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Originally Posted by raptor5244
I feel they are more focused on taking the mustang global instead of pleasing the enthusiasts.
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Here's the deal: Mustang-6, in actuality, is LIGHT YEARS ahead of the S197.
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What's wrong with LOWDOWN?! Has be fallen and cracked his skull?!"
Ford realized their popularly-priced pony car was l-o-n-g overdue to arrive in the 21st Century. Take a look around: NO IRS! Far from industry-leading chassis - structure! Competitive marketplace!
They have fully concentrated on making the BASIC CAR as good as they can make it, considering 1) a mid-$20s starting point; 2) other Corporate objectives...
Adding power, as we've discussed, is something that will happen over the lifecycle of the car. Just as the GT350 will happen. Just as other versions may...
As for introductory performance, we can chide them for not initially giving us MORE-MORE-MORE, and giggle like little girls while we tweak their noses, but...
...as a starting point, they've done a credible job. And "Job One" is f-a-r from done...
Bring the A-GAME, GM!