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Old 01-27-2012, 03:15 PM
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Found this info on the Traction/Launch Control..thought it was a good read. http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2012/0...14-mile-times/
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The current GT500 is already pretty awesome but that 2013 is going to be serious.
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thats BA, im waiting to hear how it performs around a race track too.
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My prediction is that it'll be faster than the ZL1 on the drag strip, but slower on the road courses. In other words...it's going to be the next big fanboy argument. Which matters more?...acceleration or cornering? Naturally, it won't matter in the real world, since neither car will see its performance potential on public streets under "legal" conditions.

I think the '13 Shelby will still be quite impressive on the road courses (especially for having a live axle), but I don't see it competing with a car that has electronic magnetic suspension. I still think the ZL1's curb weight is ridiculous, but I commend GM on going for broke with the suspension to get it to handle with much lighter cars.
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Originally Posted by ThisBlood147
My prediction is that it'll be faster than the ZL1 on the drag strip, but slower on the road courses. In other words...it's going to be the next big fanboy argument. Which matters more?...acceleration or cornering? Naturally, it won't matter in the real world, since neither car will see its performance potential on public streets under "legal" conditions.

I think the '13 Shelby will still be quite impressive on the road courses (especially for having a live axle), but I don't see it competing with a car that has electronic magnetic suspension. I still think the ZL1's curb weight is ridiculous, but I commend GM on going for broke with the suspension to get it to handle with much lighter cars.
Agreed, on all counts.
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It will depend on the track. The 13 gt500 is up 100hp considering weight. (70 hp plus 300lbs lighter)

If it can stretch its legs properly I think it will beat the zl1. It will depend on the track IMO...
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Originally Posted by UltraZLS1
It will depend on the track. The 13 gt500 is up 100hp considering weight. (70 hp plus 300lbs lighter)

If it can stretch its legs properly I think it will beat the zl1. It will depend on the track IMO...
and the driver.
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what they should do with the 013 gt500, is to put that same non-driving fool that tested the zl1 behind the wheel.



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