blwnsmoke Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I remember rumours of a V8 4.2 or 4.7 ecoboost....... Yes, I remember those rumors as well. I wish I knew what size it was but can't confirm anything as I was not told anything beyond what was under the hood. It has to be one hell of a power plant with a eco v8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 If they go for it then I think the gloves will be nowhere to be found. One does hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I think a 2.7L EB scaled up to 4.2L EB would be rather nice. That would give approximately 480HP/560 ft-lbs...excellent in a Super Duty IMHO. Perfect for my next tow vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 2 2.7's = 5.4 EB V-12. Not going to happen, but interesting to ponder. IIRC, Ford used to ion-beam weld V-6 3.0's into Aston Martin V-12's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 how about some wagons, a minivan, and an Ecosport before they undertake another halo car? Wagons aren't wanted in the US and don't offer the profits that CUV's do...simple as that. I agree on the Ecosport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's really hard for Ford to sell something that nobody here wants to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_sallad Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Ford would have their head in the sand if they came out with a Ford GT-level halo car that didn't feature some kind of powertrain electrification. There, i said it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Ford would have their head in the sand if they came out with a Ford GT-level halo car that didn't feature some kind of powertrain electrification. There, i said it! That's a good point. Even Lamborghini, the last bastion of the mid-engine supercar has a hybrid concept now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker16 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 It's really hard for Ford to sell something that nobody here wants to buy. I want one, The last poll I did here said otherwise. I am sure you have wealth a Marketing data that says that no one wants a wagon in North America. I am betting the demand for a Focus wagon is much greater than the demand for another money losing supercar. cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I want one, The last poll I did here said otherwise. I am sure you have wealth a Marketing data that says that no one wants a wagon in North America. I am betting the demand for a Focus wagon is much greater than the demand for another money losing supercar. cheers. Internet surveys and forum polls mean absolutely nothing as a predictor of actual sales. Every time a wagon is offered they don't sell. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 If the Ford GT successor comes to life I would hope for an EcoBoost Coyote variant. I would assume Ford would decrease bore diameters slightly (vs. Coyote) to allow for thicker cylinder liners. Perhaps raise the deck height slightly to increase stroke to 3.75-3.80" without compromising piston compression height or rod length. Fill it with a top shelf rod/piston, DI and a set of twins with the 2015 valve sizes and it should lay waste to most exotics and have enough structural integrity to allow the new car to continue the Ford GT's dominance of standing mile. I sincerely hope Ford does NOT go with an EcoBoost V6 in a halo project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 If the Ford GT successor comes to life I would hope for an EcoBoost Coyote variant. I would assume Ford would decrease bore diameters slightly (vs. Coyote) to allow for thicker cylinder liners. Perhaps raise the deck height slightly to increase stroke to 3.75-3.80" without compromising piston compression height or rod length. Fill it with a top shelf rod/piston, DI and a set of twins with the 2015 valve sizes and it should lay waste to most exotics and have enough structural integrity to allow the new car to continue the Ford GT's dominance of standing mile. I sincerely hope Ford does NOT go with an EcoBoost V6 in a halo project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Isn't there a 5.0 V8 twin turbo charged engine project called voo doo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Internet surveys and forum polls mean absolutely nothing as a predictor of actual sales. Ssssh. Don't let GM hear you. I keep hoping for them to offer an SS Ute just for a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I am sure you have wealth a Marketing data that says that no one wants a wagon in North America. Obviously Ford does, as there aren't even rumors of Ford considering one for the NA market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Obviously Ford does, as there aren't even rumors of Ford considering one for the NA market. Especially when you consider how easy it would be to do it since they already have one in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I'm not going to frown on an EcoBoost Coyote, but given the P2 car and the importance of advanced drivetrains to the market I would keep an open mind about a something else. I'm also holding out hope that Cosworth's going to have a motor show up in a Ford soonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 We've been discussing a relatively exotic engine for the next GT350/500. Wouldn't it make sense to use the same in a new GT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 If the Ford GT successor comes to life I would hope for an EcoBoost Coyote variant. I would assume Ford would decrease bore diameters slightly (vs. Coyote) to allow for thicker cylinder liners. Perhaps raise the deck height slightly to increase stroke to 3.75-3.80" without compromising piston compression height or rod length. Fill it with a top shelf rod/piston, DI and a set of twins with the 2015 valve sizes and it should lay waste to most exotics and have enough structural integrity to allow the new car to continue the Ford GT's dominance of standing mile. I sincerely hope Ford does NOT go with an EcoBoost V6 in a halo project. voila, theres that 4.7 I mentioned.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/11/ford-sources-say-derek-wrong-new-ford-gt/ It turns out that our sources didn’t initially see any indication of a new GT program because it’s not being done through the usual channels. It will be a *very* limited product car, of around 300 units, and built by a third-party like Multimatic. Power will come from a 3.5L Ecoboost, to maintain a connection with Ford’s sports car racing program. The car will be priced as you’d expect a limited-production 300-unit halo car to be priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/11/ford-sources-say-derek-wrong-new-ford-gt/ Dont put too much stock in "The Truth About Cars"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) I'm just passing along links and information . . . all with a grain a salt . . . But this makes sense in the broader picture of a new Ford GT and racing program. Edited November 25, 2014 by IMSA-XJR9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I'm just passing along links and information . . . all with a grain a salt . . . But this makes sense in the broader picture of a new Ford GT and racing program. It was rather big of TTAC to admit that they screwed up. I will be seriously impressed if they adopt a far more qualified tone in future posts that rely on incomplete information provided by sources that wish to remain anonymous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Has multimatic ever done a streetable vehicle? Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Has multimatic ever done a streetable vehicle? Hmm. Google search . . . http://www.multimatic.com/mediacoverage/release.php?release=80 De Macross Epique GT1 Makes it's European Debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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