mustangcobra94

why do you guys think the stang does always have the least hp?

joshafmil

its always the cheapest... aside from that, i dono

94Blk5.0

Traditionally smaller motors, and to be honest the Mustang appeals to the widest range of people: The V6 vert.to the currentGT500 and everthing in between. It is "America's Pony Car", and reallya lot of people buying a Mustang are not concerned with maxium performance.(Not you and me, but most buyers)

72MachOne99GT

SOrry to throw out useless information, but I think this would be nice...

keep the 3V GT for about 26K with NO options.... (edit* meaning 26K for the car with NO options.. not that they arent available.. lol*)

bring back the 32V S/C 4.6 as a returning Mach 1/Bullit/ Boss model
and let the rich bastards keep paying 50-70K for Shelby specialties

ThisBlood147

In the last few generations Fords marketing strategy was always different from GM's. Which is to say that Ford offered a lower power V8 (nothing substantially awesome) for the V8 demanding nonperformance customer. Then they produced specialty models like the Cobra and Mach 1 to cater to those who desired competitive performance in their Mustang. I don't see that strategy changing. Which is why I, and alot of others, feel that Ford won't spruce up the GT model a whole lot from where it is right now. I can see the 3V 4.6 getting tuned up a few ponies and getting a few interior/exterior refinements. I don't see it moving upwards of the 350hp mark, if that.

If I'm wrong about Ford's use of the GT model..........the GT's sales will suffer greatly in the face of the new competition. Otherwise, the GT's will continue to sell extremely well despite being the lowest powered V8 pony on the market. You dudes have to understand, the greatest majority of Mustang buyers buy it because its a Mustang. The same reason that so many guys buy Corvettes. The name and image itself is what sells the cars............regardless of the car's performance. Only a small percentage of ppl who take an interest in these cars are actually interested in their overall competitive edge............which is why the V6's models always outsell the V8's.[X(]

joshafmil

screw that, i want gm and dodge to force ford to start pumping up some hp... the 08 GT isnt even going to be at the same mark as the 2000 z28... i mean, comon! talk about bs...

i want ATLEAST a 302 in the gt...

mustangcobra94

thisblood you make some good points

ThisBlood147

What I've heard thru the grapevine is that the deal with Shelby is done as of 09. There's a possibility that a half year run of 09 GT500's will be produced, but there's no guarantee right now. Otherwise, 08 will be the last year you see the Shelby name on a Ford factory produced Mustang. When the redesigned Mustangs arrive, the top dog pony will likely regain the SVT Cobra badge.........it won't be the GT500 anymore.

I think a middle tier V8 Mustang is needed.........that goes without saying. At least one man out there, understands this need..............too bad his name+ limited edition run = way too expensive:

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ZChevyMan28

When i'm older, i'm def gettin the new camaro, or, if the rumours ever come true, the new trans am. but we'll see where those rumors go.

72MachOne99GT

I dont konw.. I'd just like to see the Terminator motor come out in 100% identical form in another car.. for right around 35K...

3700 pounds + 6 sp + Solid Rear ...... Sounds like a nice 2-3 year run for a Mach/Boss run if you ask me ;-)