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PostPosted: Mon Mar 21, 2005 9:06 pm    Post subject: Better get used to driving ford and chrylsers.. Reply with quote

Look what the idiots at GM are doing now! Evil or Very Mad Confused

http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0503/21/A01-123402.htm

They've just killed off the GTO, and any chance at a new camaro and a bunch of other rear wheel drive cars. Sad
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 12:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow...

That is god damn ridiculous. The GTO was all they had to compete in the ponycar market. Now ford is gonna stomp them in sales. GM's upper management needs to get their heads out of their asses.

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 12:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Wow...

That is god damn ridiculous. The GTO was all they had to compete in the ponycar market. Now ford is gonna stomp them in sales. GM's upper management needs to get their heads out of their asses.


Couldn't have said it better.
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I don't know, its not like the GTO is selling like mad. They may still have the GTO, just not on the Zeta platform. They may still use a Holden import for it. GM lost track of what the 'market' really wants, a long time ago. The f-car was built for the enthusiest, and look how well it sold in its final years, it was faster, handled better, and stoped better than the mustang. Look who outsold it. Considering that the MAJORITY of mustangs sold, are V6 version, its not the euthusiest that Ford is going after, IIRC something above 40% of mustangs sold, are bought by women. The F-Car, and GTO have no appeal to that market, they are loud, hard to get in and out of, and not 'cute'. If GM really wants that portion of the market share, they need something that fits that nitch, and I doubt anything in the Zeta lineup would do that. couple that with the fact, that GM is living proof that marketing a car purely to the euthiest will not work (at least not in large numbers), and finacialy it makes sense for them to scrap the idea. If GM is going to survive, they have to make enough money to pay the pentions of all the UAW employees they still owe. I can total understand why they don't forsee a V8/RWD market doing that for them. They are going to focus on markets they have a shot in hell at making money in, namely trucks/suv's and the very hot small car market.

I really wish that GM was in a position to build a car that fit the needs of the people on this site, and others like it, but they are in such a finacial bad spot, that it just isn't going to happen. The good new.... you can get into a vette for a descently reasonable price these days. Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 5:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

so, if I'm reading that right.. I guess we can 'kiss the re-release of the camaro goodbye'.. GM is so stupid.. that would explain why I have not been looking at their products to replace my other car.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

well guys it looks like we have to put our change together and custom make our cars the way we want them. whos in? Surprised
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so, if I'm reading that right.. I guess we can 'kiss the re-release of the camaro goodbye'.. GM is so stupid.. that would explain why I have not been looking at their products to replace my other car.


Me neither... In fact a small block ford is look awful nice right now for when my bird is done. Gotta love them foxbody's Very Happy

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I really wish that GM was in a position to build a car that fit the needs of the people on this site, and others like it, but they are in such a finacial bad spot, that it just isn't going to happen. The good new.... you can get into a vette for a descently reasonable price these days. Wink


They really screwed up in the passed by doing thing such as killing the Camaro/Firebird... And the likes (You think we are angry, go on an S10 forum and see people bitch about the colorado). The main point i am getting too... If they would get their heads out of their butt caves then maybe they wouldnt be in such a shady financial spot to begin with.

My main point... I really think they are afraid to take risks and are more concenred with cutting their losses, it hasnt worked for them in the passed, and it probably wont work this time.

When Chrysler is in a position where they are confident enough to offer a V10 truck that doesnt even get 10mpg in the city, you know Chevy is in a bind.

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Looks like Ford wants the euthiest money, that GM doesn't....I sure wish GM would let John Moss go nuts on something...

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The most powerful factory-built Ford Mustang in history will take to the street next year, following a unique collaboration between performance car legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT).

Ford took the wraps off the 450-plus horsepower Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 show car at the New Year International Auto Show March 23. Designed in the unmistakable image of Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s, the Shelby Cobra GT500 melds SVT's modern engineering with the big-block performance that made the original GT500 the king of the road.

"The all-new 2005 Ford Mustang is one of the hottest cars in many years," says Phil Martens, Ford group vice president, Product Creation. "Its chassis was engineered from the beginning to be the basis of a high-performance, world-class sports car from SVT, and the Shelby Cobra GT500 is it."

Carroll Shelby lends his support to SVT, adapting his earlier role as a senior advisor on the "Dream Team" that was assembled to develop and build the 2005 Ford GT.


Carroll Shelby, shown in the GT500 prototype.


"I've worked with the SVT guys for several years now, and I know they have the guts, the talent and the passion to deliver the best performance Mustangs ever," says Shelby.

A production version of the GT500 will go on sale in 2006, continuing the high-performance lineage of the SVT Mustang Cobra model line. It will be followed by a steady stream of performance products developed by SVT, possibly including a version of the production-intent Sport Trac Adrenalin, the industry's first performance sport-utility truck.

"SVT led the modern-day factory performance trend with the Mustang Cobra and the industry's first high-performance truck, the F-150 Lightning," says Hau Thai-Tang, director, Ford Advanced Product Creation and SVT. "Today, we're building on that pioneering vision with vehicles like the Ford GT, Shelby Cobra GT500 and Sport Trac Adrenalin – great performance machines that connect with enthusiasts in a way no other companies or vehicles can match."

The production GT500 will be the first in a string of specialty Mustangs that SVT will help deliver. This will create Ford Motor Company's – and one of the industry's – broadest product portfolio, stretching from under $20,000 for the V-6 Mustang coupe to the 450-plus-horsepower GT500, each offering performance and value.

The GT500 and the production-intent Sport Trac Adrenalin teaser accelerate the wave of momentum at SVT since the launch of the 2005 Ford GT supercar. SVT also now will develop non-SVT branded Ford Division performance vehicles – including heritage-based performance Mustangs in the spirit of the 2001 Bullitt GT and 2003 Mach 1 – as it becomes more directly integrated into Ford's mainstream product development process.

Shelby Cobra GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 produces over 450 hp

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the "step up" to big-block power from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 steps up to Ford's 5.4-liter "MOD" V-8. The result? The GT500 is the most powerful factory Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from SVT's experience with supercharging the "MOD" engine to deliver more than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.


Under the striped, powerdome hood lurks the most powerful factory Mustang engine ever with more than 450 hp, 450 lb.-ft. of torque.


The cast-iron-block, four-valve engine is force-fed an air-and-fuel mixture via a screw-type supercharger at 8.5 pounds per square inch of boost. Aluminum cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings sourced from the Ford GT program bring a high level of proven durability to the drivetrain, while upgraded cooling components promise longevity. "Powered by SVT" camshaft covers are the finishing touch to the engine.

"This version of the 5.4-liter V-8 has a higher horsepower rating than any other factory Mustang in history," says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief vehicle engineer. "It really delivers on the essence of two great names in Ford performance – a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power."

The engine has been further tuned from its first application in a Mustang, the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, a limited edition model of 300 units.

Helping to put the power of the GT500's supercharged V-8 to the pavement is a T-56 six-speed manual gearbox. The evenly spaced gears mean less stirring is needed to find the "sweet spot" in keeping the revs "on cam" for power to pass, while at the same time making the most of the engine's broad torque curve. The heavy-duty transmission has proven itself a willing companion to V-8 power in Mustangs in both road and track environments, including the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, 2004 SVT Mustang Cobra and the new race-winning Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.

Great power requires great control

The great Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s were anything but one-trick ponies. They earned their stripes on twisty roads and race tracks across America and Europe. The Shelby Cobra GT500 show car continues that legacy of all-around performance.

The GT500 starts with the solid 2005 Mustang underpinnings. The all-new Mustang's platform was designed from the beginning with performance derivatives in mind, providing an exceptionally rigid, well-engineered starting point for SVT chassis engineers.

Using real-world experience gained during more than 12 years of building great-handling SVT Mustang Cobras, SVT engineers retune and upgrade key chassis components. Improvements such as revised shocks, spring rates and upgraded stabilizer bars help the GT500 stop and turn with the same authority as it goes.


Shelby Cobra GT500 features race-proven architecture shared with the Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.


The GT500 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with "Reverse L" lower control arms, and a solid-axle, three-link rear suspension with coil springs and a Panhard rod for precise control of the rear axle.

This rear suspension design has been validated on the track by Ford Racing. The race-prepared Ford Racing Mustang FR500C was purpose-built from the base 2005 Mustang body structure and suspension geometry to run in the Grand-Am Cup series, a class of road racing for production-based cars. Competing against the best from Germany and Japan, a Mustang FR500C competed in and won its first ever race in the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2005.

"SVT and Ford Racing will be working closer than ever as we go forward on future projects, especially Mustangs," says Thai-Tang, a Ford Racing alumnus who served as the race engineer for the Newman-Haas Racing team in 1993. "The Mustang FR500C racing program is an exact demonstration of the capability we engineered into the mainstream Mustang to be capable of. Now, we have both a Daytona victory and the return of the Shelby Cobra GT500 to showcase Mustang performance possibilities."

To match this power and handling ability, SVT fitted some of the biggest brakes in the business to the GT500. Fourteen-inch cross-drilled Brembo rotors up front and 13-inch discs in the rear continue SVT's legacy of great-braking Mustangs. Secure footing is provided by 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.

The snake is back – Legendary looks with SVT function

The Shelby Cobra GT500 combines the dramatic design genes of the all-new Mustang with Carroll Shelby's legendary performance image to create an SVT Mustang that broadens the power brand's design approach and appeal.
1968 Shelby GT500 was one of many Mustangs that served as the design inspiration for the new Shelby Cobra GT500.



"The restrained, performance-oriented SVT design theme has become instantly recognizable to enthusiasts without brash styling cues," says Doug Gaffka, design director, Ford SVT vehicles. "The GT500 takes a huge leap forward by combining the modern Mustang muscle car with the classic Shelby performance look to expand SVT's reach to a much bigger audience."

The 2005 Mustang design team drew inspiration from classic Shelby Mustangs, the models that transformed the mild-mannered pony car into a muscle car with attitude. Envisioning an SVT model, the team tested GT500 design cues on the Mustang GT coupe concept that was unveiled at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. In 2004, designers further developed the GT500 look on the Mustang GT-R, a race-bred concept with the dual purpose of foreshadowing SVT's Mustang design direction and Ford Racing's plans to return Mustang to road racing.

The GT500 now comes into full light, punctuated by the classic LeMans-style white stripes that race along the top of the show car's "SVT Red" paint from nose to tail. The stripes recall the Shelby Mustangs that marked another important 1960's Mustang transition when Ford put it on the track to becoming a racing legend. The GT500 nomenclature is prominent in the lower bodyside racing stripe, another cue from the classic Shelby Mustangs.


"The new Mustang has classic design cues from some of the best-looking Mustangs of all-time, including the Shelbys," says Keith Rogman, Mustang senior designer. "The design of the GT500 has been at the forefront of our minds since the outset of the entire Mustang program."

The Shelby design elements alone are enough to tell the GT500 story but are not the only visual cues that set this Mustang apart. The reworked front fascia features a functional air splitter and the unique hood has heat-extraction ducts, combining to provide improved airflow and aerodynamics. Revised headlamp insets offer a more aggressive look and result in symmetrical upper and lower grilles with large air openings, creating a visual connection to vintage Shelby Mustangs.

The unique rear fascia features strakes inspired by the Ford GT's integrated rear airflow diffuser, and a rear spoiler reminiscent of a classic GT500. To mark the collaboration of two Mustang performance icons, the GT500 features Shelby and SVT badging.

Continuing the snake logo tradition of past-generation SVT Mustang Cobras, as well as late-model Shelby Mustangs, the fenders each feature an updated design of the Cobra. For the first time on any SVT Mustang, the front grille features an off-center snake in place of the standard running horse. "GT500" is emblazoned inside the side rocker stripes, and the name "SHELBY" is prominently featured across the rear deck. The SVT logo can be seen on the wheel center caps, a signature SVT location, as well as on the doorsill plates. To top if off, the "gas cap" medallion between the taillights reads "Shelby GT500" centered on the Cobra image.


The interior is completely wrapped in ebony black leather, including the top of the dash, door panels and center arm rest. Also wrapped in ebony leather are the shift lever, shift boot and parking-brake handle. SVT Red leather seat and door panel inserts provide a marked contrast to the rest of the leather-trimmed cabin, surrounding the performance enthusiast with luxury and comfort. Snake logos embroidered into the seat backs finish the package.

"We've taken leather design trends to a new level by using it on almost every exposed surface in the GT500," says Rogman. "Leather has long been a performance fashion accessory for enthusiasts, from jackets to racing gloves, so it perfectly matches all the other driving oriented cues."

The Shelby GT500 script and Cobra image are repeated on the steering wheel cap. Behind the wheel are titanium-faced gauges swapped in location so that the tachometer is dominant visually for the driver. The chrome accessories inside the cabin have been replaced with a satin aluminum finish, including the aluminum shift lever knob that is nicely positioned for quick, positive shifts of the six-speed transmission.

SVT and Shelby: The Legends Grow

With the look and legend one would expect from Carroll Shelby and the kind of power and performance enthusiasts have come to expect from SVT, the GT500 show car points to a brand new era in Ford Motor Company's performance future.

"Carroll Shelby is truly a living automotive legend, a Ford performance legend," says Martens. "It's a dream come true to be able to put the Shelby name on a Mustang again."

Carroll Shelby first put his name on a Mustang back in 1964 when he was asked to inject some high performance into the brand-new pony car. The result was the GT350R, a lightweight, handling-focused race car that earned the Mustang its first performance credentials. Subsequent Shelby Mustangs included a street version of the race car, the GT350, and what was known as the "rent-a-racer" Mustang, the GT350H, a joint project with the Hertz rental car corporation.

The ultimate Shelby Mustang of the era was the GT500KR, or "King of the Road." Powered by a big block 428-cubic inch "Cobra Jet" V-8, the GT500KR was one of the most powerful, and memorable, muscle cars of that period. Shelby Mustang production ceased in 1970 with a total volume of 14,559 units.


The Ford Special Vehicle Team brought performance back to Mustang in 1993. After 12 years and with nearly 80,000 high-performance Mustangs on the streets, and a total SVT vehicle production nearing 145,000 vehicles, SVT is primed for growth with the GT500 serving as the foundation for other performance Mustang projects.

By bringing together Carroll Shelby and Ford SVT, the company's commitment to performance becomes as powerful as at any time in its history - including the famed "Total Performance" days of the 1960s. From the Ford GT supercar, the GT500, to a rejuvenated Ford Racing Performance Parts program - performance and racing adds luster to its proud brand heritage.

"SVT has been and will remain the leader in performance vehicle engineering and marketing," says Martens. "SVT remains unique in offering the total performance experience. The return of Carroll Shelby to our performance family only strengthens our firepower."
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

few opinions....


the GTO is simple to get into compared to a mustang or f-body (not nearly as loud either)

the colorado was a good move from the S10 IMO...more power, better mileage, smaller engine, less weight overall, and from what i've seen, more towing capacity...

so you can't swap a 350 into it... big deal, you can still get plenty of power out of the current setup

I agree that they're afraid to take risks...

Chrysler has done absolutely EVERYTHING great this past year, all while on the verge of bankruptcy ... offering pretty much everything with the Hemi is basically a slap in the face to GM, who should be doing the same with the LSx engines. Ooo, F-Body, GTO, Vette.. (ok they extended the LS2 to this years SSR, which IMO is badass) ... they need to do more....

case in point....Silverado SS ... looks cool as is... but lacks power, has that extended cab, and basically sucks. LS2 + reg cab + shorty = f**k MOPAR and f**k FORD.

would be lighter, not necessarily as powerful but it'd make up for it with the weight difference...

who wants a fullsize truck as an SS?
the only good one was the 454SS and that sucked because of the TBI anyway Surprised


the newer version of the monte carlo, the upcoming pontiac solstice, and the saturn sky... kind of show where GM is headed... smaller cars (sky is supposed to weigh in at something like 2500 pounds), around 200hp with the ecotec (and a turbo or supercharger more than likely) and reasonable fuel economy... the sky looks promising for the simple fact that its a roadster.... but it lacks brute power we all want and need (would be nice with an LS2 hehe)

GM is shooting for the younger crowd though.... only people there who really seem to care about enthusiasts are Moss and Lutz, though Lutz has been a lot of talk...

I agree with dewey, lets let Mossplay with some things Very Happy

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow thats going to be one mean Snake.... It would be great if GM gave John Moss the free rein to play like Ford's given John Colletti and SVT...
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GM and SS... That is whole other argument on its own. They completly gutted the term. Super Sport does not mean what it used to.

GM and their... elitist ways piss me off too. With the Colorado "We perfected 5 cylinder motors" Sorry... Audi has been doing it for 20 years.

"The first truck ever with our advanced quadrasteer technology" Oh... Nissan/Datsun has been experimenting with 4 wheel steer for at least 30 yeras.

And their ad team... Christ, I wonder why would the Cobalt every outsell the GTO... Well jeeze, lets see, how many commecials do they have fo rthe Cobalt, and how many for the GTO.

ugh... oh well.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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GM and SS... That is whole other argument on its own. They completly gutted the term. Super Sport does not mean what it used to.

GM and their... elitist ways piss me off too. With the Colorado "We perfected 5 cylinder motors" Sorry... Audi has been doing it for 20 years.


Isn't there supposed to be a new Colorado SS with an ls2?

With the Quadrasteer bullshit; That's just marketing. They're letting people know about it.

They're still screwing up in ways I can't even imagine but mainly it's just with bland cars, and lack of power choices.

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GM and their... elitist ways piss me off too. With the Colorado "We perfected 5 cylinder motors" Sorry... Audi has been doing it for 20 years.


Audi did it in so many ways, and made some great motors with it.

The urS4/S6 and eS2 were awsome cars, well over 300hp each.
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Audi does it in so many ways, and makes some great motors with it.


Fixed. Very Happy

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the colorado was a good move from the S10 IMO...more power, better mileage, smaller engine, less weight overall, and from what i've seen, more towing capacity...


Actually thats one of the sore points with the colorado. It's about 1000lbs less in towing capacity then the s10. Seems the emission requirements now are so stringent that they had to lean the motor out while its pulling. This caused overheating at the old rating so they had to drop the ratings. The motor makes more power, the truck is stronger, but due to emissions you'll overheat if you try it.
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the colorado was a good move from the S10 IMO...more power, better mileage, smaller engine, less weight overall, and from what i've seen, more towing capacity...


Actually thats one of the sore points with the colorado. It's about 1000lbs less in towing capacity then the s10. Seems the emission requirements now are so stringent that they had to lean the motor out while its pulling. This caused overheating at the old rating so they had to drop the ratings. The motor makes more power, the truck is stronger, but due to emissions you'll overheat if you try it.
well that's quite craptastic, that is....






i still like the way it looks though Very Happy

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not sure about the colorado, but the trailblazer is getting the SS treatment Surprised

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In an attempt to build on the brand appeal of its performance vehicles, Chevrolet is nearly doubling its lineup of SS-badged vehicles - including the addition of an SUV.

Chevrolet will unveil the SS version of the 2006 TrailBlazer at this week's New York auto show. The TrailBlazer will be the first General Motors SUV to wear the SS badge and will offer the Corvette-derived LS2 6.0-liter V-8, giving it 391 hp and a 0 to 60 mph time of 5.7 seconds.

The TrailBlazer also gets a performance suspension, 20-inch wheels and specific interior appointments.

Production of the new SS vehicles begins this fall.

http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102003

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But will they offer a manual transmission version?

I am sorry, but it aint performance unless I can pick the gears myself.

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But will they offer a manual transmission version?

I am sorry, but it aint performance unless I can pick the gears myself.

that just made my day. Laughing

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But will they offer a manual transmission version?

I am sorry, but it aint performance unless I can pick the gears myself.



That's why alot of the high end super cars have automatics or flappy paddles.
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