While it's expected that XRay will release a new car for '08 I hope they stick with the 'core' dimensions of the T2 to allow owners with a current car to pick and choose the upgrades they need/want instead of having to buy a new car.
I have to say I'm really impressed with my FW007. I updated the car at the start of 2007 with the US upgrade kit and it completely transformed the car. All through 2006 my T2 was quick some of the time, on the pace and hard to live most of the time and down right horrible some times but, after upgrading to FW007 specs the car has been fast and consistent.
1st place Modified in my clubs Summer Championship.
TQ + 1st 19t in 19 turn
TQ + 1st 19t in 19 turn in the Canberra Classic (I now lead the Challenge Cup Drivers Championship).
2nd place in Mod at the Canberra Classic (driving a mates car setup in the same way as mine)
Having seen another brand car I think the new X Ray will probably be focusing on improving the left/right balance of the car and bring the battery closer to the centre line of the chassis. I think this can be achieved with changes to the lay shaft, front diff and the lower deck.
Just to mention the concerns that some people have raised. I mentioned above that I'm leading the 19t class in the Challenge Cup, my T2 took the lead of this championship however I was in 2nd place in the championship before the Canberra Classic due to the results scored by my FK05 (that I have set up for rubber racing) proving that old X Rays dont loose... they just retire