We should ask the focus DCT owners who are in every 15-20k miles for a new clutch pack replacement how reliable they are
Stupidest Thing About 2020 GT500!
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We should ask the focus DCT owners who are in every 15-20k miles for a new clutch pack replacement how reliable they are
Maybe it wont start at $90k, but it's likely to end up at $90k after options and ADM
Maybe 90k if you are terrible at negotiating LOL
I agree the rotary dial looks out of place on this car--no contest there. However, if the DCT in the GT500 is anything like the one in my current car (F80 M3), the parking pawls do not engage until the car is stationary and the engine is turned off. A lot of people expect a DCT to mimic a traditional automatic transmission--which is not the case. The DCT definitely mimics a manual transmission (as it should, it's a constant mesh gearbox with sliders, forks and synchros for each gear).
I was a bit resistant to the idea of losing the clutch pedal, but I quickly got over that notion. Want to do a massive burnout? Smash the gas pedal. The car revs and drops the clutch without any drama (aside from violent wheelspin). Want to keep the burnout going? Grab the paddle and the next gear is instantly engaged: there is no gap in the stripes on the road. Want to do a controlled launch? Engage launch control, floor the car, release a paddle when you're ready to go. The DCT is badass and I do not miss the 3rd pedal at all--which was a surprise.
The downsides: the car does remind you it's not a torque-converter driven automatic. At slow speeds, the DCT can be a bit clunky and it's really difficult to make the car crawl at slow speeds (such as when backing into a garage or parking spot). Those are the only time I wish I could control the clutch. But trust me, the good far outweighs the bad.
I happen to actually really like the DCT, and I'm pleasantly surprised to see it in the GT500. Most, if not all, of the behaviors of the DCT in my car is due to the programming. So, let's hope Ford doesn't mess this up too bad. Let's also hope the Tremec box is reliable.
It's direct competitor, the ZL1, has been out for years. And this thing shows up 5 years late, and all we get is a Ford ZL1 with a DCT. Nothing innovative. Nothing new. Nothing we didn't already have.
This cars behind the 8 ball, because whatever GM/Chevrolet has in the pre-production room to replace the current Camaro/ZL1 is surely light years ahead of this car. It's already out of date.
This cars behind the 8 ball, because whatever GM/Chevrolet has in the pre-production room to replace the current Camaro/ZL1 is surely light years ahead of this car. It's already out of date.
Yes they should have. I could have fixed the user interface/experience in a number of their vehicles.
Case in point, FCA vehicles have some of the best interiors and infotainment systems. Ford is behind the curve and it shows in their products and their stock price.
I like the DCT transmission. I hate the stupid rotary dial. Put a shift lever in there that you can actually grab and flick confidently between forward and reverse.
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The $ 54,800.00 was for the base coupe, which they only made 662 of, & excluded the $ 795.00 destination charge.
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I also think the " Carbon " package on the 2020 will be some serious $$$$$..
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Agreed! That said, I am going to control myself and wait a couple of years to see if there are any common pitfalls.
I have no issues with this car. Not even with most everyone’s trigger (rotary shifter).
My one and only gripe is the lack of manual. I know there is still hardcore guys out there that will trade a couple of 10ths in the 1/4 to row their own.
Car is insaine in my opinion. Best of both worlds. Red eye/1LE ****ed and had a child. Child is grown.
My one and only gripe is the lack of manual. I know there is still hardcore guys out there that will trade a couple of 10ths in the 1/4 to row their own.
Car is insaine in my opinion. Best of both worlds. Red eye/1LE ****ed and had a child. Child is grown.
With an auto it's when you are in neutral and rev it up before dropping into gear.
Only way to do a burnout in your mom's station wagon in high school.
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Ford hasn't ruled out a 6-speed in the future.
It could be 100% carbon fiber with 1000hp and cost $35K and people would still bitch. That's what the internet is for I guess.
This is a bit of an exaggeration. It was at 40k miles and had to get it reflashed (free) every 10k miles.We should ask the focus DCT owners who are in every 15-20k miles for a new clutch pack replacement how reliable they are
I've had some do it at 5,000 miles.
Completely different than what's in the 2020 GT500. Also, a 2015 Focus doesn't have the same transmission as a 2018. I haven't seen ANY issues with the late 2017s and 2018 Focus'.
That would be nice. It is my new favorite muscle car.
They have the other wing. Like the 350 Track Pack.
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