2015 Ford Mustang - General Discussion
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Now if it'd just get a global GT4 or GT3 car...or become something for V8 Supercars...
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Unless I'm mistaken, the GT350R would be a kinda-sorta GT4 model if they got around to FIA certification
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Why? It doesn't need it. Get the Ford GT winning races, market off that (since eco boost is their angle) and money made. They're already making money of the Mustang via the hype of it as a new gen, independent suspension for the first time, and a reasonable pricing to performance ratio across the board. Also it's a Mustang, which tends to sells itself but it's a good one and seems to be almost in line with the 60s version and far as attractiveness in relation to the generation it's being sold in, and what it does.
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I just would like it if they'd do it. I know they're most likely not, but still. Be nice to have an American car in GT4 or GT3.
And also, the Ford GT isn't gonna do anything major. Know its just begun but its not seeming promising at this point (who knows though, next year it could be a lot better). And besides that program is set to end by 2018 isn't it?
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Yeah but if it was up to you every manufacture would have a sportscar in the GT3/GT4 class and that's just unrealistic and unnecessary.
I don't recall at this moment when it will end, but I'm sure with the kind of money Ford throws at things if they want to win, they'll win.
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Come on I'm not that deluded. I don't expect Kia (though they're in PWC which is shocking), Hyundai, Rolls Royce, Mitsubishi, Fiat, Mini and many others to enter motorsports at this point anymore be it by company reasoning or just plain common sense. Of course not everyone can enter motorsports. We're talking about the Ford Mustang here, though, not the Toyota Corolla. Just surprised its not really in any sort of racing anymore.
And no with the level of competition, it's not gonna be that easy. Still have to get through Corvette and Ferrari(and Aston...if they can not break
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Which is why I phrased it specifically, because it seems that you enjoy many new sportscars coming out and the one thing I notice is that you would love to see a GT version of it for racing. Where does Corolla come in?
And no with the level of competition, it's not gonna be that easy. Still have to get through Corvette and Ferrari(and Aston...if they can not break
No one said it was going to be, but it's never been easy any time they've joined a major racing series and yet they've still won in many places. So in reality all it would take is fine tuning and money and doing it the AM way and possibly bitching about BoP. The possibility is very much their, how serious they are about winning vs marketing is another matter. Bringing in a Mustang isn't going to change that.
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CTSCC? And I wouldn't be surprised to see some pop up in V8 Supercars in the next few years.
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Though in CTSCC it's lost a lot of its competition. Especially after the first couple races when it just destroyed everything out of the box. If I remember correctly one race, one of the cars started last and actually came through the pack to still win.
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Even though that's a smaller racing series, Ford does put a lot of effort into those cars and they definitely perform like factory backed cars in a field of mostly independents.
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Well CTSCC is cars based from the factory anyways, so what they're doing is based on how they perform out of the box as it is. Which to me just shows how good of a track car they've built.
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True, though I believe the car is also restricted a bit to level it out with the rest of the field. I also think they would be less successful than they have been if the GS class numbers hadn't taken a huge hit over the last couple of seasons.
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Yeah, I mean it's possible. Ford has always made sure that the cars in that series are quick or at least given teams insight on how to do it. The FR500, 302R and now this.
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I was actually wonder if Ford would try to make an improved version of their Mustang performance pack by doing something like this. It honestly would be great imo if they took the handling parts from the Shelby GT350 and applied them to the GT.
Though, I'm not sure reusing the Mach 1 nameplate is necessary, but if Ford does that; then I would welcome it.
Though, I'm not sure reusing the Mach 1 nameplate is necessary, but if Ford does that; then I would welcome it.
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This gen Mustang, and the latest Camaro, are still substantially retro in design. Re-using classic names still fits IMO.
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Seeing more down here too (albeit, in showrooms) but previously, i only saw 1 imported 2007 GT500 and 1 imported 2014 Mustang GT for the rest of my life living here. Now the 2015 Ecoboost is more often seen (i heard a Ford executive telling several people at the Motor Show that here, we only get the Ecoboost version, not sure why). Right hand steering and grey rearlights, i think we've got the euro version here.
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Even if it wasn't, they could still use them. The 1LE for example is a Gen 3 based thing.
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I agree, the name still fits the car, hence why I said I welcome the name use. I was just saying that it wouldn't be necessary using old nameplates for their car. but now I feel silly for saying that considering all of the classic nameplates Ford has been using this decade so far with their Mustang models.
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