What's next for the s550?

[w3rkn]

The new Hi-Performance option for the Ecoboost effectively is your new SVO

No, the SVO was faster than the GT. It also had a better suspension and way better upscale interior, among many other things that the hi-tech SVO had over the measly GT.

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[w3rkn]

Yes, but that was the 80s. Fast cars were turbocharged, and fast people were cocaine-charged.

I believe next year we will see the SVO that outperforms the GT... & I think it will be electric assist.

 

[Braski]

I believe next year we will see the SVO that outperforms the GT... & I think it will be electric assist.

That would be a shocker! I'm still hoping for a v8 EcoBoost but that's probably never going to happen. 4 or 6 EcoBoost with electric assist is probably more realistic!

 

[Braski]

Ford said "v8 power" from the hybrid. I dont know where they would slot that model in the lineup though.

That would seriously jeopardize the GT350/500 though. A v8 EcoBoost pp2 with a10 (no way they would keep the M82 in a boosted car) would be insane. Even if they factory down tuned it to like 4-5psi and like 550ish horsepower.

Manual and 700+hp I'm in!

 

[Braski]

They'll never do it though. The Shelby badge let's them charge a hefty premium.

Agree. They didn't put a set of twins on because it's not shelby heritage but yet they put in the 1st ever auto in a shelby. So much for heritage. DCT + V8 EcoBoost would of made more sense. Super charged manual would of made Carol and me smile!

 

[keiths2kgt]

Someone has got the Bug!

Not really, I’m just in a position to make a move if Ford delivers

 

[Twin Turbo]

No, the SVO was faster than the GT. It also had a better suspension and way better upscale interior, among many other things that the hi-tech SVO had over the measly GT.

True......but it didn't sell well because people preferred to spend the same money on the V8 GT.

Ford won't produce a 4-cylinder that outperforms the V8s........at least not until they are ready to drop that V8, and that 'aint happening yet.

As for the hybrid.....don't forget this.

 

[Twin Turbo]

Agree. They didn't put a set of twins on because it's not shelby heritage but yet they put in the 1st ever auto in a shelby. So much for heritage. DCT + V8 EcoBoost would of made more sense. Super charged manual would of made Carol and me smile!

Shelby's personal Super Snake Cobra (twin supercharged) had an autobox and there are plenty of auto '67-70 GT500s out there


https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1966-shelby-cobra-427-super-snake.htm

 

[w3rkn]

Manual and 700+hp I'm in!

Such a car wouldn't be pushed by HP, but low-end propulsion and additional TQ, for added acceleration.

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