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I realize this is way off topic, but I have a friend who once converted his Toyota Camry from Automatic to Manual Transmission, just to see if he could.
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.But doing it just because he wanted to see if he could? Gearhead points.
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Ford just needs to spend the same resources on handling and an IRS as they did on that amazing engine and the GT500 will not only beat the ZL1 but also match the ZR1! For now, it does not match the ZL1 and I even think the Boss 302 is better; due to its balance.
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The safety issue, imo, is more about subtle things. Your throttle cable snaps (or gas pedal gets stuck). Manual drivers are much more prone to respond in the correct manner and pull the car out of gear, since gear is more often in their mind. Auto drivers? Well, ask Toyota.
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All car manufactures are saying they are going smaller and lighter. Many say V8s will be replaced with turbo 6s and turbo 4s. You can see where money is being spent in engine platforms it's not as much with V8 any more.
Porsche downsized their displacement in all their cars for first time in over a decade this model year. Hearing corvette will be downsized as well. Already seeing the trend emerge. I think we are seeing last of the true Muscle cars these next few years.
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