How will our CLS match up with the new T-Bird?
01-09-2001, 06:34 PM
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How will our CLS match up with the new T-Bird?
I remember C&D did a preview test on it. Anyone remember its numbers?
I think this car looks really cool...
01-09-2001, 06:35 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RandyMax:
I remember C&D did a preview test on it. Anyone remember its numbers?
I think this car looks really cool...</font>
I remember C&D did a preview test on it. Anyone remember its numbers?
I think this car looks really cool...
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Oh man I would so love to race one of those in my Type S! The race in it self would look sweet.
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01-09-2001, 07:02 PM
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It looks fat, ugly, and no way agressive in style. does not look that it says i am a fast car.
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01-09-2001, 07:13 PM
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It will be powered by the 3.9L V8 from the Lincoln LS. So it has about 252hp and 260? lb-ft of torque. The car is sure to be a brick though. The LS sure the hell is. They weight at least 200lbs more than a CL-S. The T-Bird will be smaller but convertibles are heavier so I doubt there will be any significant weight savings. All in all, I'd look for low 7s in the 0-60 sprint. Nothing we can't handle 
As far as handling goes... well... as someone else said... "it's a Ford... how good could it be?" You could also say... how good will a 3700-3800 lb car handle?? I know the LS doesn't handle as well as a CL-S. Pricing is to be around $40K. Style ain't cheap is it!!
As far as handling goes... well... as someone else said... "it's a Ford... how good could it be?" You could also say... how good will a 3700-3800 lb car handle?? I know the LS doesn't handle as well as a CL-S. Pricing is to be around $40K. Style ain't cheap is it!!
01-09-2001, 07:15 PM
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Looks aside, specs/numbers anyone?
I remember it's based on the same platform as the LS so it's got to be FWD, unlike the previous generations.
What engine? A blown V6 or an N/A V8? I forgot...
I remember it's based on the same platform as the LS so it's got to be FWD, unlike the previous generations.
What engine? A blown V6 or an N/A V8? I forgot...
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01-09-2001, 07:18 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GoldTypeS:
It will be powered by the 3.9L V8 from the Lincoln LS. So it has about 252hp and 260? lb-ft of torque. The car is sure to be a brick though. The LS sure the hell is. They weight at least 200lbs more than a CL-S. The T-Bird will be smaller but convertibles are heavier so I doubt there will be any significant weight savings. All in all, I'd look for low 7s in the 0-60 sprint. Nothing we can't handle As far as handling goes... well... as someone else said... "it's a Ford... how good could it be?" You could also say... how good will a 3700-3800 lb car handle?? I know the LS doesn't handle as well as a CL-S. Pricing is to be around $40K. Style ain't cheap is it!!</font>
It will be powered by the 3.9L V8 from the Lincoln LS. So it has about 252hp and 260? lb-ft of torque. The car is sure to be a brick though. The LS sure the hell is. They weight at least 200lbs more than a CL-S. The T-Bird will be smaller but convertibles are heavier so I doubt there will be any significant weight savings. All in all, I'd look for low 7s in the 0-60 sprint. Nothing we can't handle
As far as handling goes... well... as someone else said... "it's a Ford... how good could it be?" You could also say... how good will a 3700-3800 lb car handle?? I know the LS doesn't handle as well as a CL-S. Pricing is to be around $40K. Style ain't cheap is it!!</font>
01-09-2001, 07:23 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk:
It looks fat, ugly, and no way agressive in style. does not look that it says i am a fast car.
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It looks fat, ugly, and no way agressive in style. does not look that it says i am a fast car.
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01-09-2001, 07:28 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RandyMax:
Looks aside, specs/numbers anyone?
I remember it's based on the same platform as the LS so it's got to be FWD, unlike the previous generations.
What engine? A blown V6 or an N/A V8? I forgot...</font>
Looks aside, specs/numbers anyone?
I remember it's based on the same platform as the LS so it's got to be FWD, unlike the previous generations.
What engine? A blown V6 or an N/A V8? I forgot...</font>
But don't Ford engines take to bolt ons fairly well?
01-09-2001, 07:43 PM
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you'd kill it....but once my dads friends comes i'll let you know...he was one of the fortunate ones to order it from neuman marcus but for some reasone he hasn't taken delivery yet
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01-09-2001, 07:44 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CLpower:
you'd kill it....but once my dads friends comes i'll let you know...he was one of the fortunate ones to order it from neuman marcus but for some reasone he hasn't taken delivery yet
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you'd kill it....but once my dads friends comes i'll let you know...he was one of the fortunate ones to order it from neuman marcus but for some reasone he hasn't taken delivery yet
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but i know they have a sub 7 second 0-60
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01-09-2001, 08:12 PM
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I had heard something that they were around the 16/17 mark for the quater mile.....
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01-09-2001, 08:14 PM
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[quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AndyN aka CLTypeS:
Oh wait, the LS are RWD!! Ooops my bad again... Thanks for the info.
[This message has been edited by RandyMax (edited 01-09-2001).]
Originally posted by RandyMax:
According to Edmunds it's got/nearly has a 50/50 weight distribution and is RWD. It is however mated to a 5 speed auto and has 235/50/17's. You're right about weight though, says that is should only be slightly lighter than the LS.
But don't Ford engines take to bolt ons fairly well?
According to Edmunds it's got/nearly has a 50/50 weight distribution and is RWD. It is however mated to a 5 speed auto and has 235/50/17's. You're right about weight though, says that is should only be slightly lighter than the LS.
But don't Ford engines take to bolt ons fairly well?
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Man all i know, is that if i see one of those fat as f@ck cars on the road, I am going to smoke it @sss everytime OH YEHHHH
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01-10-2001, 06:33 AM
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I liked the old/original T-BIRD. Just don't know if the new one will grow on me. I'm pretty sure our cars will pounce on it, unless Ford/aftermarket make a supercharger available for it.
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