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@Ximinipot, I think they're honestly trying to compete with the GT-R. The power that thing puts out it's pretty impressive for a V6. So it's really a matter of opinion. I think the V8 would be nice, but if it can be done with a V6 (which it can), then really the V8 is unnecessary. It's also worth noting that Ford will most likely lose money on the new GTs. They didn't even break even when they sold the 4,000 or so back in 2005.
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@ClashNBash, ehh, I don't see the V8 badge coming to fruition anyways. Regardless, people had the same mentality about the aluminum bodied F-150s and Ford went with it anyways. I'm going to school for engineering. If the same job can be performed in a cheaper, more efficient manner, that method will always win out. Remember the 2011 Mustang? The V6 of that year put out just as much horsepower as the previous year's V8 model. Engineering is a beautiful thing!
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@Ximinipot, well I'm not a rep for Ford, so I can't tell you their reasoning. But for me, the engine doesn't always matter. If the car gets 0-60 in less than 3 seconds, I don't care what engine gets it there! That's a personal feeling though. The GT is a one trick pony, so the turbo V6 is what we'll get.
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@nate930, Yeah, but I must ask, what is the point of a V8 in a car that size other than to burn gas faster? Ask yourself, "When am I actually going to be in a situation when I need to hit 0-60 in a few seconds?" V8s in a car that big are basically just for looking cool, that's about it. Who am I to talk though? I drive a Chinese 4-stroke moped...
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@nate930, true, but what if you drive it a lot, and have to fill it up every day, you might be rich, but that's still gonna make a dent eventually, but if you get one of the other supercars, or a tank(which you can legally own in the us and other countries) then you get better mpg and costs less monthly
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@nate930, yeah, but to me, it is pointless to spend so much on something so amazing and powerful, only to treat it like a baby, I wouldn't drive it in the city for gods sake, that's a deathwish, but the highway, back roads, doing 150+ when its fairly empty, just for the power. Ive flown passenger in an F-14 and it was a mock carrier takeoff(the go to full throttle with the brakes on, with a barrier behind the jet to catch the jet wash, and release the brakes) and it was the most amazingly terrifying feeling, that I loved immensely
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@angrydwarf, yeah but once again. The typical mentality and financial situation of a supercar owner is to treat the car like their baby, haha. Look at Jay Leno. He barely drives his Ford GT. It's just not worth the risk to drive a car like that daily! Then again, Jay has so many cars. Hard to use him as an legitimate example.
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@angrydwarf, lol you have to educate yourself my friend. There are countless "American" cars that have parts from elsewhere. It's a world economy now. My 2007 Ford Mustang (not a Shelby) has many of its parts made in Mexico. That doesn't bother me at all. The thing I take pride in is that the profits and home company are located in America. Gone are the days of an "American" car. It's all a matter of money. The quality doesn't always suffer. Sure we have less jobs in the states, but American labor costs too much. Companies have to be profitable.
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@angrydwarf, well it's always tough. There are tales of quality and lack there of in every automobile company, but I've had excellent luck with Ford. My Mustang has 96,000 miles on it and I've only had to replace the alternator. The car was in an accident before I restored it, so I wrote Ford's accountability off because of that. Ford's quality has certainly increased in the last five years, I'll give you that. I'm not very familiar with Volkswagen and their production but there's no doubt both companies are comparable in their size and price ranges.
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@angrydwarf, you mean the Mustang? The new one looks COMPLETELY different lol. Most fans are actually disappointment. The Mustang goes through generations. Some generations last three years others last five. Within these generations the body style does not change. If you're a fan, you'll notice the differences between each generation are noticeable enough.
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@angrydwarf, well there's your problem! You're not a fan. So naturally you won't give the car much attention. I could easily tell you what generation a Mustang is by looking at the front, side, or rear. The design cues aren't always drastic, but noticeable. Look up a 1969 Ford Mustang 429 Cobra Jet. Gorgeous car. What about the 2014 GT500 (even if you don't like Shelby) or the 2005-2009 GT? I'm wasting my time lol. You like what you like. Can't disagree with that.
*procedes to disrespect Land Rovers*