Interesting, would give some really nice low end torque and stability
Hopefully it keeps a good engine note... I would expect it would go down in size if this is true. It will be necessary to hit CAFE.
Trying to figure out how to read this. Does this mean the V6 is no longer dead? Or it is no longer offered and it should rest in peace?
Seems somewhat contradictory as Aluminum is to lighten and leather is heavier... but let's go with it.
Of all of the statements this is the most hard to believe. All the extra tech and materials will drive the price up, unless Ford is not OK with losing money (service model?). Maybe the investments in aluminum on the F150 will make the R&D part there already taken and no incremental cost other than materials.
I knew that, but my sarcastic nature had to go there...I meant to add a comma lol, may it Rest in Peace
:cheers:
Who's he? I'm not too involved in the ordinary forums as I'm UK based and only joined when I ordered my car
My main concern would be this: if in the end they over reach in the quest to lower weight and cut the general purpose usability of the car, then I would rather carry the extra weight. Changing materials is one thing. Changing the footprint and space within the cars is another, and that moves the car into a different segment. People (I think) love the Mustang because it provides great driving characteristics (maybe not class leading, but great) while still providing a practical option for daily driving and grocery hauling. If you go the 2016 Camaro route and cut the usability (trunk, interior volume including rear seat space) then the car cuts out many of the fringe buyers who are not die-hards (EDIT for clarification, non die-hards are a majority of the buyers) but are willing to consider it because it is a cool alternative to the normal people haulers. Of course, if the 2016 Camaro starts selling 15-20k per month then my theory is blown out of the water...
Oh yeah, ..I'd rather see them be ambitious!