I will NOT be ordering a SC DH

[roket]

At least be grateful Ford hasn't rolled out shelter baby vomit green to the Mustang.

don't give them ideas!!!

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[Tony Alonso]

I'm not pursuing a purchase at this time, mainly because of the cost. I really like the car itself. I had hoped Vapor Blue Metallic would have been a color option because I like that. However, I'm at the point where I have a mental block on the price when I compare it to the S550 Shelby GT500 prices. Yes, I understand inflation and volume effects on pricing, but still...

 

[DeluxeStang]

you know what, i think the colors deserve more fitting names for the SC
Adriatic "sick at sea" Blue
Avalanche "remember the good times pls" Grey
Argon "shit, this wasn't as good of a seller on the super duty as we hoped so we're putting this on everything" Blue
Carbonized "depressing grey made ever so slightly bearable by the metallic" Grey
Oxford "named after a college you'll never get into because you let us extort $100k out of you" White
Race "this color is a direct translation of Ferrari's Rosso Corsa color name" Red
Shadow "you can only keep it clean by keeping it in the garage, which you were gonna do anyway" Black

Adriatic blue is quite possibly the sexiest color I've ever seen on a car. I feel like if someone likes teals and blues, but doesn't like it, they're just looking to complain, because it's really well done.

 

[roket]

Adriatic blue is quite possibly the sexiest color I've ever seen on a car. I feel like if someone likes teals and blues, but doesn't like it, they're just looking to complain, because it's really well done.

yeah, i was really salty yesterday. i do think the color choices are not fantastic, but out of all of them, Adriatic Blue is the most interesting choice. would be even better if they offered Orange Fury and Molten Magenta

 

[smurfslayer]

would be even better if they offered Orange Fury and Molten Magenta

Because the world needs more Ginger Mustangs?

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Because the world needs more Ginger Mustangs?

Yes.

 

[R3G]

Color selection at Ford currently depressing across all models. Mustang got decent first half this model year. Hopefully something fresh in 2027.But new camero and hellcat should get them more competitive.

 

[GrabThatBlue]

Color selection at Ford currently depressing across all models. Mustang got decent first half this model year. Hopefully something fresh in 2027.But new camero and hellcat should get them more competitive.

Camaro

 

[roket]

so, i saw something today that's interesting. Ford is explicitly targeting those who make $250k+ per year in the age range of "early millennial and late gen x" if i remember the wording right. they also mention the competitors of their market are the Porsche 911 and Corvette Z06.

if that's the vehicles they're up against, here's a chart.

Option	Dark Horse SC	Corvette Z06	911 Carrera S	Winner
Exterior Options	------	------	------	------
Exterior Colors	7	10	19	911 Carrera S
Brake Colors	3 (2 CCB exclusive, 1 iron exclusive)	6 (2 CCB exclusive, 0 iron exclusive)	2 (1 CCB exclusive, 0 iron exclusive)	Corvette Z06
Equipment Groups/Models	2	3	N/A	Corvette Z06
Unique Wheel Designs	2	4	5	911 Carrera S
CF Wheels?	Yes (Exposed)	Yes (Exposed, Painted, Partial)	Yes (Partial)	Corvette Z06
CF Exterior	Standard (Hood vent) + Optional (Front bumper, mirror caps, diffuser, wing)	Optional (Splitter, dive planes, side skirts, wing, mirror caps, engine cover)	Optional (Mirror caps, wiper arms, window triangle trim, roof)	Dark Horse SC
Stripes Options	2	16	2	Corvette Z06
Interior and Comfort	------	------	------	-------
Driver Assists	Lane Keeping, Cruise Control	Lane Keeping, Cruise Control, Axle Lift	Lane Keeping, Lane Centering, Adaptive Cruise Control, Axle Lift	911 Carrera S
CF Interior	Standard (Steering wheel trim, shifter bezel, instrument panel)	Standard (Steering wheel, GT2 Seats) + Optional (Center console, instrument panel, door panel, display hood, door sill plates)	Optional (door sill plates, instrument panel, steering wheel trim)	Dark Horse SC
Shifter Style	Dial	Buttons and levers	Lever	N/A
Interior Colors	3	28	Way too many	911 Carrera S
Seat Types	2	2	3	911 Carrera S
Seat Belts	6	6	12	911 Carrera S
Performance	------	------	------	------
Engine	5.2L Supercharged V8	5.5L V8	3.0L Twin-Turbo F6	N/A
Transmission	7-Speed DCT	8-Speed Transaxle DCT	8-Speed Transaxle DCT	N/A
Drive	Front Engine, RWD	Mid Engine, RWD	Rear Engine, RWD	N/A
Power	795HP	670HP	473HP	Dark Horse SC
Torque	660lb-ft	460lb-ft	391lb-ft	Dark Horse SC
Weight	~4100lbs (est)	~3400lbs	~3300lbs	911 Carrera S
Redline	7500 RPM (est)	8600 RPM	7500 RPM	Corvette Z06
Carbon Ceramics	Optional (package)	Optional (individual)	Optional (individual)	Z06 & 911
Tire Size	305/30R20 + 315/30R20	275/30R20 + 345/25R21	245/35R20 + 305/30R21	DH SC & Z06
Costs	------	------	------	------
Base Price	$106,490	$120,195	$158,550	Dark Horse SC
Fully Loaded Price	$176,860	$219,268	~$310,000	Dark Horse SC
Total Points	7	7	8	911 Carrera S

 

[OX1]

so, i saw something today that's interesting. Ford is explicitly targeting those who make $250k+ per year in the age range of "early millennial and late gen x" if i remember the wording right. they also mention the competitors of their market are the Porsche 911 and Corvette Z06.

if that's the vehicles they're up against, here's a chart.

Option	Dark Horse SC	Corvette Z06	911 Carrera S	Winner
Exterior Options	------	------	------	------
Exterior Colors	7	10	19	911 Carrera S
Brake Colors	3 (2 CCB exclusive, 1 iron exclusive)	6 (2 CCB exclusive, 0 iron exclusive)	2 (1 CCB exclusive, 0 iron exclusive)	Corvette Z06
Equipment Groups/Models	2	3	N/A	Corvette Z06
Unique Wheel Designs	2	4	5	911 Carrera S
CF Wheels?	Yes (Exposed)	Yes (Exposed, Painted, Partial)	Yes (Partial)	Corvette Z06
CF Exterior	Standard (Hood vent) + Optional (Front bumper, mirror caps, diffuser, wing)	Optional (Splitter, dive planes, side skirts, wing, mirror caps, engine cover)	Optional (Mirror caps, wiper arms, window triangle trim, roof)	Dark Horse SC
Stripes Options	2	16	2	Corvette Z06
Interior and Comfort	------	------	------	-------
Driver Assists	Lane Keeping, Cruise Control	Lane Keeping, Cruise Control, Axle Lift	Lane Keeping, Lane Centering, Adaptive Cruise Control, Axle Lift	911 Carrera S
CF Interior	Standard (Steering wheel trim, shifter bezel, instrument panel)	Standard (Steering wheel, GT2 Seats) + Optional (Center console, instrument panel, door panel, display hood, door sill plates)	Optional (door sill plates, instrument panel, steering wheel trim)	Dark Horse SC
Shifter Style	Dial	Buttons and levers	Lever	N/A
Interior Colors	3	28	Way too many	911 Carrera S
Seat Types	2	2	3	911 Carrera S
Seat Belts	6	6	12	911 Carrera S
Performance	------	------	------	------
Engine	5.2L Supercharged V8	5.5L Twin-Turbo V8	3.0L Twin-Turbo F6	N/A
Transmission	7-Speed DCT	8-Speed Transaxle DCT	8-Speed Transaxle DCT	N/A
Drive	Front Engine, RWD	Mid Engine, RWD	Rear Engine, RWD	N/A
Power	795HP	670HP	473HP	Dark Horse SC
Torque	660lb-ft	460lb-ft	391lb-ft	Dark Horse SC
Weight	~4100lbs (est)	~3400lbs	~3300lbs	911 Carrera S
Redline	7500 RPM (est)	8600 RPM	7500 RPM	Corvette Z06
Carbon Ceramics	Optional (package)	Optional (individual)	Optional (individual)	Z06 & 911
Tire Size	305/30R20 + 315/30R20	275/30R20 + 345/25R21	245/35R20 + 305/30R21	DH SC & Z06
Costs	------	------	------	------
Base Price	$106,490	$120,195	$158,550	Dark Horse SC
Fully Loaded Price	$176,860	$219,268	~$310,000	Dark Horse SC
Total Points	7	7	8	911 Carrera S

That is from Ford?

 

[Westphal]

so, i saw something today that's interesting. Ford is explicitly targeting those who make $250k+ per year in the age range of "early millennial and late gen x" if i remember the wording right. they also mention the competitors of their market are the Porsche 911 and Corvette Z06.

if that's the vehicles they're up against, here's a chart.

OptionDark Horse SCCorvette Z06911 Carrera SWinnerExterior Options------------------------Exterior Colors71019911 Carrera SBrake Colors3 (2 CCB exclusive, 1 iron exclusive)6 (2 CCB exclusive, 0 iron exclusive)2 (1 CCB exclusive, 0 iron exclusive)Corvette Z06Equipment Groups/Models23N/ACorvette Z06Unique Wheel Designs245911 Carrera SCF Wheels?Yes (Exposed)Yes (Exposed, Painted, Partial)Yes (Partial)Corvette Z06CF ExteriorStandard (Hood vent) + Optional (Front bumper, mirror caps, diffuser, wing)Optional (Splitter, dive planes, side skirts, wing, mirror caps, engine cover)Optional (Mirror caps, wiper arms, window triangle trim, roof)Dark Horse SCStripes Options2162Corvette Z06Interior and Comfort-------------------------Driver AssistsLane Keeping, Cruise ControlLane Keeping, Cruise Control, Axle LiftLane Keeping, Lane Centering, Adaptive Cruise Control, Axle Lift911 Carrera SCF InteriorStandard (Steering wheel trim, shifter bezel, instrument panel)Standard (Steering wheel, GT2 Seats) + Optional (Center console, instrument panel, door panel, display hood, door sill plates)Optional (door sill plates, instrument panel, steering wheel trim)Dark Horse SCShifter StyleDialButtons and leversLeverN/AInterior Colors328Way too many911 Carrera SSeat Types223911 Carrera SSeat Belts6612911 Carrera SPerformance------------------------Engine5.2L Supercharged V85.5L Twin-Turbo V83.0L Twin-Turbo F6N/ATransmission7-Speed DCT8-Speed Transaxle DCT8-Speed Transaxle DCTN/ADriveFront Engine, RWDMid Engine, RWDRear Engine, RWDN/APower795HP670HP473HPDark Horse SCTorque660lb-ft460lb-ft391lb-ftDark Horse SCWeight~4100lbs (est)~3400lbs~3300lbs911 Carrera SRedline7500 RPM (est)8600 RPM7500 RPMCorvette Z06Carbon CeramicsOptional (package)Optional (individual)Optional (individual)Z06 & 911Tire Size305/30R20 + 315/30R20275/30R20 + 345/25R21245/35R20 + 305/30R21DH SC & Z06Costs------------------------Base Price$106,490$120,195$158,550Dark Horse SCFully Loaded Price$176,860$219,268~$310,000Dark Horse SCTotal Points778911 Carrera S

The Z06 isn't a twin-turbo V8, just a flat-plane crank V8.

 

[roket]

That is from Ford?

nope. from me

The Z06 isn't a twin-turbo V8, just a flat-plane crank V8.

oops. fixed that

 

[OX1]

nope. from me


oops. fixed that

Thought maybe Ford finally "slipped" a weight.
Did hear that CFTP will be significantly delayed...........

 

[NegativeMultiplier]

Thought maybe Ford finally "slipped" a weight.
Did hear that CFTP will be significantly delayed...........

This seems to be a common theme. The CFTP GT500 was delayed (IIRC), the Mach 1 HP was delayed, the Dark Horse HP was delayed, and now the SC TP is delayed. And yet in every single instance, there were a few made for "VIP" clients.

Not particularly surprised, I can't say...

 

[Thomas]

I mean it makes sense in a strictly monetary context. Early-Millennials and Late Gen-X are all entering their peak earning capacity at the moment based on age-demographics. I wouldn't want any of these cars though at this price point.

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