The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

m4a1mustang · 06-06-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Well at least we know it won't be a downgrade in terms of performance.

We don't know that.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-06-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

We don't know that.

Well why would Ford make a new GT500 a downgrade in performance to the old one? Doesn't make any sense to me. Sure they might decrease the displacement of the engine, but usually they will keep the HP around the same if not a bit higher by adjusting the FI bits. I know nothing can really be guaranteed at this point, but I think it's a reasonable assumption.

m4a1mustang · 06-06-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Well why would Ford make a new GT500 a downgrade in performance to the old one? Doesn't make any sense to me. Sure they might decrease the displacement of the engine, but usually they will keep the HP around the same if not a bit higher by adjusting the FI bits. I know nothing can really be guaranteed at this point, but I think it's a reasonable assumption.

Gubment.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-06-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Gubment.

Just got to offset the performance of the GT500 with some hybrid/electric cars to keep the average mpg balanced across the line.

m4a1mustang · 06-06-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Just got to offset the performance of the GT500 with some hybrid/electric cars to keep the average mpg balanced across the line.

If the loonie lefties have their way they'll ban hipo cars like the GT500.

nuTinmuch · 06-06-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

If the loonie lefties have their way they'll ban hipo cars like the GT500.

I'm probably the looniest of the lefties on the forum and I've never heard anyone talking about banning high performance cars. Usually the discussion revolves around SUVs, family sedans, and the like. Those are the bulk of the market -- not sports cars.

Regardless, the strategy most automakers have used in increasing efficiency has also increased performance. More efficient fuel systems, lighter cars/materials, forced induction over displacement, etc.

shadoquad · 06-06-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

I'm probably the looniest of the lefties on the forum and I've never heard anyone talking about banning high performance cars. Usually the discussion revolves around SUVs, family sedans, and the like. Those are the bulk of the market -- not sports cars.

Regardless, the strategy most automakers have used in increasing efficiency has also increased performance. More efficient fuel systems, lighter cars/materials, forced induction over displacement, etc.

They needed increases in power and efficiency, because the safety hawks have increased vehicle weight by so much.

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