Rumor - The GT500 thread

[10splaya22]

It's Horsepower Kings. Literally nothing they post is legit.

They're the TMZ of the auto industry...

Lol so true. I wish that site would die.

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[EleanorsBullitt]

2018 Shelby GT500 Rumors/Render

Beautiful, isn't she?

From Automobile Magazine:

What We Know
While a 700-odd-hp version of Ford’s Coyote V-8 isn’t out of the question, the next GT500 could instead borrow the twin-turbo, 3.5-liter V-6 from the Ford GT, complete with its port and direct fuel injection. Good for more than 600 hp, the EcoBoost engine would be mated to a six-speed manual transmission instead of the dual-clutch transaxle featured in the GT supercar. Bet on suspension, braking, and aerodynamic pieces similar to those on the GT350 and GT350R to help keep this powerful pony on the ground.

Potential Pitfalls
A V-6 GT500 would royally infuriate many Ford diehards. Even if the new car is faster, lighter, and more powerful, the change could be too sudden and alienate those who worship at the eight-cylinder altar.

Why It Matters
Putting a V-6 in the top-dog Mustang would be yet another step forward for Ford, which has championed engine downsizing. In practical terms, this powertrain would provide the raw performance of its predecessor without the weight of a supercharged V-8. And if what we’ve heard of the Ford GT concept is any guide, the V-6 could sound as nasty as any V-8 ’Stang.

Read more: http://www.automobilemag.com/featur...elby-gt500-vs-chevy-camaro-zl1/#ixzz3eGbEt6MQ

What do you think?
I would love to see someone photoshop this to have that classic Eleanor look!

 

[StangMan04]

Not from Ford, don't care.

 

[Mikevercetti]

I'm all for forced induction, but the top trim Mustang should be a V8. No question.

 

[cjgt350]

http://www.torquenews.com/106/2015-roush-phase-1-mustang-gt-makes-747hp-video

 

[Grimace427]

"Illustration: Theo Chin/Chris Doane Automotive"

 

[Khyber]

no v8 in a gt500? hah yeah right...

 

[L8APEX]

Bullshit news and a bullshit rendering

 

[cbrookre]

1000x of Meh. I like the GT350 WAY more than that rendering.

 

[bluebeastsrt]

More click bate. Why bother with a turbo six when the v8 is already making 750 easily?

 

[ConspicuousConsumption]

I'll be the first to say it. That rendering is great. I would sell my left nurt for that race car.

 

[madweazl]

Looks like a Camaro/Mustang hybrid...

 

[113]

V6 in the GT500? Lol no.

 

[thehunterooo]

V6 in the GT500? Lol no.

Less weight.

 

[Waylap1]

V6 in the GT500? Lol no.

I would never have believed the Raptor and Expedition can only be bought with a V6 either.

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