Lookin at the Shelby

Lemers · 05-27-2011, 02:55 PM

So over 600 HP on the next Shelby? Will that be a KR or the standard GT500?

m4a1mustang · 05-27-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

So over 600 HP on the next Shelby? Will that be a KR or the standard GT500?

Standard GT500.

Red__Zed · 05-27-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Standard GT500.

Maybe I'll buy one of those...hmmmm

Lemers · 05-27-2011, 02:57 PM

That hawt

Red370 · 05-27-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

That hawt

Word is that the engine is going to be a stroked 5.4 to a 5.8L, forged EVERYTHING, and standard with 600-620hp and remain in the 45-55k price range. Supercar power, speed, at an affordable price, cant beat it.

I also hear that there may even be an eco boosted version of either the GT or GT500, but thats just a rumor.

Red__Zed · 05-27-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Word is that the engine is going to be a stroked 5.4 to a 5.8L, forged EVERYTHING, and standard with 600-620hp and remain in the 45-55k price range. Supercar power, speed, at an affordable price, cant beat it.

I also hear that there may even be an eco boosted version of either the GT or GT500, but thats just a rumor.

If they kept it In that price range I'd buy two.

I'd be happy sub 65 if it holds up to claims.

Dark Sarcasm · 05-28-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Word is that the engine is going to be a stroked 5.4 to a 5.8L, forged EVERYTHING, and standard with 600-620hp and remain in the 45-55k price range. Supercar power, speed, at an affordable price, cant beat it.

No Mustang has ever been considered Supercar worthy. Its great for straight line red light to next red light but it seriously lacks Supercar handling. Its great for throwing around curves and fishtailing like the Bandit. And now they want to add more power to it when the power it has now cant be applied to the ground?

Red370 · 05-28-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

No Mustang has ever been considered Supercar worthy. Its great for straight line red light to next red light but it seriously lacks Supercar handling. Its great for throwing around curves and fishtailing like the Bandit. And now they want to add more power to it when the power it has now cant be applied to the ground?

Is that so? and who are you to judge this exactly? Dont know if you know this, but a $45k daily driver put down a better lap time at Laguna Seca than an Audi R8... so what again, makes a supercar?

Lug · 05-28-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

No Mustang has ever been considered Supercar worthy. Its great for straight line red light to next red light but it seriously lacks Supercar handling. Its great for throwing around curves and fishtailing like the Bandit. And now they want to add more power to it when the power it has now cant be applied to the ground?

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Originally Posted by Red370

Is that so? and who are you to judge this exactly? Dont know if you know this, but a $45k daily driver put down a better lap time at Laguna Seca than an Audi R8... so what again, makes a supercar?

Perhaps a quick read for enlightenment.....

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 ? Performance Car Road Test on RoadandTrack.com

Dark Sarcasm · 05-29-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

Is that so? and who are you to judge this exactly? Dont know if you know this, but a $45k daily driver put down a better lap time at Laguna Seca than an Audi R8... so what again, makes a supercar?

The Audi A8 doesnt come in a V6 base model like a Mustang, therefore the Mustang will never be a "supercar" in my opinion.

Red370 · 05-28-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Sarcasm

No Mustang has ever been considered Supercar worthy. Its great for straight line red light to next red light but it seriously lacks Supercar handling. Its great for throwing around curves and fishtailing like the Bandit. And now they want to add more power to it when the power it has now cant be applied to the ground?

oh, theres this.

Video: MT five-figure supercar comparo pits Corvette Z06 vs. Shelby GT500 vs. GT-R — Autoblog

Motortrend thinks so...

Dark Sarcasm · 05-29-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

oh, theres this.

Video: MT five-figure supercar comparo pits Corvette Z06 vs. Shelby GT500 vs. GT-R — Autoblog

Motortrend thinks so...

Are u supporting the GT500? Did you watch that before posting it?
GT500 was last in all categories. Although that comparison is not fair to the Mustang because the other cars were WAY more technically advanced.

Even the test driver said the Mustang has the most power but cant apply it without losing traction.

As I stated before, its brute power thats useful to flog around for fun. But serious performing supercar it is not.

birdmanx1 · 05-27-2011, 02:59 PM

Red370 · 05-27-2011, 04:20 PM

I think i've posted this before, but its a good preview of whats to come for the GT500.

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Gets 600 Horsepower? News ? Car and Driver

Lemers · 05-27-2011, 04:30 PM

The article is saying $60k. That's quite a bump in price.

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