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12-09-2013, 12:54 PM | #184 | |
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That silence has been interpreted by some as a possible indication that there's no weight loss... and, in fact, a weight gain isn't impossible due to added equipment coupled with zero reduction in the overall dimensions of the car. |
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12-09-2013, 01:01 PM | #185 |
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I think this is great stuff for Camaro fans, and I'm also starting to think the Mustang hasn't lost much if any weight. Sure, the 4 cylinder will be lighter, but it appears that the Alpha Camaro should be right in the ballpark.
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12-09-2013, 01:30 PM | #186 | |
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News on a few sites as to the 200lb. loss, nothing confirmed solid as of yet. Yes it could weigh more but I doubt it, everyone is working hard at dropping the pounds these days. Camaro is no exception, the Z28 if I heard correctly is 200 lb. lighter so nothing is Impossible. |
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12-09-2013, 02:53 PM | #187 |
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It's like the new corvette, frame was lighter going with aluminum, but there was also weight added back due to electronics. I expect the same to go with the new mustang. Ford not releasing curb weight is a reason that it added weight.
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12-09-2013, 07:05 PM | #188 | |
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I don't think anyone except the insiders know yet, so we shall wait and see.
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12-10-2013, 06:11 PM | #189 |
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GM Ceo Akerson who ordered this will be gone Jan 14th....I wonder if this weight reduction plan is still a "go", already in the works, subject to change, possibly scrapped...???....Maybe makes no difference...??
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12-11-2013, 07:00 PM | #190 |
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2016 cars are all well along in development. His retiring won't change the status of those programs.
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12-11-2013, 09:16 PM | #191 |
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Mr. Akerson left due to family health reasons. If you know the full story, I suspect one would come to the conclusion it was an admirable decision.
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12-11-2013, 10:01 PM | #192 |
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Uh, yeah, I heard the story about why he's retiring....Is that a reason to not wonder what the new CEO might have in mind?
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12-12-2013, 11:33 AM | #193 | |
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For many of us it isn't strictly performance. You are speaking for yourself, not everyone. My car has to be a daily driver, last over 100,000 miles, be dependable, hold up to reasonable wear and tear, be reasonably affordable to purchase and maintain and it has to perform. The market for a car that doesn't do all of those things is pretty small. |
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12-12-2013, 08:12 PM | #194 |
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Number 3 already answered your question before you posted it. Please refer to his post above yours.
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12-12-2013, 08:59 PM | #195 |
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12-12-2013, 09:13 PM | #196 |
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...dude, this is the worst example of back peddling I have seen you do yet, but it's all good bro......
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