Will the GT500 Have a DCT

[Nameless]

As cool as it would be to have a true DCT, I don't think Ford would have gone through all that trouble and investment to only start all over again and develop an entirely new transmission for a niche very low volume car.

Well, Ford developed the 10R for the 90% of their RWD cars and the DCT is coming from Tremec so, it’s not developed by Ford.

Regardless, I would like to think the GT trans would make its way into the GT500. Or a 7 speed manual. But the idea of a beefed up 10R80 isn't out of the question in my mind. But like I always have said here, I won't speculate because I'm not Ford.

It’s not going to be the GT trans. The GT has a Getrag DCT, this one will be a Tremec DCT (a little more robust) as FastCarFanBoy said.

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[Falc'man]

It would make sense that they want to differentiate their performance cars from the regular line up. Especially this one.

They probably don't like the idea of using a (basically) truck transmission in their flagship pony car.

Having similar parts to their trucks wouldn't be an excuse because one could argue the motor for the flagship Ford, the GT, is from a truck.

I hope it's not just about bragging rights because if the DCT doesn't offer any notable advantages over the 10sp then it's a woftam.

 

[Franklin Yeti]

FYI for the thread. My dealer called me today and said that they have confirmation (not sure how) but they said they have very solid information that the 2019 GT 500 will have the 10 speed automatic transmission! I am on the list to trade in my 2018 for the 2019 GT500 come order time at the end of this year. And for those who wonder, yes. I have money to burn

 

[nastang87xx]

I'm not bent out of shape, maybe you think I am.
Just sayin, guys come in here saying they want it to have the auto, or think that it SHOULD, just because GM and Ford co-designed it. IF ford wants to out perform the ZL1-L1E on the track, its gonna need every advantage it can get IMO.
Maybe it wont end up being a track type car but all leads have went that direction.

I'd have no problems with that 10A, if ford included it in a drag pack option.

Fair dice.

 

[Farruko]

FYI for the thread. My dealer called me today and said that they have confirmation (not sure how) but they said they have very solid information that the 2019 GT 500 will have the 10 speed automatic transmission! I am on the list to trade in my 2018 for the 2019 GT500 come order time at the end of this year. And for those who wonder, yes. I have money to burn

I don’t mean be rude, but you dealer is full of BS. It will be a DCT.

 

[Franklin Yeti]

I don’t mean be rude, but you dealer is full of BS. It will be a DCT.

You can be as rude as you like, everyone has their stance on it I suppose. Either way, DCT or A10, I'm happy.

 

[machsmith]

never trust what dealers say. should be a slogan.

 

[Darkane]

And for those who wonder, yes. I have money to burn

I don’t think anyone cares? But good for you I guess

 

[loubif]

FYI for the thread. My dealer called me today and said that they have confirmation (not sure how) but they said they have very solid information that the 2019 GT 500 will have the 10 speed automatic transmission! I am on the list to trade in my 2018 for the 2019 GT500 come order time at the end of this year. And for those who wonder, yes. I have money to burn

Well...since you have "money to burn", mind helping a fellow car, and more importantly, Mustang enthusiast fund his dream GT500 purchase :cheers:

 

[machsmith]

maybe the same kid that won the 450m+ lotto? HAHA, J/K. He still didn't want to burn it.

 

[Nameless]

Well...since you have "money to burn", mind helping a fellow car, and more importantly, Mustang enthusiast fund his dream GT500 purchase :cheers:

Im not picky, I’d settle with a Whipple.

 

[Franklin Yeti]

I don’t think anyone cares? But good for you I guess

The comment about "money to burn" was a play on posts you can see on the forum here when people talk about trading in a car they have just bought within the last couple of years for a new ride. aka "unless you have a money tree". That's it, no other intent. You can relax now.

 

[nastang87xx]

If it really is the 10R80 then they better tune it so it shifts Hellcat ZF8 fast...actually faster. Actually Z06 8L90 at WOT fast (say what you want about that poop trans but when hustling it, yikes is it fast). I'd believe the DCT thing though granted still don't know what to expect. Ford has always been a little quirky with their specialized Mustangs to set them apart.

 

[BmacIL]

It's a DCT.

 

[Driver 8]

It's a DCT.

Can you say if a manual will be an option?

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