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Powershift posted:ford is saying to expect "450-500hp" and more than 434ft/lbs of torque for the new raptor, too. There is a really god chance of a sub-5 second 0-60. This probably isn't the takeaway I'm supposed to have from this image, but I really wish this colour was an option on the FiST when I was buying one
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eyebeem posted:If only Bolt and Volt were some how related words that somehow tied into the vehicle's they represent. I'm pretty sure "dolt" is a reasonable name for any of their car's in that case.
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It'll be the Bort in Japan. #racist
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Guinness posted:If the NSX as announced had launched 4-5 years ago it would have been pretty interesting and cutting edge, but now it's just another 'me-too' pseudo-super car in an overcrowded field. Pretty much. I don't give a poo poo about it other than that it's cool that it exists. It will never get the same reaction as seeing a classic one out on the road. I'll never own one for financial reasons, but even if I could I'd never buy one because for the purist in me there is zero reason to own one over a NSX that already exists now. I want zero part of a DCT no matter the car, and I don't care about all the tech package stuff in new cars. I sound old as gently caress now and I'm only 25  Twerk from Home posted:Are they? Mid-engined twin turbo V6es, probably in a similar price range, race in similar classes. On some level yeah. The NSX has all the hybrid stuff, and I'm sure is going to be billed as more of a luxury super car than the Ford will. The Ford is a nice car but I'm sure there will be people cross shopping and thumb their nose at the GT because it's a Ford Nodoze fucked around with this message at 23:13 on Jan 12, 2015 |
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Based on the skyrocketing values of the last Ford GT, and the decreasing desirability of Acura, I don't see anyone picking the NSX over a GT if they are both in the same price range at $150k. However, I won't be surprised if the GT is aimed more at the 458 and 650S and starts at around $250k. It's sad how much Honda has lost it's way with the NSX, releasing basically 5+ year old car that brings nothing that new to the table - I'm sure it's going to be fantastic to drive, but you just can't debut the car 5 years before showing the virtually unchanged production version. Ford really poo poo on their whole world by showing a nearly production ready GT that is going to be sold a year from it's very first debut. Acura should have just scrapped the thing altogether, made the original V10 version as the Halo and just released a new RSX to appeal to it's former demographic.
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Nothing I can say that hasn't been said, knew this thread was gonna blow up lol Ford's taking no prisoners e- also dunno if it was said, didn't see it when I skimmed, but there's a reason the GT has a TT3.5EB, WEC and IMSA rules state boosted cars displace no more than 4.0L, and Ganassi racing has been using a variant in Daytona Prototype for like 2 years now. This thing is targeting Le Mans in a big way, and it actually makes sense to do it with a race proven engine. It's total genius on Ford's part, and anyone crying about the lack of V8 probably doesn't understand what they are doing. It's a loving awesome car and I'd bet it takes class next year in both the Daytona and Le Mans races. Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 23:40 on Jan 12, 2015 |
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I'm a big fan of Ford's decision to make it gas-only and RWD; saves weight, complexity and (one would think) cost. Random thought: If Ford's getting into the magnetic shock thing, how much would it cost to add them to the RS? 
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VikingSkull posted:Nothing I can say that hasn't been said, knew this thread was gonna blow up lol Pretty much. Ford is coming out like Henry Rollins while GM is looking like Michael Bolton. Hoping Chrysler pulls out some Iggy Pop poo poo.
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sadnessboner posted:This probably isn't the takeaway I'm supposed to have from this image, but I really wish this colour was an option on the FiST when I was buying one The odd thing about that color is it's available for the SE and titanium trim levels, but is absent from the ST on the "build your own" page. The S trim fiesta is a big gently caress you with only black , silver, and white paint available. 
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Powershift posted:2016 toyota tacoma is V6 only. Either the old 4.0 piece of poo poo, or a 3.5 liter direct injection atkinson cycle engine that's sure to put you to sleep, but at least it comes with a 6 speed stick. Jalopnik is saying the 2.7l I4 is staying on. Apparently only with the auto though. That new Nissan is really not very good looking. Also details are scant but the rest of the body looks identical to the 2002 model. Throatwarbler fucked around with this message at 23:58 on Jan 12, 2015 |
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Mr. Wiggles posted:Pretty much. Ford is coming out like Henry Rollins while GM is looking like Michael Bolton. neither Ford or GM unveiled anything with 707hp, Chrysler can just sit there and whip their dicks out over new colors TBH I bet they have some wild Viper touting that 1-of-1 program they have e- watch them have a HellRam now that I said that or some poo poo
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Powershift posted:ford is saying to expect "450-500hp" and more than 434ft/lbs of torque for the new raptor, too. There is a really god chance of a sub-5 second 0-60. I've made some annotations to this image. Hopefully I'm pretty close. 
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Fayez Butts posted:I've made some annotations to this image. Hopefully I'm pretty close. How many pounds are in a ton?
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Twerk from Home posted:How many pounds are in a ton? A ton of them
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I looks like he just used 1000 lb = 1 ton by mistake, so those hp/ton should all be double what is in the image.
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Twerk from Home posted:How many pounds are in a ton? gently caress me im a graphic designer, not a loving guy who knows about Things ok guys
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What's heavier? A ton of nickels or a ton of feathers?
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Bumming Your Scene posted:What's heavier? A ton of nickels or a ton of feathers?  Nothing ever happened. I will be notifying the Mods to delete the last 5 posts and modify everyone's memories accordingly.
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I'm diggin the interiors of the new Toyota and Nissan trucks. If Toyota can hold the line on pricing they will probably still dominate that segment.
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"Hp/ton?" "Alot  "
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Twerk from Home posted:How many pounds are in a ton? Long ton or short ton? Bumming Your Scene posted:What's heavier? A ton of nickels or a ton of feathers? A ton of goons.
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Just a shame ford are dumping the falcon sedan and ute, and diesel territory SUV. Three things we have here (along with the diesel Ranger and the Euro fords), that make Ford have the best all around line up of any manufacturer.
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Bumming Your Scene posted:What's heavier? A ton of nickels or a ton of feathers? Feathers, because they'll absorb moisture from the air
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Fo3 posted:Just a shame ford are dumping the falcon sedan and ute, and diesel territory SUV. Three things we have here (along with the diesel Ranger and the Euro fords), that make Ford have the best all around line up of any manufacturer. If they had to die to enable this behavior, so be it.
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VikingSkull posted:If they had to die to enable this behavior, so be it. Ford Oz run these outside of Ford International Brand of Good Awesome Cars which is why they dont loving sell here and thus got shitcanned.
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Throatwarbler posted:
Thats pretty much what they said about the Honda NSX.
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MrChips posted:So as we eagerly await news on the forthcoming Chevy Dolt, more stupid name news; the Bentley SUV, which will be unveiled sometime in the next couple days, is apparently called the Bentayga. oh boy, i hope the letters in the badging are solidly connected to eachother.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:I saw nothing like that, I saw a bunch of fat-rear end SUVs and bodykitted Accords in their little flash lineup after they were out of the early 90s. I saw the OG Legend, Integra and NSX, as well as the gen 1 TSX - all were pretty good products, and were the majority of the slideshow. davebo posted:Are you basing this entirely on this monday morning's auto show and ignoring everything else chevy does? I mean wasn't it just two days ago we were looking at a possible mid-engine corvette mule? Does Cadillac really need to compete with Ford or should they be competing with Lincoln anyway? It's great that they have their -V models but I've never viewed it as an enthusiast brand to begin with. Chevy != Cadillac. Their brands are in completely different directions. My reference was to Cadillac's PR gaffe last month or so when they said they don't want to appeal car guys and don't want to be a car company, they want to be more of a lifestyle company. Ford has demonstrated that there is value in having car guys on board, communicating with car guy journalists and appealing to car guys as customers. You can't hype V and V-Sport models designed to compete with the Germans if you identify as a lifestyle company. All car companies that have a successful lifestyle element (Ferrari, Porsche) never abandoned their engineering base or their appeal to car guys. Ford is showing how much power that appeal has on a grass roots level, even though they are a very different brand. Lincoln has shown that if you're all lifestyle and no performance appeal, nobody gives a poo poo. skipdogg posted:I don't know what the sales numbers are, but the FiST and FoST sell really well, and people are gobbling up Mustangs as quick as they can. Here in Texas used Raptors go for crazy prices. Yeah, I think Ford is hitting it out of the park. Hopefully Cadillac stays product-focused and continues to shoot for the Germans, it's served them well so far. It seems their plan right now is to raise prices to artificially create prestige, which I think it's a bit early for. There are still bad memories about them and their customer base isn't big enough to pull it off. If I was them I'd spend a few more years benchmarking at the current level of the CTS and ATS V, then boost prices once they've demonstrated they can consistently run with the Germans.
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Laserface posted:Ford Oz run these outside of Ford International Brand of Good Awesome Cars which is why they dont loving sell here and thus got shitcanned. Yeah, Ford USA won't let go of the taurus, and don't think anyone wants a ute, or diesel SUV/small truck over there.
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Fo3 posted:Yeah, Ford USA won't let go of the taurus, and don't think anyone wants a ute, or diesel SUV/small truck over there. That's because most Americans don't
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I don't think the Falcon would be competitive anyway - it may be more of a drivers thing but it doesn't have the fancy interior stuff or sheer size of a modern Taurus. Plus it's probably a lot more expensive to produce.
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With all the german sedans going AWD only, there's really not much hope for a new RWD sedan anytime soon from ford either.
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Powershift posted:With all the german sedans going AWD only, there's really not much hope for a new RWD sedan anytime soon from ford either. Did I read something about an FR-S based RWD sedan coming from Toyota?
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Rhyno posted:Did I read something about an FR-S based RWD sedan coming from Toyota? Yeah, right after the new supra and their return to formula 1.
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FR-S ute turbo ultimate car
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A MIRACLE posted:FR-S ute turbo ultimate car diesel awd availible
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with seats that pop out of the bed and a cap that makes it a wagon.
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Powershift posted:Meet the new NSX The gently caress? Throw out all that made the old NSX actually a loving great car for that ugly POS????
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