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2015+ Shelby GT350 Mustang
A lighter SVT car with F-150 Aluminum Frame Technology
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<blockquote data-quote="DHG1078" data-source="post: 14337041" data-attributes="member: 65442"><p>The F-150 does <strong><u>NOT</u></strong> have an aluminum frame, it's an aluminum body on a steel frame. Completely different.</p><p></p><p>To make a unique unibody for an SVT car from aluminum would mean redesigning the entire car. Aluminum behaves differently from steel, so it won't perform the same in crash tests or performance tests without a heavy redesign.</p><p></p><p>It is possible the next SVT variant will get aluminum doors and rear fenders, but that's about all that's left without going overboard on development costs. Also, aluminum doors and rear quarter panels could actually hurt weight distribution and upset the car's balance. </p><p></p><p>SVT will make a fast car that people can afford. Mustang won't see an aluminum unibody until the 7th gen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DHG1078, post: 14337041, member: 65442"] The F-150 does [B][U]NOT[/U][/B] have an aluminum frame, it's an aluminum body on a steel frame. Completely different. To make a unique unibody for an SVT car from aluminum would mean redesigning the entire car. Aluminum behaves differently from steel, so it won't perform the same in crash tests or performance tests without a heavy redesign. It is possible the next SVT variant will get aluminum doors and rear fenders, but that's about all that's left without going overboard on development costs. Also, aluminum doors and rear quarter panels could actually hurt weight distribution and upset the car's balance. SVT will make a fast car that people can afford. Mustang won't see an aluminum unibody until the 7th gen. [/QUOTE]
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