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Chapter 239 Reproducing American Muscle Cars: Down & Successful Persuasion (6/9)

Lin Zheng was extremely disdainful of the so-called American muscle cars now and began to take the round style of Japanese sports cars. American muscle cars without bulging muscles are still called American muscle cars?

After Lin Zheng quickly finished drawing several exterior pictures and drew a few interior pictures, Waldgard was completely convinced.

He also highly agreed with the boss's words: Without the appearance and lines of muscles and tendons that are bulging like bodybuilding champions, and without the V8 engine that is roaring and restless like a beast, and walking on the round style of Japanese and European sports cars, can it still be called an American muscle car?

American muscle cars should be born with large sizes, high power, high torque, and when you start, step on the accelerator. With huge torque, the rear wheels will swing and slip violently from left to right. Such a car is an American muscle sports car. This is the muscle sports car that Americans like. If you don’t have a size of more than 5 meters, you will be embarrassed to say hello to other American muscle cars.

"How is it? Do you think it can attract orders based on this look, plus your modified power system, chassis, suspension, and brake system?" Lin Zheng asked Waldgard confidently.

Of course he was full of confidence. This guy shamelessly plagiarized the top model of the later Ford Mustang sports car: the Shelby GT500, which was regarded as a masterpiece by countless fanatical American muscle car enthusiasts. He could not impress the Americans who are now suffering from the so-called American sports car that are full of roundness? That is really a ghost.

"As long as this car can be produced, the price is below 40,000 US dollars. I promise we can sell as much as we can modify it!" Waldgard said firmly.

The moment I saw the car drawn by the boss, Waldgard had a voice in his heart telling him that this is definitely a car that will cause crazy on the market.

Tan Na doesn't understand cars, but that doesn't matter. She knows how to observe other people's reactions. From Lin Zheng's proud expression and Waldegard's fanatical expression as if he had picked up a treasure, she knew that Lin Zheng seemed to have designed something amazing.

"So we will make money?" She asked Lin Zheng and Waldgard carefully.

"It's unreasonable not to make money!" Waldgard said firmly.

"Then why are we hesitating? Buy a prototype car and modify it now!" Once we realize that there are a lot of dollars waving at him in the future, the witch Tan suddenly calmed down, "Lin Zheng, you must have the way to promote and promote popularity, right?"

"Yes." Lin Zheng nodded affirmatively, "This is also a good thing for Ford. We can even use the power of Ford."

Although it is not necessarily whether Ford can directly sponsor its own car, Lin Zheng estimated that even in the most conservative way, Ford can provide itself with the car it needs at a cost price.

But Waldgard did not speak immediately. Instead, he stared at Lin Zheng.

Knowing what he meant, Lin Zheng said, "Remember, power is the top priority. I tend to choose the Ford Mustang GT for modification. After all, it is a V8 engine with a 5.0-liter displacement. The modification potential is huge. Waldegard, I don't care what method you use, the maximum power must be increased to more than 500 horsepower. It is best to launch a batch of special enhanced versions. Use mechanical additions and two turbochargers to increase the power to a minimum of 650 horsepower."

"I don't understand technical things. With you as an expert, it's useless to understand. No matter how much I understand, I can't understand better than you. I only make my request. Whether we can make a shot in one shot is the key."

Waldgard nodded vigorously, the boss said that it was right, American muscle car, it was born to have a heart with a huge displacement, but also a huge power.

"Other point, cost, Waldgard, you need to know that our car is to be sold to the outside world, so the cost must be taken into consideration at the beginning of the design. The company will never give you 200,000 yuan directly to let you go to the stadium. Our purpose of modification is to be a American muscle car with a cool appearance but can fully reflect the essence of an American muscle car and a strong performance that can legally be put on the road. The cost must not exceed US$35,000. Our price must not exceed US$50,000. At the same time, you have to consider how to carry out subsequent production more conveniently. Do you understand?"

Since 1994, Ford Mustang has entered its fourth generation. The price of an entry-level Mustang is around $14,000, and a MustangGT version of the "high-performance" Mustang is only around $25,000. There is not much room for modification for Waldegard. Even if the new accessories removed from the car can be sold to Ford's 4S shop at a relatively discount or simply the Ford manufacturer, there is not much room for Waldegard to "turn and move around", but despite this, Waldegard did not hesitate at all, "Boss, I swear it's absolutely fine."

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While Waldgard swore to his boss that he would be able to complete the task within the scope specified by the boss, Jeffrey was also desperately encouraging his own tongue to convince his boss, "Boss, I thought of a way to maximize the interests of our Compaq company in this OEM. I promise that we will make an additional $3 million every year, and maybe $4 million or even $8 million is not impossible."

For a large company like Compaq, although $3 million is not much, $8 million cannot be said to be a small amount. Roger, senior director of the Assistant Office of the President, who knows his subordinates, knows that Jeffrey has a good business acumen. Since he dares to say that, there must be a good way...at least it is a way worth listening to.

"Okay, Jeffrey, you say it, I'll listen."

"Catfish effect, we can also put a catfish in this OEM OEM factory selection." Jeffrey said confidently. After returning from Lin Zheng, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Lin Zheng's proposal was simply amazing. Hell, why didn't he expect such a good method before? Fortunately, it's not too late now.

"Hmm? Catfish?" Roger frowned slightly, "You are talking about the catfish effect? ​​But the catfish effect is not used in such places, right?"

"Yes, the boss, it's the catfish effect," Jeffrey moved a chair and sat down in front of Roger. "You see, now Jabil Technology and New Meiya Electronics seem to have formed some kind of alliance, and the price is so tight that it refuses to relax. Although the OEM price from Bay Island, Hon Hai Group and Asus Technology, which are from Bay Island, have given very low OEM prices, they seem to have reached an agreement. If a manufacturer with a lower quotation appears at this time, can it break some of the agreements they reached?"

Roger waved his hand, "Continue."

He vaguely understood what Jeffrey meant, but he was still a little vague and a little unpredictable.

"Yes, boss, now the companies that are interested in taking over our OEM business are from North America, Bay Island and Singapore. The consumption level of residents in these places is destined to be unwilling to offer lower prices. Oh, Bay Island's Hon Hai Group and Asus Technology have investment factories in mainland China, and the prices they offer will be lower. But if we put a catfish in, let them offer a lower price than everyone else, let's not talk about Xinmeiya Electronics and Jabil Technology, the companies in Bay Island and Singapore cannot keep the previous prices in any case, right? After all, for them, our business is very, very important." Jeffrey said, secretly observing the changes in Roger's facial expression. After seeing the boss's expression that seemed to have no disgust, he felt relieved.

Roger frowned, "What do you mean is to hand over our OEM business to the Chinese?"

"No, of course no, I don't think that with the Chinese's technical level and supporting capabilities, we can undertake our OEM business. We just use the Chinese to help us lower the price of the Wandao people. In order to stimulate the Wandao people, we can even sign an intention agreement with the Chinese. For us, the Chinese are the catfish. After we suppress the price of the Wandao people, the Chinese catfish will have no effect."

"Yes, this is indeed a good idea!" Roger's eyes lit up.

He completely understood what Jeffrey meant. Compare only needed to have the Chinese company... Well, Chairman Rhodes seemed to have mentioned them... signed an intention agreement for OEM, and then went to the Chinese company a few more times in the name of inspection. In this way, you can put enough pressure on the Bay Islanders. After the Bay Islanders' price reached Compare's expectations, you will sign an agreement with the Bay Islanders and kick the Chinese aside.

Of course, if the Chinese's abilities and prices are really more competitive than the Hon Hai Group and Asus Technology of Wandao people, then it's nothing to give them the contract, but is this possible? When thinking about the industrial manufacturing and technological level of mainland China, Roger couldn't help but laugh: they would never get this opportunity.

"Jeffrey, your suggestion is very good. Well, you write a detailed report and I will report it to Mr. Rhode in person." Speaking of this, he glanced at Jeffrey, "You can go with me at that time."

This is a great contribution, but it is precisely because this contribution is too great that I cannot swallow it in one bite, so I need to give it a little to this guy. If I don’t bring this guy with me, this guy can even send an email to Mr. Rod’s email, and I will be passive at that time.
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