2013 Shelby GT500 Revealed

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I feel, within the next few years, a repeat of the '60s in terms of muscle cars...


But yes, FORD FTW



I'd imagine with several small mods like headers and a punch out/stroked block and better air intake could probably put this baby near 700 horsies...It's a 5.8 so it's near about 350-360c.i and if it's anything like a Windsor block (which, they are back in production from 2011 onwards so this may very well be a new Windsor) could be punch out all the way to a 454...dear god this car could be extremely badass...


GT5 needs this. NAO
 
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slashfan7964
I'd imagine with several small mods like headers and a punch out/stroked block and better air intake could probably put this baby near 700 horsies...It's a 5.8 so it's near about 350-360c.i and if it's anything like a Windsor block (which, they are back in production from 2011 onwards so this may very well be a new Windsor) could be punch out all the way to a 454...dear god this car could be extremely badass...

GT5 needs this. NAO
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Stroker? lol, a set of headers and a pulley change is all you'll need to put this thing ABOVE, not near, 700 hp. Mess a bit with the heads, swap in a larger throttle body, and a set of camshafts, and you are looking at 750+, maybe real close to 800 depending on the cams, EASY.

You don't need to pop the block outta these things to make more power, the stock bottom end is already incredibly stout. The magic happens up top.
 
Cano
Stroker? lol, a set of headers and a pulley change is all you'll need to put this thing ABOVE, not near, 700 hp. Mess a bit with the heads, swap in a larger throttle body, and a set of camshafts, and you are looking at 750+, maybe real close to 800 depending on the cams, EASY.

You don't need to pop the block outta these things to make more power, the stock bottom end is already incredibly stout. The magic happens up top.
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Even still, guess I was comparing it to the old Windsor too much lol, giving a little less power than it deserves. If you really wanted to make it a drag car though, (damn I wish this thing had a big block V8 instead of a small block) it could probably handle near 1000hp honestly because SVO blocks can run up to 1300 and late '60 blocks run nice until 800ish
 
Wonder if we'll see a hopped up Challenger from Chrysler/Dodge...
 
Joey D
We have no idea how the car will perform, but I'm guessing it'll be no slouch, in both straight line performance and handling.
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Sure we do. It will be at least as good as the current GT500 in every measurable performance parameter.

xNEVER-ONEx
Apparently will do 200 MPH. I'm guessing 0-60 of about 3.2ish.
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You do realize the current one does the deed in 4.6, right? This one will probably be slightly quicker.
 
The horsepower and 200 MPH top speed are impressive. But the looks and interior are just stellar, and kudos to Ford for avoiding the gas guzzler tax. The magnetic adjustable suspension along with other SVT goodies will make sure this baby handles. It may not be 458 nimble, but it'll hustle for sure.
 
I like the way ford redesigned the car. 650 h.p is amazing! With a price tag of only $60,000, It's a bargain considering ford build quality has went up.:drool:
 
As "The GM Guy," I'm required to temper my excitement for this car. But, I have to say, I'm very impressed. A 650 BHP street car for $60K is beyond anything we could have expected even five years ago, and I'm really looking forward to a heads-up competition between it and the ZL1.

That being said, the Camaro is going to be $5000 cheaper, and will still put on an impressive show. The inclusion of the fancy suspension and the slightly more subdued looks give it a more "adult" credibility to me, but, I'm an oddball when it comes to picking the good cars on the lot.
 
YSSMAN
As "The GM Guy," I'm required to temper my excitement for this car. But, I have to say, I'm very impressed. A 650 BHP street car for $60K is beyond anything we could have expected even five years ago, and I'm really looking forward to a heads-up competition between it and the ZL1.

That being said, the Camaro is going to be $5000 cheaper, and will still put on an impressive show. The inclusion of the fancy suspension and the slightly more subdued looks give it a more "adult" credibility to me, but, I'm an oddball when it comes to picking the good cars on the lot.
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From what I've read, the latest Mustangs ride better and handle better than the Camaros, even with the solid rear axle.

Also, subdued looks? :confused: How? The Camaro has 20 inch chrome wheels, a Bumblebee body kit, Xenon blue headlights (not to mention the Transformers fog lights), scoops in the hood that GM dubbed "The Mohawk", and a high riding belt line that makes it look like a tank.

I agree with the competition part. It's nice to see the Pony car wars heating up.
 
Leonidae@MFT
It will still be beaten in a dragrace by lighter/AWD opponents.
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Though I'm not a big ford fan, I have to say they're doing something for America that Chevy and Dodge aren't. The Boss 302 handles better than any other Mustang and also has been shown to beat AWD cars like the Audi R8 around a track. Just saying even with less power if you don't want this monster(GT 500) the cheaper sister car does the trick just as good. Ford is selling bargain rockets. So to be honest you've actually made it worse now cause even a cheaper version of the mustang will be able to stand up to the AWDs. Though I've never test driven any, I was able to test drive a GT500 (2010) at the local dealer and also a 5.0 GT; all I can say is planets apart and the GT500 stays planted pretty well, though the annoying wheel spin was something I didn't really like the new launch control is a nice add on for 2013.
 
R1600Turbo
Maybe with your foot all the way down, but they managed to avoid the gas guzzler tax so it can't be too bad.
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And it will need to be all the way down to do 200mph, sir. You'll probably have to have it stomped through the floor so that it makes one of those fancy-pants F-ducts.
 
R1600Turbo
Maybe with your foot all the way down, but they managed to avoid the gas guzzler tax so it can't be too bad.
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So did the MP4-12C at 18mpg. Where actually is the line drawn with the tax?

I do wonder when we'll see the first one of these stacked up a tree. 650bhp is an impressive amount for that little money so it'll bring ludicrous performance to a market that's not had it before. Probably not even second-hand... I suspect it's difficult to find a used car that does 200mph for $60k, isn't it?
 
homeforsummer
So did the MP4-12C at 18mpg. Where actually is the line drawn with the tax?

I do wonder when we'll see the first one of these stacked up a tree. 650bhp is an impressive amount for that little money so it'll bring ludicrous performance to a market that's not had it before. Probably not even second-hand... I suspect it's difficult to find a used car that does 200mph for $60k, isn't it?
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R1600Turbo
This says 22.5 mpg. Which seems higher than I thought it was...
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The McLaren does 22.enoughtobeexempt on the highway. Homeforsummer, your link suggests that the average economy is what allows the car to pass. It isn't.

So there you have it, a Mustang making over 50 more horsepower, over 150 more torques, weighs 700 pounds more, has a supercharger that displaces 2/3 the McLaren's engine, and is decidedly less aero-slick than the McLaren, gets the same highway mpg, which is driven for at a speed where low-end torque and aerodynamics play major roles.

Merica.
 
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Also, subdued looks? :confused: How? The Camaro has 20 inch chrome wheels, a Bumblebee body kit, Xenon blue headlights (not to mention the Transformers fog lights), scoops in the hood that GM dubbed "The Mohawk", and a high riding belt line that makes it look like a tank.
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Have you seen the ZL1 in person? After seeing the concept in Chicago, it really doesn't differentiate itself enough from the standard SS/RS model.

The wheels are not offered in chrome, there is a standard matte alloy, or an optional "bright" alloy that is far from chrome. The body kit itself, unless you know what it is, is not a radical departure from the standard SS/RS model. You have some darkened accents, but to the average person, they are not going to be able to tell the difference. The headlights themselves are exactly the same as those of which are standard on the SS. The hood is not all that radical either. If I'm understanding the options list correctly, it comes painted in the body color unless you special order it with the carbon fiber insert.

In, in general, if you buy a ZL1 without the stripes package, without the brighter finish on the alloy wheels, and opt-out on the carbon fiber hood insert... Its going to look like a SS/RS with some moderate tweaks. Frankly, its just the way I like it.

The Mustang has a bit more flare to it. The massive wheels, which often seem to be chrome (although I believe the standard option is regular alloy), stripes, scoops and so on are going to make it stand out. Of course, now that the body lines of the GT500 are going to be almost identical to that of the standard V6 and GT models, that may be a little more different to determine.

We'll see.
 
YSSMAN
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Does looking similar to the slower models mean that it looks subdued to you? All Camaros look like they came off a movie set to me, even the RS and SS. Whether the ZL1 looks more like the SS than the GT500 does to the GT is irrelevant IMO.

Perhaps you're more concerned with not showing off the fact that you have the hopped up version, which is fine.

Also, I think the Camaro has larger wheels than the Mustang. 20" vs 19" (not sure, could probably check the options list...).
 
drool... i wonder what richard will say about this, oh wait i can hear it now"right im gonna get on the power a bi... OHHHH MYYYY GOODDD!"
 
YSSMAN
Have you seen the ZL1 in person? After seeing the concept in Chicago, it really doesn't differentiate itself enough from the standard SS/RS model.
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The standard SS models also looks gaudy as hell in my opinion. The only one you can call subdued is the base RS with the standard wheels.
 
bennyrrr
The horsepower and 200 MPH top speed are impressive. But the looks and interior are just stellar, and kudos to Ford for avoiding the gas guzzler tax. The magnetic adjustable suspension along with other SVT goodies will make sure this baby handles. It may not be 458 nimble, but it'll hustle for sure.
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Source for magnetic suspension?
 
-Fred-
Wonder if we'll see a hopped up Challenger from Chrysler/Dodge...
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A bunch of the rags/blogs keep hinting at Chrysler joining the forced-induction party, and since they have the biggest engine to work with, that could be interesting...

I'm really impressed by this new GT500, especially after the positive reviews the 2011 got when it made the switch to an aluminium block. Nevermind being the most powerful production V8 in the world, as the press release states - isn't this also the most powerful engine available in any North American series production car?
 
Keef
So there you have it, a Mustang making over 50 more horsepower, over 150 more torques, weighs 700 pounds more, has a supercharger that displaces 2/3 the McLaren's engine, and is decidedly less aero-slick than the McLaren, gets the same highway mpg, which is driven for at a speed where low-end torque and aerodynamics play major roles.

Merica.
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:lol:
 
The Camaro ZL1 is now weeping in the corner. By itself. I'm admittedly a Chevy fan before I am a Ford fan. But this doesn't bug me. At the end of the day, it's about cars. And this is a beauty. A beast, as well. It looks vicious.
 
With my lottery winnings I will basically own the whole modern Mustang line-up.

Now where DID those winnings go?
 
Assuming this car is between $50-55k it will have the most hp per $ of any car above $40k... in the world.
 

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