Ford to build FPC VOODOO till 2020

[JohnZiraldo]

Ford Performance and Multimatic's amazing racing success this year with both the FGT and the GT350R-C, plus the sales of the production versions have no doubt changed a lot of thinking at Ford. It makes no sense to stop production for original exclusivity reasons instead of pressing on with production of racing championship and sales leading cars and engines.

FCA and GM put Hellcats and LTxs in anything with four wheels, but Ford should limit itself to exclusive motors for any cars that attract ADMs? I don't think so.

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[jonb347]

well the gt350 is confirmed for the new body style in 18 based on the color and trim guide ordering for us dealers so im sure it would be 19 too.

 

[Tank]

If the 5.2 FPC gets produced for that long, it'll be interesting to see how the internal components evolve...

 

[Bossing]

GT350 may end up being a 5-year run.... MY2015 thru MY2019

 

[Twin Turbo]

well the gt350 is confirmed for the new body style in 18 based on the color and trim guide ordering for us dealers so im sure it would be 19 too.

Really? Have I missed this being posted before? :eyebulge:

(are the guides already available for the 18MY then?)

 

[SchultzLT1]

If they continue thru 2019 there has to be changes. They can't let the new ZL1 beat up on their GT350 for the rest of the S550 run. If they upped the game for 2018 and never gave the chance for the ZL1 to pull ahead, it would be ideal.

 

[Sasuketr]

Looks like boss 302 will steal the rarity crown from the gt 350. If this is true, then bye bye ADM's and welcome invoice prices. Hack we might even see gt350 rentals out there.

 

[lemers]

The ADMs will stay, at least until MY change over

 

[jonb347]

just have to find honest dealer. all mine go at msrp

 

[machsmith]

GT350 may end up being a 5-year run.... MY2015 thru MY2019

I read that initially 2 years ago.
If you look at the past, especially in the recent run of GT500's the specific motors didnt run but a few years max a piece. Wouldn't see why this one would be any different? Eventually this one will most likely be irrelevant when a lighter, better performing car comes in the s650.
FR plant is hurting for work, they are only working 6 hr shifts right now...and it supposed to continue for 4 months. So i guess if it means keeping people working, ford better do the right thing and make zillions of them.

 

[5.Oh Crush]

If it ends up being true, I hope we start seeing more aftermarket support for our cars.

Maybe, but with a front end refresh, I doubt it.

:cheers:

 

[JohnZiraldo]

If they continue thru 2019 there has to be changes. They can't let the new ZL1 beat up on their GT350 for the rest of the S550 run. If they upped the game for 2018 and never gave the chance for the ZL1 to pull ahead, it would be ideal.

The GT350 is not the ZL1's competitor. That is the GT500's role and maybe a Mach1 for the 1LE. The GT350's competitor in GT4 racing will be the Z28 if it shows up.

 

[5.Oh Crush]

This is bad news for current owners, yes. BUT, the good news is MY18 is a front end refresh. If its an epic fail, advantage current owners. If its epic-lee awesome, I might trader up and I can use GT500 aftermarket. Glad I didn't pay ADM!

I plan to wait to see the refresh and then the 2020 next gen. I could move to 2019 as they wind down or order a 2020. Although, I don't like first year gen.

I expect the current GT350s to take a hit for a few years if GT350 goes for two more years and then maintain after 2020.

Ford leaked the bronco. I was hoping more on the Mustang.

Cheers

 

[nastang87xx]

I bet this is going to be all crate motor stuff, which is fine. I'd love to see some Ford Performance support for this engine, shoot for 600 HP NA and show the Lambo V10 what's up!

 

[5.Oh Crush]

The ADMs will stay, at least until MY change over

Players Play, Dealers lie. They will hold onto ADMs even in the face of announcements by Ford that there are more GT350s. They play dumb. The refresh will start ADMs again. Especially if Ford throws the buyer a new bone. I think badges will change on MY18 with the refresh.
:cheers:

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