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    I didn't know it was official, but MT drives the Raptor Supercrew

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1006_flight_of_the_new_svt_raptor_supercrew/index.html

     

    They really like the 6.2L, which was expected. The longer wheelbase doesn't seem to hurt the performance either. They said it isn't as nimble, but stability seems to be improved. So which would you have, the Super Cab or the Crew Cab?

     

    SuperCrew! I'll take mine in Black Camouflage :P

    2011 Mustang GT better then an M3?

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    My last one was an '03 Cobra. I have rented S197s and I think they much improved particularliy in the steering...please understand, I am not interested in showing off or drive BMs because of prestige. BMW is in a possition of selling cars that command more money, as such they are complete in a way that you have to experience to know - plus they are performance vehicles, its in the DNA. Weight distribution is always around 50/50 and there is simply no flab. They work with the driver - flattering you with an always linear throttle and steering control.

     

    My last Mustang was also an 03 Cobra. I test drove an 05 when they came out but was not impressed at all. Since then I have had an 04 CLK and my 04 TSX. I've pretty much forgotten the Mustang until the announcement of the 5.0 just recently. I was very excited about the new motor and its underrated power, however I wasn't sure about picking one up just for the Motor alone (though I considered it).

     

    So I figured I would test drive an '10 since its essentially the same car. I was blown away by the quality, craftsmanship and fit & finish all the way around. I was even impressed with the buttoned down solid axle. So the Mustang has come a long way. Its gotten a bit pricey, but I honestly believe that it is the best car America builds.

    2011 Mustang Embargo Lifted

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    Has anyone seen any mention of the skip-shift feature on the Getrag in any of the road tests? Or could it be possible that all of the journalists have been too busy beating the snot out of these things that they never had it engage? Just seems odd that no one has complained about it yet. Maybe its not the monster that some people have been making it out to be...

     

    I first heard about the skip shift yesterday myself. Someone mentioned it on svtperformance.com. My understanding is that it would only be noticed under light to moderate acceleration. I believe the older Camaros had a similar setup. Anyone accelerating under full throttle would not notice the skip shift as it would disengage...

     

    Mods were created for the older Camaros so i imagine that to be the case for the Mustang as well. Overall, it really doesnt hurt performance... its just a fuel saving nuisance.

    2011 Mustang Embargo Lifted

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

    Posted · Edited by FoMoCobra

    Motortrend V6 test

     

    0-60 5.1 sec 13.7@102 1/4 mile

     

    As MT mentioned, the V6 Stang is a straight up match for a 5.7 Dodge Challenger.

     

     

    Now this is just crazy... That test car was a V6 :ohsnap:

     

    Source: MotorTrend

     

    Thanks for the stats Versa.... This is HUGE!!!

    Lets compare (Edit: V6 Numbers are with the performance/track package):

     

    0-60:

     

    V-6: 5.1

    GT: 4.3

    GT Wins

     

    Lat G:

    V-6: .96

    GT: .94

    V6 Wins

     

    60-0

    V-6: 104

    GT with Brembos: 105

    V6 Wins

     

    MPG:

    V-6 Wins

     

    Price:

    V-6 with Track/Performance Pack: $24,800

    GT: $31,000

     

    The six is a helluva deal! Also, I'm sure the GT's 4.3 0-60 time would improve with a base GT (less optioned-less weight). I'm willing to bet the next comparo will yield a 4.2 or 4.1 even. Like it was mentioned earlier in the thread, the area they used to test the cars didn't have the best traction.

    Mustang GT NOT making 412HP

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    I just hope this thing can put the power to the ground. That is going to be the determining factor.

    Once I see the 0-60 numbers come in, I'll finally be able to decide on whether I go with a bargain basement V6 at 23K or pony up an additional 10K for a track pack GT.

     

    Six banger is such a bargain... OTOH 430hp+ aint no joke

     

    hmm...

    GM to invest $1Billion to Redesign Pickups

    in Competing Products

    Posted · Edited by FoMoCobra

    'bout time they re-do their trucks. I'd toss in another mil or two just to make sure things go right. In my opinion Chevy stopped building trucks in 2003 when they came out with the angry design. They also re-engineered the transmission and left the motors unattended. I still miss my old Silverado, it was so advanced engineering wise for its time. My next truck will be a FORD for sure.

    MyFord and MyLincoln Touch

    in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum

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    Wait...

     

     

     

    Did anyone else hear that?

     

     

    That was the sound of investors trampling each other in a mad rush to buy Ford stock.

     

     

    This is just ridiculously impressive. Now I have to wait for this system to be available in the Mustang and/or the F150. As if it wasn't hard enough to decide already.

     

    Anyone else notice what appears to be Adaptive Cruise Contorl in one of the pictures? This would be a Ford first I believe. I wonder if its Laser or Radar based.

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