What would you like to see in the next GT500!!!

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what’s the issue having glass roof & SRA? Didn’t FCA investigate some Dodge Demon differential failures at drag strip. I’m asking, I had heard of issues, never heard an outcome. I don’t have issues with IRS, truth be told wish my 07 gt500 had it honestly ;)
There's no issue, it just doesn't make sense lol. If you are at the level where you actually need an SRA to hold up you sure wont be running a glass roof. Im just being picky anyway, if that's what you want all the power to ya.

I see a glass roof as being on a fun street cruiser, in which case, you 100% want irs.
 

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I'll put on my flame suit and say that considering the time gap we'll probably have before an all new GT500 comes out, I wouldn't be surprised if some form of electrification makes its way into the next gen.
 

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From what i read,the 2005 mustang was suppose to have an IRS,but a fool pulled the plug on it.
Yes and No.

The S197 was derived from a chassis with IRS.

Ford ditched it to save cost however. Remember, you could get a GT for under $25k back in the day.

It was a good move as the setup was vastly superior to the SN95/Fox and Ford was able to match the E90 M3 on the track with it in the Boss 302.
 

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Yes and No.

The S197 was derived from a chassis with IRS.

Ford ditched it to save cost however. Remember, you could get a GT for under $25k back in the day.

It was a good move as the setup was vastly superior to the SN95/Fox and Ford was able to match the E90 M3 on the track with it in the Boss 302.
thats true about them handling really well.The 13-14 GT500 beat the zl1 on alot of tracks without the IRS.
 

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Mid engine twin turbo six with an outer shell that looks like a C8 but adds one more exhaust outlet each side at the back.

They already have that.. costs a couple million bucks though.

Make it 5% smaller, 400-500# lighter, glass roof and keep the rest as is.
And let me pick the colors on the Brembos and the Recaros. :)
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How about all wheel drive? Didn't I read something along the way saying the front hubs for the GT350 are splined?

ON EDIT: When is the new body style coming out anyway? The S550 is getting pretty long in the tooth at this point.
 

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Portions of the wheel hub were sourced from the Exploder. Cheaper to pilfer as-is then to change and add another part into the system. Direct from the gentleman responsible for the hub/brakes.
 

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I love that car.
Do you buy it as spec'd or did you order it?
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I haven't bought off a lot since the late 80's, must have something to do with my oddball idea of options.
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I haven't bought off a lot since the late 80's, must have something to do with my oddball idea of options.
.................Out of over a million F-series trucks produced in MY 2017, my Scab is the only 1 like it..
Again... a gorgeous car. I also have the five-spoke wheels. I think they look much better than the Track Pack wheels. Hey, what do you know.... they aren't black wheels!
 

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I haven't bought off a lot since the late 80's, must have something to do with my oddball idea of options.
.................Out of over a million F-series trucks produced in MY 2017, my Scab is the only 1 like it..

I can understand this after trying to find a 2020 500 optioned how I wanted it, ended up ordering it and couldn't be happier. 1st car I've ever ordered, and I've got to say the whole process was very cool getting to track the progress of the vehicle and then finally getting the call that it had arrived.
 

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I can understand this after trying to find a 2020 500 optioned how I wanted it, ended up ordering it and couldn't be happier. 1st car I've ever ordered, and I've got to say the whole process was very cool getting to track the progress of the vehicle and then finally getting the call that it had arrived.
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I've always been amazed how people can spend so much time on the net looking for a car or truck with the " right " options. Ordering has always been the way to go for me, & the wait time is used to start the mods..
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I've always been amazed how people can spend so much time on the net looking for a car or truck with the " right " options. Ordering has always been the way to go for me, & the wait time is used to start the mods..
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Two reasons come to mind. First is a lot of people are trying to stretch the buying power of their money- and buying used typically presents a much better value. Second, sometimes they're trying to buy a car no longer offered new.
 

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Id like to see 30mpg like a vette


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