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07-10-2008, 01:39 PM | #10 | ||
Boss for Go, L98 for Show
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
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Firstly, I have yet to see a big front wheel drive get the thumbs up for that perfect balanced feel. I don't think its a fair arguement to compare an Integra sized car to a Falcon. 1200-1300kg odd car v 1700-1800kg car and not to mention the wheel base.
I have lived in the US and take it from me, I had a Chevy Impala SS with a 228kw 5.3L V8, while it was fun on the straight but dynamically this car is fatally flawed. My 2c's. My idea for Ford Australia is to adopt the idea like Aston Martin with their VH architecture where 2 different size chassis can be made on the same production line. Therefore they can adjust output accordingly to sales demand. This will cater for a front/drive Mondeo-Falcon size car to replace the bread n butter base range. The other bigger chassis they can develop and keep the models XR6/XR8 and GT/GTP etc perhaps raise the price abit to keep it viable and promote strong resale for enthusiasts.
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