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2020+ Shelby GT500 Mustang
Anyone else frustrated with Ford over the next GT500?
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<blockquote data-quote="68fastback" data-source="post: 16176415" data-attributes="member: 44957"><p>Ford's new Driver Control Technology (yeah, they stepped on "DCT" -lol) for powertrain, DCT, next-gen Magnaride, new EPAS steering, 4s vs cup-2 tires, etc) are uniquely integrated/programmed for each of the three tiers (base [no cunards or whatever those thingies behind front wheels are called -lol], 'handling' [my term, I forgot theirs] and CF Track Pack) individual drive modes (five in total?). Base spoiler on base car; base + Gurney flap on 'handling' (aftermarket opportunity for base car?); and GT4 on CF Track Pack which actually IS slightly modified (at its sides, I believe). Interesting overall development pattern: iterative process starting with supercomputer modelling, parts prototyping, monthly test sessions at Ford's Charlotte Racing center (aero and, I'm assuming, shaker rig), then on-track testing and repeat. Some clever first-time application of production 3D printing (to lighten some parts like the handbrake support bracket) vs doing production retool for such -- permitted focusing more of the overall development budget on performance. Block similar to GT350 but strengthened -- also head-bolts go deeper into modified block to permit over 1,600 psi cylinder pressures. Mentioned forged rods but didn't distinguish sinter-forged vs H/I beams. Heads/valves are modified (no specifics). No <em>major</em> revelations but lots of good tidbits/insights.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="68fastback, post: 16176415, member: 44957"] Ford's new Driver Control Technology (yeah, they stepped on "DCT" -lol) for powertrain, DCT, next-gen Magnaride, new EPAS steering, 4s vs cup-2 tires, etc) are uniquely integrated/programmed for each of the three tiers (base [no cunards or whatever those thingies behind front wheels are called -lol], 'handling' [my term, I forgot theirs] and CF Track Pack) individual drive modes (five in total?). Base spoiler on base car; base + Gurney flap on 'handling' (aftermarket opportunity for base car?); and GT4 on CF Track Pack which actually IS slightly modified (at its sides, I believe). Interesting overall development pattern: iterative process starting with supercomputer modelling, parts prototyping, monthly test sessions at Ford's Charlotte Racing center (aero and, I'm assuming, shaker rig), then on-track testing and repeat. Some clever first-time application of production 3D printing (to lighten some parts like the handbrake support bracket) vs doing production retool for such -- permitted focusing more of the overall development budget on performance. Block similar to GT350 but strengthened -- also head-bolts go deeper into modified block to permit over 1,600 psi cylinder pressures. Mentioned forged rods but didn't distinguish sinter-forged vs H/I beams. Heads/valves are modified (no specifics). No [i]major[/i] revelations but lots of good tidbits/insights. [/QUOTE]
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