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Yeah, I'm pretty sure they stated it would run on regular.

Yeah I do. Right now my truck has the 4.2l v6 and gets around 16-17 city. Now I notice you say "big heavy trucks", well the 4.2l only has around 205-210 hp. This hinders its fuel economy. The ecoboost will be putting out around 400hp, so lack of hp will no longer be an issue, yet you will still be driving a v6. In my opinion the ecoboost will definitely top the 4.2l and all the current engines in mpg.

This is a little off topic, but does anyone know what type of transmission was put in the new SuperDuty? I remember reading an article that said they changed the tranmission a year after they redesigned it to increase fuel economy. Thanks.

I don't think anyone here doesn't like performance cars. I just think we're worried about the general financial health of the company. We just think its more important for Ford to become profitable (so we don't need to ask for loans like GM and Chrysler and so people don't lose their jobs) than it is for Ford to produce a high performance car that would please us gearheads, but not a majority of the market. Basically I see it as unwise to put one performance vehicle (or a few) in front of the overall financial heath of Ford. Hopefully Ford can become profitable soon and then can produce these types of cars. I just think that producing them now would slow down the process of becoming profitable.

I agree. Its looks good in his chop.

I thought the new Taurus was going to get decent gas mileage?

They're both nice. I like the Fusion better b/c of its sportier look. Also I don't like how the Mondeo's styling up front reminds me of an Impala a little bit.

What he said.

really? that was beautiful, I was reading and that just came out of no where lol.

If it really bothers you, just call it a Crown Vic :P

Yeah it was a great movie. I like the SHO name better for the Taurus, but I think Gran Torino would be a good name if Ford ever pulls a GM and brings the Falcon over lol.

Um...isn't the F150 SVT Raptor considered offroad capable? lol whoops didn't see your next post...sorry haha Anyway... based off those videos, the Raptor would be great for mudding and theres some potential for rocks too. I can't really think of anything the Raptor wouldn't be able to handle. Is there anything particular you don't think it would go through?

I know this is a touchy subject...lol , but is Ford planning on replacing the Crown vic or updating it? I was just curious because I've noticed some Impala, Charger, and have even heard of some Challenger police cruisers. Would suck for Ford to lose police sales.

Um... isn't it possible that some of the judges are not from Detroit? I mean... I plan on going to the show next year and I'm from New Jersey... lol

Um... why is the fact that Ford is developing (almost done I assume, since the engines are supposed to come out within a year?) more fuel efficient and/or powerful v8s being ignored (5.0l and 6.2l)? It seems like morgande thinks Ford wants to replace v8s... Ford never said they were replacing v8s... they just said you can now get v8 power with v6 fuel economy. Also I was wondering, does anyone know if the 5.0L will make its way into the F150 to replace the 5.4l? Thanks.