probably not, should be coming in april '14 as a '15 model.

they could get really retro and release it as a 2014.5 model though:bowrofl::bowrofl::bowrofl:

Yeah this is what I read as well. 2014.5 model would be F L A W L E S S.

Problem is the GT500 wont have that SC 662 HP 5.8 engine.

Bladez beat me to it :shakes head:

oh well :tup: great trolls think alike...or something

How do you know it won't be something better?

:tiphat:

I guess it depends on how everyone votes this November.

Well at least we know it won't be a downgrade in terms of performance.

We don't know that.

Well why would Ford make a new GT500 a downgrade in performance to the old one? Doesn't make any sense to me. Sure they might decrease the displacement of the engine, but usually they will keep the HP around the same if not a bit higher by adjusting the FI bits. I know nothing can really be guaranteed at this point, but I think it's a reasonable assumption.

Gubment.

Just got to offset the performance of the GT500 with some hybrid/electric cars to keep the average mpg balanced across the line.

If the loonie lefties have their way they'll ban hipo cars like the GT500.

The next GT500 is going to be more like the current ZL1 but with better fuel efficiency. It will have IRS, multimode suspension standard, less HP. Thing Ford will work on reducing weight, and improving handling. More sports car and less muscle car.

I'm probably the looniest of the lefties on the forum and I've never heard anyone talking about banning high performance cars. Usually the discussion revolves around SUVs, family sedans, and the like. Those are the bulk of the market -- not sports cars.

Regardless, the strategy most automakers have used in increasing efficiency has also increased performance. More efficient fuel systems, lighter cars/materials, forced induction over displacement, etc.