2018 + rumor mill... let's hear it!

[MAV]

If MY2018 is the first refresh for the S550, I think it would be less likely that the GT350 is carried into that refresh. Too many unique body panels to change just for the 350.

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[stanglife]

I personally wish they'd make a Pantera with the Voodoo... That would be something I'd be willing to sell sperm for.

So that will cover some of the destination charge - how are you paying for the rest? ;)

 

[DrumReaper]

So that will cover some of the destination charge - how are you paying for the rest? ;)

I have a plan... Oh do I have a plan. Capitalism is a wonderful thing.

 

[mattlqx]

If MY2018 is the first refresh for the S550, I think it would be less likely that the GT350 is carried into that refresh. Too many unique body panels to change just for the 350.

MY18 will be the only refresh for the S550. Ford is shifting cadence on the Mustang to be in line with all their other models. Facelift after 3 years, whole new platform after 6 years.

 

[Hack]

It is in the end a $60K Mustang, $20K more than a GT which fits most every need a mustang owner has, competes with a GT500 that beats it in ways that are important to many mustang buyers, and faces stiff competition with a Camaro at a cheaper price. Gentleman's bet that the bean counters at Ford got it right with the 2 year planned run. Only my thoughts.

I agree with this but at $60k it's closer to $30k over a GT.

I personally wish they'd make a Pantera with the Voodoo... That would be something I'd be willing to sell sperm for.

I agree a modern version of the Pantera with an Italian body and Voodoo mid-ships would be spectacular.

 

[machsmith]

Topnotch (insider??) gave some speculation as to how the 350 COULD carry on over into 18, using the 2015 ZL1 as a reference. The camaro in general got a refresh that year but the ZL1 body stayed the same. I could believe how Ford might do this as well, but 15 zl1 didnt have a direct competitor from Ford at that time. The ford will....
The question is, does Ford want to market a car that comes up shy (performance wise) vs the comp? I believe ford would still sell every last one of them regardless...

 

[Dary]

Im willing to bet there will be a GT500KR coming too. 12 by 2020 and we have how many?
Ford GT
Raptor
Focus RS
GT350
GT350R
GT500
GT500KR
Mach1

Fusion RS?
Tuarus sho?
What are the other 2 going to be and when do they fit them in?

IMO they dont want to overextend themselves. They had a plan initially and i think, in the end they will stick to it.

I wonder if Ford Performance would invest in Lincoln brand to compete with Cadillac V.

 

[Topnotch]

I wonder if Ford Performance would invest in Lincoln brand to compete with Cadillac V.

Ford Performance will not touch Lincoln.

 

[Hi-PO Stang]

If there is a refresh for MY2018, I don't see a refresh prevent production of a 2018 GT350. A refresh could mean a lighter and even more aerodynamic and more powerful GT350. Sales of GT350 could soar.

 

[MAV]

Sales of GT350 could soar.

Yeah, because sales are lagging with the current design... ;)

 

[Spectre]

If there is a refresh for MY2018, I don't see a refresh prevent production of a 2018 GT350. A refresh could mean a lighter and even more aerodynamic and more powerful GT350. Sales of GT350 could soar.

I'm all for extending the GT350 production, but I don't believe a refresh will lead to a lighter, more aerodynamic car. That would take a ground up redesign.

 

[PP0001]

Im willing to bet there will be a GT500KR coming too. 12 by 2020 and we have how many?
Ford GT
Raptor
Focus RS
GT350
GT350R
GT500
GT500KR
Mach1

Fusion RS?
Tuarus sho?
What are the other 2 going to be and when do they fit them in?

IMO they dont want to overextend themselves. They had a plan initially and i think, in the end they will stick to it.

How about one of these models in no given order!

Boss 351
Boss 429
Fairlane GT
Fairlane Cobra
Torino GT
Torino Talladega
Torino SCJ Cobra
Mustang III

;)

 

[DUJALA]

Im willing to bet there will be a GT500KR coming too. 12 by 2020 and we have how many?
Ford GT
Raptor
Focus RS
GT350
GT350R
GT500
GT500KR
Mach1

Fusion RS?
Tuarus sho?
What are the other 2 going to be and when do they fit them in?

IMO they dont want to overextend themselves. They had a plan initially and i think, in the end they will stick to it.

When making these lists everyone forgets about the FoST and FiST.

So...

FiST
FoST
Focus RS
GT350
Ford GT
Raptor
GT500
Mach 1

This leaves room for a potential fusion model above the fusion sport which I don't believe is being classified as a Ford Performance vehicle and as you mentioned a new taurus and two others. Based off the Ford Performance poster I do not believe the 350 and R are being considered two different vehicles. Another car people mentioned is a 50th anniversary Boss. This could fill the 350's void nicely and pick up where it left off, potentially previewing what is to come for the S650 a little early. A torino would be nice too!

 

[mattlqx]

When making these lists everyone forgets about the FoST and FiST

People leave out the ST because the press release said "more than 12 new cars" and that was in '14 when STs were already being pumped out. http://www.autoblog.com/2014/12/11/ford-promises-12-new-global-performance-vehicles-through-2020/

But the key is the "more than" part. The number is meant to be nebulous. This is a marketing press release after all and we know how Ford loooves to get carried away with that.

 

[Voodooo]

I thought that there was a very reputable dealer that confirmed a 5 year run for the GT350/R. I am betting there are going to be 2018's.

Don't believe what any dealer tells you about future production. They have no idea. Their only knowledge is sales. Not production numbers.

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