Just for fun I checked traction battery replacements on some hybrids and it seems to be just north of 2 grand so the dealer is a quarter of a way to reaching those prices
Ironically EVs and Hybrids still need that stupid 12V battery...
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Just for fun I checked traction battery replacements on some hybrids and it seems to be just north of 2 grand so the dealer is a quarter of a way to reaching those prices
Ironically EVs and Hybrids still need that stupid 12V battery...
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Price will be finalized closer to launch.
Camaro Z/28 is $75,000. GT500 is about $60,000. I expect something around $65.
I just had a thought... think of this engine (5.2L flat plane crank v8)... with two turbos (ecoboost) and likely a hybrid system... in the coming Ford GT successor.
I'm salivating profusely.
That's P1, 918, and LaFerrari territory if they attempt it.
918 engine config, rear drive power delivery, Le Mans grade aero work, and of course half the price of everything from across the pond.
I had read that Z28s were selling below MSRP. 75k is a lot to ask for a Camaro. I get it's a dedicated track car, but still. And I'm wondering if this will be the top of the line Mustang for a bit, or if we have the GT500 waiting to be revealed. Pricing it at 65k puts it in Corvette and/or Porsche territory. I'm hoping the GT350 price is less than the Hellcat. More of these high-end muscle cars being released gives consumers more choices and I'm hoping that means competitive pricing.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
We're getting a GT500 for sure, barring that the Ford GT successor will take its spot.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
GT350 will rev to 8200RPM apparently...
Holy Christ.
Holy Christ.
GT350 will rev to 8200RPM apparently...
Holy Christ.
Fuck yes, that's Audi 4.2 V8 territory.
High-revving engines >>>>>>>> burbly V8s
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
GT350 will rev to 8200RPM apparently...
Holy Christ.
Ken Block just jizzed his pants.
This is what 911 fans must have felt when the first water cooled 911 came out. I love the burble.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
Not much new info, but here it is again:
455 horses, 445 torks. 185 MPH top speed, 3.9 seconds to legal highway speed. Standard LSD, 6 speed with rev match, or an 8 speed auto.
C&D estimated base price for the thing at $55,000~
That puts it dangerously close to a Stingray. I know, different markets, but...eh.
455 horses, 445 torks. 185 MPH top speed, 3.9 seconds to legal highway speed. Standard LSD, 6 speed with rev match, or an 8 speed auto.
C&D estimated base price for the thing at $55,000~
That puts it dangerously close to a Stingray. I know, different markets, but...eh.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Not much new info, but here it is again:
455 horses, 445 torks. 185 MPH top speed, 3.9 seconds to legal highway speed. Standard LSD, 6 speed with rev match, or an 8 speed auto.
C&D estimated base price for the thing at $55,000~
That puts it dangerously close to a Stingray. I know, different markets, but...eh.
Corvette and this will never compete. That's not a non-issue. This is also a lot more practical. Has the same power and can haul around 4. It's priced perfectly.
It's BMW and Audi that should be shitting their pants.
RukusProvider
Banned
They should bring back the Catera. It's the caddy that ZIGS!
Not much new info, but here it is again:
455 horses, 445 torks. 185 MPH top speed, 3.9 seconds to legal highway speed. Standard LSD, 6 speed with rev match, or an 8 speed auto.
C&D estimated base price for the thing at $55,000~
That puts it dangerously close to a Stingray. I know, different markets, but...eh.
AWD or RWD? 55k for all that is bananas.
Isn't the CTS the successor to the Catera, as the STS was to the Seville and the DTS was to the Deville?
BrokenEchelon
Banned
IIRC, RWD, but I'm sure there's an AWD variant on the way.
Possibly, but Cadillac hasn't made a V with AWD yet.
GoldenEye 007
Member
Seen a couple 2015 Mustangs on the road recently. They're damn nice. The pictures don't do them justice. I know I was unsure at the time based on pics alone on the new look for them. Completely sold on the look now.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
The Chevy Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo concept is interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufruRqSaVxk
Should be fun to drive in GT6. I wonder what that'll sound like.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufruRqSaVxk
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/19/chevy-chaparral-2x-vision-gran-turismo-concept-la-2014/
Should be fun to drive in GT6. I wonder what that'll sound like.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
These Vision GT and concept cars FUCK boring. This is Gran Turismo, not Ridge Racer. Why can't PD allocate resources on real cars?
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!
BrokenEchelon
Banned
I know what you mean, and obviously that thing is never seeing production, or a fully working model.
jongkookie
Member
You are lol.
The car companies themselves design these crazy concepts using AutoCAD or whatever design software they use, email that file to PD and they just open that up on a PS3 SDK and it's good to go. The hardest thing they have to do is to model the suspension the way the companies want it to which is this: tastefully lowered, sticks to the ground, and no body roll lol.
No seriously, it really is that simple. Halfway through the video one of Benz's people talk about finalizing the 3D design before creating an actual clay model... it would be really stupid and inefficient if Benz can't send that same 3D model to PD and have an graphics intern convert it for the game.
Besides, I'd rather PD allocate their resources on creating a decent sound engine... I mean Forza Horizon 2 on X360 has better sound compared to GT6 and that right there is a travesty imo.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
It's not worth looking at the previous naming conventions as ancestors; Cadillac really was attempting to recreate their entire brand.
To wit, a whole new platform was developed just for the ATS, which the CTS then began using. The Catera, in contrast, was a pure rebadge from an Opel Omega.
aygomyownroad
Member
Currently driving a Mitsubishi ASX3 (Outlander Sport I think its called in America). will be driving it for another 18 months but really taken by this beauty:
In my job I need a 4x4 in case of bad weather or I need to go through a field, and I am taken with this.
The only problem is the boot space as I have one child with hopefully another planned for the time I get a new car, so it needs to have a boot big enough for a pram, travel cot and luggage:
Seems quite narrow. I'm in the UK, wondering if the boot space may make the car a no go
In my job I need a 4x4 in case of bad weather or I need to go through a field, and I am taken with this.
The only problem is the boot space as I have one child with hopefully another planned for the time I get a new car, so it needs to have a boot big enough for a pram, travel cot and luggage:
Seems quite narrow. I'm in the UK, wondering if the boot space may make the car a no go
BrokenEchelon
Banned
Yes.
It really doesn't have much else to compete with, barring like a Continental GT or something.
New Shelby Mustang unveiled. 500+ HP flat plane crank naturally aspirated V8. Magnetic shocks. Brembos all around. A street-legal trackday toy. That is all.
The Camaro Z/28 has been put on notice.
The new 725hp Galpin-Fisker Mustang
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
The new 725hp Galpin-Fisker Mustang
That front end is goddamn ugly.
jongkookie
Member
You might wanna take a look at this beauty: Mazda CX-3
Comes with a stick and AWD.
The new 725hp Galpin-Fisker Mustang
It looks like the Mustang and a Genesis Coupe mated and made a baby.
Yet I still kind of want to lease an M3/M4 as a beater/daily driver. Perhaps I'd be better off with an M235i? Isn't the weight kinda similar anyways?
My ideal "new" M is probably going to be the M2 when it releases, but I don't want to wait.
Marky Mark
Member
I actually love the way Polyphony have created this concept culture within their games. It's something Turn 10 could really learn from. I sold my GT6 ages ago because I hated it except for the concept stuff but I really love the collaboration between car companies and PD (even if it is just AutoCAD > import > game).
Looks better than that Ford Fusion front end the new Mustangs have. Personally I hate the way Mustangs have looked from the 80s until now. All I was pointing out is that car would crush the GT500.
So that's why my friend who works at BMW corporate was having a bad day.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
China is the Grand Theft Auto of cars, I swear.
http://jalopnik.com/chinese-debut-cheap-range-rover-copy-at-display-next-to-1661546194
Wtf is this!? Land Wind? Hahahaha.
http://jalopnik.com/chinese-debut-cheap-range-rover-copy-at-display-next-to-1661546194
Wtf is this!? Land Wind? Hahahaha.
Liquidsnake
Banned
I got my FR-S 1.0 finally. I sold my 2013 FR-S. I must say I am impressed, and in love.
I getting a roof spoiler installed on Saturday for free by a guy who wants to take pictures etc....
Ill share some with you all.
Early thoughts:
1) Tthe car seems a lot stiffer in such a good way
2) The dual exhaust makes my heart melt
3) The interior is much nicer than my 2013
4) Its low to the ground I mean low.The TRD spring seemed to have dropped it an inch lower than the standard.
Im going on a long drive this weekend. Ill take pics and share.
Love you all.
Liquid.
I getting a roof spoiler installed on Saturday for free by a guy who wants to take pictures etc....
Ill share some with you all.
Early thoughts:
1) Tthe car seems a lot stiffer in such a good way
2) The dual exhaust makes my heart melt
3) The interior is much nicer than my 2013
4) Its low to the ground I mean low.The TRD spring seemed to have dropped it an inch lower than the standard.
Im going on a long drive this weekend. Ill take pics and share.
Love you all.
Liquid.
Thanks to the jeep monstrosity a couple of posts above yours, nothing is ugly anymore.
Currently driving a Mitsubishi ASX3 (Outlander Sport I think its called in America). will be driving it for another 18 months but really taken by this beauty:
In my job I need a 4x4 in case of bad weather or I need to go through a field, and I am taken with this.
The only problem is the boot space as I have one child with hopefully another planned for the time I get a new car, so it needs to have a boot big enough for a pram, travel cot and luggage:
Seems quite narrow. I'm in the UK, wondering if the boot space may make the car a no go
I actually love the look of that car. What is boot space? A trunk?
I think my Dad maybe getting one. He needs something smaller and easier to maneuver but still good in snow. Hopefully it has some of the lane assist stuff and sensor my Jeep has as his driving is deteriorating.
Co worker just ordered a 2015 M3. I still want one.
But by all accounts the M235i feels like BMW of old. The M2 is gonna be beast when it hits.
China is the Grand Theft Auto of cars, I swear.
http://jalopnik.com/chinese-debut-cheap-range-rover-copy-at-display-next-to-1661546194
Wtf is this!? Land Wind? Hahahaha.
Somebody converted english to mandarin back to english.
Stiffer? Because of the springs? If this is the package I remember it's basically just a factory TRD rice pack.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
LOL.
The price is $30K for a 6MT. And $32K for automatic, which is a downright crime. I think Liquid has an auto since he lives in LA?
Yes it's a factory rice package. Yes he traded the same car in for it. Yes the people at his dealership laughed at him when he traded it in and got the new sameness. Toyota must lovs him.