OT: 2005 GT-R Concept

66P51GT

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I don't know about the rest of you but the new 2005 Mustang has my complete attention. The link above is a concept vehicle built by Saleen Special Vehicles and offers a hint to what we will be seing at open track events in the near future.

One of the most noteable copy points from the article:
Buyers, for example, can order the GT-R’s 440-horsepower engine — the new 5.0-liter “Cammer” — for $14,995 from Ford Racing Performance Parts, along with other production racing parts.

Enjoy...

 

1320stang

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I'm not diggin the rear spoiler or the side exhaust look, but the rest I can live with.

 

Pakrat

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I agree, but isn't that spoiler kinda mandatory for racing? I mean, the Cobra R had a big ass wing too didn't it? I like the way the headlights now remind me of the 70' nose vents a bit, I can just smell some Boss options in the air, I hope.

 

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67GTA-FB429

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It has some good possibilities....BUT, lose the cheesy wing. That makes it look like an Accord with a fart pipe.

 

66P51GT

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67GTA-FB429 said:

It has some good possibilities....BUT, lose the cheesy wing. That makes it look like an Accord with a fart pipe.

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At least it won't sound like an Accord. Agreed with the rear wing for street use. However, it will keep the rear planted at high speed.

 

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67GTA-FB429

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they should blend it in more. other than that it is pretty sweet.

 

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66P51GT said:

At least it won't sound like an Accord. Agreed with the rear wing for street use. However, it will keep the rear planted at high speed.

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nah it wont sound like an accord, more like a miata (since its built in the mazda plant lol)

 

Edbert

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Lose the wing and the exhaust, the rest is worth the drool I'm wiping from my chin

 

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*cough* Already in the Talk section *cough*

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=448047
http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=449166

 

splinterddt

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I think the car looks great except for the wing. Does "ricer" come to mind? They need to stick with a spoiler the is contoured to the back instead on a wing. The side exhaust is just so-so. Doen't look bad, but not the best feature. Over all, not bad.

 

RogerC62

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I'm really liking it, spoiler included. I refer you to this thread if you haven't already read it, in particular maniacmustangman's comments: http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=450796

The side exhaust is ok except it could do without the chrome trim panel. I like the way they did the door bars and the doors. I'd like to see an IRS under it and super/turbocharger.

 

Jon350

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If any of you follow along with the Trans-Am series, the wing on this thing makes it look like any other contender in teh field. Every single car has a wing similar to the GT-R(althought the emblem is to close to skyline for me). It's not a matter of style but functionality. So my question is, did they connect the spoilers arms to the trunk or the chassis? And is it fully adjustable. Other than that its another racing insipired mustang.