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    2005/'06 SVT Cobra???

    No specs or pricing has been finalized/announced by Ford. Everything is pure speculation. However, we do expect to have an aweful lot of variants besides the Cobra and the Cobra isn't expected until '07 (think that came from a memo to the dealers about incentives).
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    IRS...

    I have a sneaking suspicion the GTR was a testbed to see how far they could take the solid rear axle design and whether or not it could be competitive. With good results, that probably influenced their decision to keep it in the GT. I also feel the GTR is to the GT as the Cobra R is the to...
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    Why no 6 speed love?

    Talking from a strictly gear ratio perspective and assuming it is attached to the same engine -- with such similar final gear ratios you are going to see virtually no difference whatsoever in the final gear (from a speed and mpg standpoint). The only difference would be on your way to getting...
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    Why Pass 05 and wait for 06??

    Sorry, that is not what was intended, but don't try and put words in my mouth either. I was only going on past experience since we obviously have not seen the new one on the road, and don't try to tell me the current cars aren't severly lacking. As far as handling/IRS, I said nothing about that...
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    Why Pass 05 and wait for 06??

    I guess it depends on what you would consider competition. On the datasheet, probably not many. In the consumers minds, probably a lot more when ride and interior quality rank in higher priority than 200hp and RWD. There are a lot of new cars coming out to target this cheap, yet fun to drive...
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    Why Pass 05 and wait for 06??

    Also, not to put to harsh a light on it, Ford's "core audience" is after the big, burly, draggin' muscle car. However, the vast majority of its sales are V6. These people are after cheap, fun to drive cars. I am afraid a good portion of this audience is going to be won over by the competition...
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    2005 Steeda

    This has already been discussed (look about 10 threads down): http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=448601
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    How much for the 2006 Cobra

    Either way, most people don't buy car for 1/4 mile times alone. The GTO will definitely steal some Cobra buyers -- especially since they will be selling cars for about 2 years or so before the Cobra even comes out. The point was that this competition will (should) make Ford keep the prices low...
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    How much for the 2006 Cobra

    The Vette isn't the only competition Ford needs to worry about. In the muscle car arena, the GTO is a direct competitor for the Cobra. 350hp, RWD, American, $35k. If the Cobra is going to keep its lion share of the market, it needs to trump the GTO somewhere. 400hp for $35k perhaps. 450-500hp...
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    '05 V6/GT vs. GTR head lights

    Not only that, it is a CONCEPT. For Pete's sake, it is SUPPOSED to be over-the-top. I am sorry to rant, but I am getting tired of all these rice-o-phobics bitching about a legitimate racing wing and a cf hood on a CONCEPT RACE car. Have you not read anything about it? Do you not know it is...
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    Why Pass 05 and wait for 06??

    "We talked to a lot of Mustang owners and racers when we were developing this program," says Thai-Tang (Mustang big-wig). He is referring to car shows and events that focus on the Mustang. Since the only Mustang events/racing I know of revolve around drag racing, that is who they were...
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    '05 V6/GT vs. GTR head lights

    I agree--the GT-R headlights look much better. Unfortunately, I doubt they will ever make it to production. I also think the "sad" look of the GT is heightened by the front bumper openings. Everything droops down at the edges, whereas the main front opening in the GT-R curves up -- making it...
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    Steeda 05

    Ummm, I am almost positive that's a chop. Not sure if I am digging the blacked out center portion of the front bumper, but nice work.
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    IRS...

    Good point. But, if the Mustang was more competitive on a road course (double wishbone or multi-link IRS, more aerodynamic, lighter/smaller, etc.) then perhaps it wouldn't be the case. In the instance of the '00 Cobra R, no one in their right mind would choose that over a (cheaper) Vette and go...
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    05 seats

    Heck, ANYTHING would be better than the current GT seats. But, I don't think they are that much (read: enough) like the BMWs though: Ford: BMW: Notice the much more aggressive side bolsters. I personally like the BMW seats and wish Ford would put some decent butt holders in...
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    IRS...

    Now that Ford has brought out the GT-R racing concept and it has the solid rear axle, any thoughts on what Ford is thinking with the IRS? They have said they plan to bring it back in the Cobra, so why not show it in the GT-R--supposedly the ultimate racing version? Granted, it is a pretty...
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    Mustang GT-R press pictures"

    Isn't this the diff cooler (between the tail lamps): http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/CarPicDisplay.php?carnumber=624&pictureID=9 I was also curious what the silver thing inside the car is: http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/CarPicDisplay.php?carnumber=624&pictureID=26 Could it be a fuel...
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    Mustang GT-R press pictures"

    Cleary c/f (it's also confirmed in the article). What's up with the gas "pedal"? Doesn't look to heel-toe friendly to me. http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/CarPicDisplay.php?carnumber=624&pictureID=24 Also, any idea on rear suspension?
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    Confirmed Mustang GTR!

    Ummm, 40 years of the Mustang perhaps?
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    GTR - 40 Pics

    Built by Saleen??? Why not SVT? It also doesn't mention anything about the rear suspension. I wonder if its IRS or not. Good for Ford to think about getting back into racing, but that certainly doesn't look very aerodynamic or light. I wonder just how competitive it will (could) be on the...
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