GT-Keith

The Ecoboost GT engine will likely find it's way in a next-gen GT500 as well.

Makes sense given the difference in volume for their respective bread and butter.

According to Toyota, a hybrid system like the one found in the Prius is cheaper to make than a 50-state legal Diesel engine. Given Toyota's competency and history with Hybrid technology, Ford could do a joint venture with Toyota again to help defray any development cost. Hybrids are more accepted in our car culture than Diesels are for the simple fact that they still produce emissions. Diesels are taboo. Not only are you battling higher initial cost, longer ROI, but also the stigmata associated with owning one. To most people I know, Diesels are dirty, soot-belching oil burners that cost more to own and should only exist in places that cultivate and grow things for the gentry. A hybrid F150 is the future ladies and gentlemen, the writings on the wall already. These powertrains have outpaced Diesel engines and will continue to do so. It's high time we bow to our electrical overlords.

Lol my two favorite companies sharing gregarious puns! Windows 10 is estimated to be on 1.5bln devices in 3 years, I wish Fords were apart of them. I'm glad Ford moved away from the ancient Windows CE, but I wish they would adopt Windows x86-64 running Windows 10.

Indeed. I think the F150 gives Ford the ability to have it's cake and eat it too. You get volume to help spread cost around and MARGINS to reinvest/research/develop etc. Hence Aluminum and GTDI engines, both of which are well received for Ford. Honestly, I'm drooling over a 550hp, 700+ lbft of torque Lightening Raptor... Raptor - 450hp/500lb Ecoboost Lightening - 450hp + 100hp/500lbft + 200lbft hybrid(Regular cab, lowered, AWD) Lightening Raptor - 450hp + 100hp/500lbft + 200lbft hybrid.

Its not only about the amount of noise, but the quality of noise as well. Psychological acoustics play a large role in road noise and instruments used to measure this is taking into account physiological noise or how our brains perceive noise using EEG machines. Subjectively, the Fusion probably punches above it's weight in sound quality as it does in interior quality.

It can serve the same purpose. With an already capable combustion engine(2.7L) why would electric motors be burden with other metrics like towing? I disagree, I think cars not only have to be light, but light enough and the F150 certainly is now. The inferences on "extra metrics", which I'm assuming by that you mean towing, is overstated because only a fraction of F150 buyers(particularly Platinum, King Ranch, Raptor, etc.) use fully the capabilities of their trucks. Its a lifestyle vehicle and electrification is a luxury appointment. Besides, electrification has resided in the manufacturing industry for decades now. Electrons can workhorse as well as gasoline can. Since the cost delta decreases with higher margin trucks like in the Platinum, King Ranch, etc. I can see a hybrid system working on these trims like on the MKZ which is the same price as the combustion engine. Then there's the Expedition and Navigator... Also maybe sharing development with Toyota or GM for when either of them eventually go Aluminum to cut weight from their trucks. I would rather a hybrid system than an expensive diesel... An engine that I feel will be so capable that it will be too expensive for the half-ton segment or too weak to be viable against Ford's 2.7L in addition to be too expensive(Ecodiesel $6000+ premium)

I think a Hybrid 2.7L Ecoboost is the best option with a 10-speed auto. Mileage would be in the low 30MPG range, beating the Ecoduddiesel and vastly outperforming it at the same curb weight. It seems like Ford has positioned themselves for this already. A cheaper N/A V6 Ecoboost will be possible as well.

Acura built a poor man's 918 in triple the amount of time it took Porsche to build an actual 918. It's the wrong answer to a question that everyone asked ten years ago: Can Hybrids hang? If the GT and RSX are the culmination of these conflicting automotive ideologies then the answer is a resounding 'no'. Maybe Acura can play on price.

This is the most handsom mid-size crossover to date with conservative style and lines that flow throughout. It's the literal antithesis to the Lexus twins' gapping maw and sharp edges... With 380ft-lbs, the up-coming 9-speed, and Ford's technology it'll be the best packaged.(and probably fastest)

It's economy isn't better than the 3.5L, though, since both are top engines. As per feuleconomy.gov, the 3.5L Ecoboost is 15% more efficient with no cyclinder deactivation or 8-speed transmission. This is generation 1 Ecoboost. The 2.7L is 23% with none of the Chevy's advantages.

Can't wait for the 10-speed. Also, why didn't they test the 5.3 in the Chevy... I don't understand

Those are close to the 2.3L numbers in the Mustang. Does Ford believe they can better achieve their efficiency target with the larger displacement 2.7L?

I don't understand. Building cars around gas prices going lower... What if they rise again?

The block is graphite iron, similar to most diesels. The engine is sweet, at 26mpg. Image what the 10-speed will do. 28MPG is reasonable

Why does it have a Ford Freestyle grille?

If GM wins TOTY with the Canyon, do you not think the Silverado coming in 3rd was apart of the deal? If the F150 wins it will be because the Dodge is either ineligible or the rules of eligibility have changed to encompass the Dodge like last year and it will win for a third consecutive year. Either scenario hurts MT's credibility, so it won't matter to me.

What are the odds of a justification article in the coming weeks or days like the Explorer?

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1501_comparison_2015_ford_f_150_vs_ram_1500_chevrolet_silverado/#ixzz3K0Ru3UVI Master of all trades and yet... 1. Slowest to 60 by a significant margin(9.0s vs. 6.5s) 2. Slowest to 60 w/a load by a significant margin(23s vs. 16) 3. Significantly heavier than F150(995lbs) 4. Least payload significantly(960lbs vs. 1500lbs) 5. Worst handling 6. Slowest up Davis Dam 7 Slowest in the quarter mile 8. Significantly less payload volume 9. Less passenger volume 10. Cost $3000-$7000 more 11. 20% more expensive fuel 12. Significantly smaller gas tank I dont get it... The Ford got second because they fear "repair cost" and reliability of the aluminum body

In the interview with the principle engineer it was said that production numbers will match the GT500... That is, as many as they can sell.

Image the mileage when they launch the 10 speed. Does anyone have a time frame?

Yeah but the point you seem to be missing is that just because some prefer automation doesn't make them any less of an enthusiast. Then "purist" like you go on to make value claims about people who prefer to shift ONLY once going forward.

I noticed this as well. "proper gear box" is the go-to line...

I've never saw anyone deride a manual-only driver for their choice. Ever. However, you do see manual drivers lambaste those that prefer automation quite frequently. Car and Driver embraces this and never ceases a chance to remind us how much they prefer manuals by embedding a "save the manuals" sticker into reviews about manual-equipped cars.

I care more about performance than I do about Ford curating some "enthusiast" theme with the GT350 or because they believe the GT350 has a lineage that serves as a spiritual successor to the old GT350 by offering it with a manual. In such a case, why offer the Mustang with a fully adjustable, magnetic suspension or satellite navigation or cameras so powerful they can sense your body heat? To me, the GT350 was less about offering a manual gearbox for purity's sake and more about embracing the best technology available at the time at a reasonable price point. I look at the current GT350(and Ford's views in general towards manuals) and don't see the same logic whatsoever. /rant over(not directed at you by the way) To answer you question though, Porsche's PDK, specifically in the GT3, allows you to fully disengage the double clutches by pulling back on both paddles. You get the best of both worlds.