calypsocoral302
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SVTdriver said:3) how does it not matter how many are V6 300's? Those particular ones are not high hp RWD "(2.7-liter, 190-horsepower V6 engine matched to a four-speed automatic transmission. Chrysler prefers to call this powertrain "fuel-efficient." Given the Chrysler 300's curb weight of 3,700 pounds, we'd say it's underpowered, producing a lackadaisical zero-to-60 acceleration run in 10.7 pathetic seconds.)" So to say a high hp 500 or whatever sedan Ford would choose to use. Is completely relevant. As it may not sell as well as the V6 version. The 300 has style as well as 2 lower hp engines. Where as the GTO really doesn't. The marauder did (regular crown vic), but the marauder at least from what I have seen. Has not been considered a major success. I am also not arguing against a better RWD sedan. Merely arguing that a high hp RWD sedan has so not shown itself to be a real sales success. Unless you look at the 300 which has great styling to go along with the high hp engine. So unless Ford can come up with a real winner in the style department. Then it simply is not going to be competing with the 300. And from what I have seen of the new Ford sedans (The 500). They are not all that inspiring.
My mistake. When I read over your previous posts, it sounded to me like you were using the GTO as why Ford shouldn't build a RWD car. I see now that wasn't your point. Sorry about that.
I haven't seen the GTO sales figures for June. I'll post on that when I can find them.
Ford made a big mistake. Do you remember the 427 concept? Not only did it apply a formula similar to the 300C, but it was also introduced earlier. Someone at FoMoCo really dropped the ball here...
Ford is working on a new Galaxie or Fairlane based on the DEW Lite platform for 2006 or 2007 model years, likely replacing the Crown Victoria. I'm really hoping they use a few cues from the 427 concept... it definitely has a lot of potential.