Quote:
Originally Posted by gladiatoro
 " Ford's current strategy calls for at least a 250 pound weight reduction in the 2010 Mustang " if this is correct then GM has some serious competition ( the OBESE DODGE won't even be a threat lol) on there hands a Mustang GT coming in at say 3250 pounds with a 5.0 L would be VERY FAST indeed |
This makes sense to me in that this is a way all manufacturers should go. I mean, if you want to reduce emissions and raise fuel efficiency, I think the internal combustion engine can only go so far. The next step, in my mind, is smaller displacement with forced induction (FI). If you've got enough money, I think the smaller engine, with the FI parts might be able to be lower in weight than a larger V8. Use more aluminum in the chassis and suspension and such and you'll loose more. Shoot, with the way batteries are coming along (Volt) maybe smaller-lighter batteries.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dragoneye
Market leaders in a market where the only competition is itself? Impressive.....
j/k  |
I don't even need to add anything to that, LOL!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by nester7929
I'm saying this at risk of sounding like a fanboy 'cause of the car I drive, but whatever. The fact is the Mustang had higher sales than any F-body around the time of the Camaro's departure. Just facts. The current Mustang outsells Chargers and 350Zs by a particularly wide margin.
I'm looking forward to seeing if the Challenger has put even a small dent in Mustang sales. We'll see soon enough I suppose.
|
I don't think there's even a debate in your statements. Absolutely, Mustang has dominated but I don't think it will for much longer. I think GM has been keeping Camaro in the spotlight enough to keep many people interested and I know there are some faithful that went over to alternative cars in Camaro's segment because there was nothing for the last seven years, but that's going to change pretty quick. I think if GM can produce enough to keep the crowds happy, do what they can to control rediculous pricing, and promote the car more toward the average person, they will have success. Fanboy - yup, don't care; look at the site we're on. I don't know how it will affect Mustang sales, but I know it will AT LEAST a little.
The next year is going to be very interesting and exciting in the car world I think, despite the economy and whatever. No one scares me with gas prices; I'll find a way to make up for those. Just give me this car with too much power and I'll be happier than a pig in you-know-what
