01FormulaTA

iTrader: (20)

So the GT500 puts down 609 on a dynojet....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz9Uqg0xbm4

karpetcm

iTrader: (2)

I have to admit that car just looks sick. The 609rwhp is just insane.

cashbrown

iTrader: (1)

I dont know what it is about these new mustangs that stirs such a visceral reaction from me? They are a good looking car and obviously make gobs of power, but I would rather push a Chevy volt (on fire) than own one of these!

disc0monkey

iTrader: (10)

man, im stopping at the ford dealership after work. dammit!

Johnnystock

iTrader: (6)

This car is the ultimate muscle car...

Bramlok

iTrader: (7)

Impressive number for sure on a stock car. I'm not loyal to any manufacturer, but for any American car company to do this is a great thing.

NW-99SS

iTrader: (6)

I think it's because the GT500 is getting old. Just like the original, they are now into the 6th year of availability. And while the Mustang has been updated, the overall look of the new GT500 hasn't really changed that much.

I'm with you on this one, the car is great, performance is nothing short of amazing, but it wouldn't spend 2 mins in my possession without me trying to sell it off for something else. Obviously, I'm not a mustang guy, but if I was to own one, it would be a Boss.

This is the general problem with pony cars - the more successful they are, the more of them on the road, the more boring they become. It's a visious circle really.

disc0monkey

iTrader: (10)

why would anyone want a Boss over this car?

s346k

iTrader: (4)

not to take anything away from the car, because it is definitely badass...but that looks like a questionable dyno at best hahaha.

NW-99SS

iTrader: (6)

I honestly don't really want either, but if I was forced to choose it would be the Boss. Why?? I see GT500s everywhere, almost as many in my area as sixers, it's gross. Also, I like the NA approach of the Boss, lighter weight, etc. In the end, it's purely personal taste.

Why would anyone want anything??? That's the real question. Each to their own, I don't question other's opinions, they are entitled to them.

disc0monkey

iTrader: (10)

im just asking as i like the boss too and wouldnt mind putting the extra $15+k in the bank, althought if this is true and the cobra is packing more than 700hp, that is pretty serious. to the point i would trade in my new cayman which is basically imo a better DD than the cobra

EdgarB

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best time recorded is an 11.9 which is slow for a 600hp car IMO

01FormulaTA

iTrader: (20)

You have no idea what you're talking about....Motor Trend ran 11.6 and that's on street tires....this will be an EASY LOW 10 sec car with sticky tires and pulley swop

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...00_first_test/

NW-99SS

iTrader: (6)

I would much rather DD a Cayman or preferably Cayman S over the new GT500. Not trying to bash the Shelby, but your Porsche offers a lot more driver engagement IMO.

chaman

iTrader: (5)

Perhaps you need to see a therapist?

SAPS

Regardless of E/T, 125.7mph trap is very low for a car making that power. Tires not much of a factor in mph.

MikeG

iTrader: (33)

RoidedSS

you gotta give this car, and ford, props for really stepping up the game. However, i'd like to see what a 2.3L blower style supercharger will do on the lsa supplied in the ZL1. After reading that motor trend article, they state that the new cylinder walls are thinner, so I would also like to see how these motors hold up to the aftermarket game which i'm sure ton of people are going to increase the boost. but for the time being, this car is the ultimate definition in america of what a muscle car should be.

really can't wait to see the first 1000 hp production muscle car...anybody want to bet on that time frame? hah

chaman

iTrader: (5)

My guess is that a 1000HP muscle car could be a reality in aprox. 4 to 5 years...

cranny

A stock car made in America will never see 1000hp. I just don't think it will happen.