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Old 15 Apr 2018, 20:06 (Ref:3815819)   #1
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Old 15 Apr 2018, 20:49 (Ref:3815830)   #2
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Old 15 Apr 2018, 20:55 (Ref:3815833)   #3
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The real challenge is the optics... the 2 door sports car, the hero car of the range, up against what has to be said, on road at least, is a workaday family hatchback...

When the best team in the land keeps beating the sports car in their family truckster, will Ford rue the decision?
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Old 15 Apr 2018, 21:00 (Ref:3815834)   #4
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The real challenge is the optics... the 2 door sports car, the hero car of the range, up against what has to be said, on road at least, is a workaday family hatchback...

When the best team in the land keeps beating the sports car in their family truckster, will Ford rue the decision?
Or when Holden will be beaten by Mustang, will they regret their longtime commitment?
But seriously:
1) rules do allow such things and if Ford really made that decision they have to be fully aware of the possibility of losing with Opel Insignia
2) I won't believe it until I see an official confirmation, sounds too beautiful to me to be true
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Old 15 Apr 2018, 21:45 (Ref:3815844)   #5
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This is great news, but we heard it last year, so will wait for an official announcement. tomorrow.

wonder if Holden's decision to drop V6TT made a difference here
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Old 15 Apr 2018, 21:50 (Ref:3815846)   #6
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I also had to check the date.

Now we wait til Phelps trots out his usual "We can reveal..." garbage.
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Old 15 Apr 2018, 22:48 (Ref:3815861)   #7
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I also had to check the date.
I checked this bit: AutoAction.com.au

This bit is problematic for accuracy, but we will see! Good news if true!

"For example, the Mustang – like the Chevrolet Camaro and Nissan GT-R – will need a modified and raised roof profile to meet the minimum height requirement."

This will look dreadful. Let's hope they lower the rollcage instead.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 00:01 (Ref:3815876)   #8
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This can only be good news for all the Ford teams at least. Progress into a new model and updated aero package.

Definitely looking forward to the release of this car if its all true.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 00:22 (Ref:3815881)   #9
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 00:57 (Ref:3815902)   #10
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In reality, it should have been this year.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 01:43 (Ref:3815910)   #11
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I would be thrilled were this to come true but hey the mag aint known as Auto Fiction for no good reason
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 01:50 (Ref:3815912)   #12
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I would be thrilled were this to come true but hey the mag aint known as Auto Fiction for no good reason
Probably the reason Speedcafe hasn't released a story on it yet.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 01:55 (Ref:3815913)   #13
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Probably the reason Speedcafe hasn't released a story on it yet.
One of them is going to look out of touch.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 02:06 (Ref:3815914)   #14
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Good news IF this is true, really good news. Let's wait and see what happens re announcement tomorrow.

IF this story is true, to me it makes a really big difference to the dynamic of Supercars overall. Some have spoken of the series being virtually "dead" as Ford aren't interested and Holden is struggling in the retail market, doubts over Nissan's commitment. IF Ford support the Moostang competing, that's a big change to that dynamic and one that would guarantee Holden's focus on the series.

Also, IF the Mustang is going to run a V8, it could well lead to the category sticking with that type of power plant.

This type of thing can sometimes be a watershed moment and IF the story is true and it all gets announced tomorrow, I can't see it as anything other than a really good indicator for VASA.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 02:25 (Ref:3815918)   #15
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Good news IF this is true, really good news. Let's wait and see what happens re announcement tomorrow.

IF this story is true, to me it makes a really big difference to the dynamic of Supercars overall. Some have spoken of the series being virtually "dead" as Ford aren't interested and Holden is struggling in the retail market, doubts over Nissan's commitment. IF Ford support the Moostang competing, that's a big change to that dynamic and one that would guarantee Holden's focus on the series.

Also, IF the Mustang is going to run a V8, it could well lead to the category sticking with that type of power plant.

This type of thing can sometimes be a watershed moment and IF the story is true and it all gets announced tomorrow, I can't see it as anything other than a really good indicator for VASA.
agreed.

Holden have glitched for 2 months, and obviously need to recover, their best seller is the colarsdo now, so will have to see what happens
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 02:36 (Ref:3815924)   #16
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that car in race trim already looks sexier then the bland lookin FG models.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 02:58 (Ref:3815927)   #17
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Is it a bad sign that that Auto Action link is dead now, or was an embargo broken?
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 03:30 (Ref:3815934)   #18
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and now this....

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Old 16 Apr 2018, 03:37 (Ref:3815936)   #19
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Also, IF the Mustang is going to run a V8, it could well lead to the category sticking with that type of power plant.
**Caveat - if the story is true** I reckon the car itself is stage one, different engine will be stage 2. 2020?

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This type of thing can sometimes be a watershed moment and IF the story is true and it all gets announced tomorrow, I can't see it as anything other than a really good indicator for VASA.
Holden/GM will virtually be forced to bring the Camaro into the series in my mind if the Muzzie comes to fruition. By doing so it might just save the Holden fan from being disappointed at the lack of a hero car, and drive their sales. Pity it won't be an Aussie car, but we can't have everything. The bogans have been putting Chev badges on their Holdens for years anyway.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 03:42 (Ref:3815937)   #20
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Is it a bad sign that that Auto Action link is dead now, or was an embargo broken?
Auto action website was dead

seems to be back up now and article is there
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 04:03 (Ref:3815940)   #21
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Why would they want a TT V6? Road car is a 4 or a V8 and everyone really wants the V8. So why run a V6 with all the costs involved.
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excellent news....thought I was gunna have to find another interest

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Old 16 Apr 2018, 05:02 (Ref:3815946)   #23
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Wouldnt they use the V8 model not the twin turbo type

or maybe have BOTH
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Why would they want a TT V6? Road car is a 4 or a V8 and everyone really wants the V8. So why run a V6 with all the costs involved.
FoMoCo already have an Ecoboost V6 ready to go, currently used in the GT GTE car. Using that would give a headstart on development that might get the car over the line for the start of next year's season.
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Old 16 Apr 2018, 05:58 (Ref:3815951)   #25
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FoMoCo already have an Ecoboost V6 ready to go, currently used in the GT GTE car. Using that would give a headstart on development that might get the car over the line for the start of next year's season.
Maybe but the V8 falls into the ready to go category too. Would save massively on development costs plus is market relevant and reduces parity issues.
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