Coyote XR8 still a year away

[Falc'man]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

I dont see XR8 going with an NA engine. I dont think its as simply plug and play as some people suggest, and i dont think the supercharged engine is potentially twice as much as the NA as some other posted figures would suggest.

Leave XR6T to challenge SS as i dont see how Ford will push either the NA or SC V8 into a $45K package, put the GS engine into the XR body with the turbo intake and exhaust with the luxury pack interior and sell that for $50K and give the GS the same bodykit and brakes as F6.

Pretty much agree with everything here, and reality is when Ford/FPV need to recoup $40m... they need to recoup $40m.

A $45k n.a. XR8 isn't feasible. Ford actually offered something similar with the Boss 290 FG XR8 and some are still unsold even till now, so why should they pour more R&D into what has proven to be not so successful sales-wise?

If/when Ford make the XR8 they should be going for the jugular - it should be blown as it will leave no doubt in people's minds as to which brand has the hairiest V8. It should cost more because.. uhm... uhm... what advancements have Holden made, or in particular, what dollars have they spent on their V8 engine in the last 10 years that should warrant anything near $45k anyway?

Have a look at some series II VESSs; sub $40k. Great! Now we'll get the wannabe internet accountants suggesting Ford match that as well. What I reckon is if you don't want an Australian designed and built, unique, ball-tearing V8 then buy an SS, and with the money you save, buy some class.