You know better.Give us a little something DBK...
You know better.Give us a little something DBK...
So now that this thread has run it's course, let me just summarize:
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I have a '93 Cobra, sold my '04 but will eventually have another, and love my '14, so I definitely see your point of Ford going hard on an S550 send off in '18-19 if there's a new Mustang coming in 2020.18/19 as a halo send off for the s550 cars seems appropriate. The 93 cobra and cobra r, 03/04 cobra, 13/14 cobra all landed at the end of product life cycles.
I'm not expecting ford to do so, but if they wanted to, it'd be fun to see a demon fighter. I doubt they'll bother. With how the gt500 will likely ship, they only need to offer something like a drag pack to make it a high 9 car. Slicks, skinnies, a 110+ tune, and weight reduction via wheels, seats etc would be enough if it has a 7spd dct and roughly 675-700whp.
What's interesting is the number of people who say "no" to info provided to us by known engineers working on the product, yet don't share any of their alleged "I'm in the know" information to counter the information they say is correct. I'm pretty sure Ford is on the cusp of releasing it (seeing how the ordering banks should be opening very soon for MY18), and after that it will be too late to say "I told you so"; as anyone can come on here and say "no, that's not right" and then take credit later if something changed (which it always does). If anyone really has information that contradicts any presented information, they should share with the board. Isn't that what the purpose of a forum is for, discussion and not just denial?
I've been passing along very credible information from someone on the project and have protected her/his identity while doing so. Would be great if one of these "no" people would step up, put their money where their mouth is so to speak, and provide details to debunk the already provided information. It can be done without revealing your source very easily. So I guess the question here is, if this is possible (Like I've shown), then why isn't anyone providing details instead of just saying "no"? I'm guessing because they don't have any details and they don't want to look bad when it is released and the "no" people were wrong. Just my opinion and really wish more people would share information.
What's interesting is the number of people who say "no" to info provided to us by known engineers working on the product, yet don't share any of their alleged "I'm in the know" information to counter the information they say is correct. I'm pretty sure Ford is on the cusp of releasing it (seeing how the ordering banks should be opening very soon for MY18), and after that it will be too late to say "I told you so"; as anyone can come on here and say "no, that's not right" and then take credit later if something changed (which it always does). If anyone really has information that contradicts any presented information, they should share with the board. Isn't that what the purpose of a forum is for, discussion and not just denial?
I've been passing along very credible information from someone on the project and have protected her/his identity while doing so. Would be great if one of these "no" people would step up, put their money where their mouth is so to speak, and provide details to debunk the already provided information. It can be done without revealing your source very easily. So I guess the question here is, if this is possible (Like I've shown), then why isn't anyone providing details instead of just saying "no"? I'm guessing because they don't have any details and they don't want to look bad when it is released and the "no" people were wrong. Just my opinion and really wish more people would share information.
I'm not taking it personally, especially since I KNOW THE PERSON giving me the info and you haven't provided ANY info. If I'm being misled, then they are misleading members of their own design team and not sure how that can be held against me?
Again, I was told May 29th that Ford was planning on an announcement in 4 to 6 weeks (we are still in this time frame).
Order banks open the 17th I believe? So hopefully we should know by then.
I will gladly come back and revisit this post after the announcement to compare notes.
Might know Jan 19th...scratch that, bad info.
I'd be willing to bet there is a 2018 GT500...and I think there's a really good chance of the reveal in New York in April.
Well, I'd be willing to bet some cash of course. I can't say how I know, but trust me.
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Look for a limited release this summer (much like the GT350 2015 release) with normal full ordering this fall. 5.0, twin 62mm's, 775hp/700trq, priced in low 70's.
Save your pennies, it's gonna happen this year.
Limited release this summer like the GT350 was then full orders this fall.
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Pretty sure reveal will be in April at New York show. Order banks usually don't open until May.
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Yes, 5.0 I don't know where the 5.2 talk came from, lol.
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Summer released was pushed back due to design issues (hard starting and oil consumption issues) as I've already mentioned. (that's the first 6 quotes you posted).
5.2 with CPC? No way they get the supercharged power they want from a 5.2 at a boost point that carries a warranty. (7th and last quote)
No 2018? Ok, they will make it next year with a complete Mustang redesign scheduled for the following year...because that makes sense.
As for misleading their team members; if what I've shared isn't true, then YES THEY ARE. You don't even know who I got this info from and I can assure you this person would not give me false info.
Don't take it personally. I'm legitimately not trying to give you grief either. I'm just telling you, whoever is telling you this stuff either is intentionally misinforming you, or they just don't know what they are talking about...especially since you have nothing to share other that the word "no".
Was wrong, is wrong, will be wrong.