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Old 02-16-2011, 09:24 AM   #41
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Originally Posted by Dragoneye View Post

Remember...high-performance "supercars" get to try out emerging technologies, first because their cost allows them to absorb the premium of these techniques....and then, in time, some of this trickles down to other, less-expensive cars. It's the same with the Volt -- the pinnacle of automotive efficiency in design. The aerodynamic work on the front air damn has made it to the Cruze...and the lithium batter/controller technology has made it to several Buicks with an "eAssist" badge.

Expensive cars get more stuff packed into them...high-po cars need hi-po attention...
^^Thats got to be the clearest way of explaining this.

Does anyone know if Ford or Dodge are using the same process on their Mustangs or Challengers? (referring to the GT/GT500 and 6.4L 392..)
I have read the 5.0 Mustang motor is pretty advanced in it own right also.
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