? How about the transmission or thermal management? Ford can definitely deliver when they want to (see the GT40 for example), but GM has also shown they can tune a car with the best (C7, Camaro 1LE, Z28, ZL1, CTS-V, AST). In fact, GM has done a much better job lately with the RWD, high powered vehicles. Ford will definitely have their work cut out for them.

Either way, it's a great time to be a pony/muscle car fan.

-T

Sorry, I don't think anyone thinks much about the Z28...



I'd rather own another Z06 instead... than a Z. Which was just a GM's exec wet dream. If you gave me one, I'd sell it an buy a GT350 & Explorer.

 

[WestRace]

Some people in here have absolutely no sense of humor... like some Camaro fanbois.

 

[Grimace427]

Most likely the GT350 will use some version of multimatic shocks. There was a thread way back about Multimatic shock became sponsor of Ford racing.
But since this shock is also being used by the Z28 so it must suck bad.

I can't see the second photo you posted(blocked on my work computer) but the Z28 doesn't have remote reservoir shocks like your first photo.

These are the Multimatic DSSV shocks that come stock on the Z28.

 

[WestRace]

I can't see the second photo you posted(blocked on my work computer) but the Z28 doesn't have remote reservoir shocks like your first photo.

These are the Multimatic DSSV shocks that come stock on the Z28.

I got the photo online, but regardless, I guess my point is all about engineering a car.

 

[WestRace]

I wish the GT350 will look like this

 

[Twin Turbo]

Errr, no thanks

I love GT350 to have a subtle widebody...........not something as OTT as that.

 

[Satan]

I wish I could just know the specs on the damn thing. If it's a 5.2 Flat plane with good suspension and carbons, can paint it pink and put dicks on it for all I care.

 

[on d bit]

Im confused. Why is it not listed in the 2015 order guides? Will they bring out another 15 order guide later?

 

[GTMamba]

Im confused. Why is it not listed in the 2015 order guides? Will they bring out another 15 order guide later?

Do you have some kind of bet going about MY? I don't get why you care so much when everyone pretty much agrees on when it will actually be available.

The options in the CONCEPS screen captures for the SVT model were real; obviously they were pulled by Ford and not included in the order guide. Whether that means it was a mistake or released too early who knows. But the screen captures from the order banks are there for all to see. That means you can bank on "Avalanche Gray" being a real/new color that will be available for the SVT model.

 

[NRMStand]

FWIW, they can always update the order guides. That's what the first page is there for.

Not saying it will happen but would it surprise anyone that if there were to be a late availability SVT model, they would hold off on publishing it until later?

 

[tbonez3858]

I wish the GT350 will look like this

Ricer muscle car.
Two foot of tire and a 1 1/2 foot wide body kit
Foot long defuser
Rear foil that looks like something out of aliens

..No thanks...I would literally be embarrassed to drive that.

I will pull my money off of the table if it looks like that and go with a GT premium.

 

[on d bit]

Thank you NRM.

 

[M.Senger]

Ricer muscle car.
Two foot of tire and a 1 1/2 foot wide body kit
Foot long defuser
Rear foil that looks like something out of aliens

..No thanks...I would literally be embarrassed to drive that.

I will pull my money off of the table if it looks like that and go with a GT premium.

Ok so is anything about SVT sure yet? It will be supercharged or turbocharged?

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