500 HP Mustang?
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500 HP Mustang?
I heard the other day that Ford is coming out with a 500 HP Mustang GT. Needless to say, my 400 HP C6 is going to feel inferior. I was already irritated that GM would put the same engine in the G6 and into the new Camero. Oh what to do?
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Originally Posted by BearCreekC6
I heard the other day that Ford is coming out with a 500 HP Mustang GT. Needless to say, my 400 HP C6 is going to feel inferior. I was already irritated that GM would put the same engine in the G6 and into the new Camero. Oh what to do?
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From: Enterprise AL
Originally Posted by Schmo
Go search the forum and you will see that the GT500 will indeed have 500hp however the initial performance results I have seen from testers don't beat the C6. The car is very heavy and numbers aren't everything... traction, area under the curve, weight... etc.
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The other thing against the gt500 is the front/back weight ratio
I think its something like 58/42 for the gt500 vs 52/48 for the c6.
This causes the gt500 to do a "nosedive" under heavy acceleration, thus worsening handling, etc.
I think its something like 58/42 for the gt500 vs 52/48 for the c6.
This causes the gt500 to do a "nosedive" under heavy acceleration, thus worsening handling, etc.
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From: Enterprise AL
Originally Posted by Dolph
Power to weight ratio.........
And I would take a C6 over some car you can rent at Hertz anyday of the week.
And I would take a C6 over some car you can rent at Hertz anyday of the week.
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From: CT
Originally Posted by Steve Snake Driver
FYI, the GT500's are not the same cars that are being used by Hurst. The Hurst cars aren't supercharged for one, and I believe there are other significant differences.
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Originally Posted by BearCreekC6
I heard the other day that Ford is coming out with a 500 HP Mustang GT.
I guess not ALL Corvette owners are performance car enthusiasts in general too huh. 
Originally Posted by BearCreekC6
I was already irritated that GM would put the same engine in the G6 and into the new Camero.
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I think it will be very fast! Not Z06 fast, but it'll keep up with C6.
Shelby GT500 MSRP has been announced. $40,930 for the coupe, $45,755 for the Vert. I'm very sure they'll sell for more than MSRP.
I'll bet that the 500hp is underrated as well. With a few simple mods i'm sure you'll be seeing some 600+ hp stangs soon.
Shelby GT500 MSRP has been announced. $40,930 for the coupe, $45,755 for the Vert. I'm very sure they'll sell for more than MSRP.
I'll bet that the 500hp is underrated as well. With a few simple mods i'm sure you'll be seeing some 600+ hp stangs soon.
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Originally Posted by Black C3
Shelby GT500 MSRP has been announced. $40,930 for the coupe, $45,755 for the Vert. I'm very sure they'll sell for more than MSRP.
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From: Gainesville GA
Originally Posted by fredgpowell
Once they have 600 then I will have to get that forced induction because my car looks to good to be displaced by a stang.
Either way, it will be a powerful machine. Will it beat the C6.. dunno but early results are generally not in its favor. Will it be close enough that the drive will make the difference... that is my bet.
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
You just hreard about this now? I guess not ALL Corvette owners are performance car enthusiasts in general too huh.
G6? Or did you mean C6? And it's Camaro btw, and don't feel so bad, sharing a few parts helps keeps the Corvette LS2 from being an $80k car instead of a $45k one.
I guess not ALL Corvette owners are performance car enthusiasts in general too huh. G6? Or did you mean C6? And it's Camaro btw, and don't feel so bad, sharing a few parts helps keeps the Corvette LS2 from being an $80k car instead of a $45k one.
I believe the Pontiack G6 is available with the LS2. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. I'm an enthuiast, but not obsessed or ****. I love the car but couldn't tell you the foot pounds the heads are torqued to.
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Originally Posted by BearCreekC6
I believe the Pontiack G6 is available with the LS2. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. I'm an enthuiast, but not obsessed or ****. I love the car but couldn't tell you the foot pounds the heads are torqued to.
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Originally Posted by Schmo
Mustangs have always had issues with traction... worse than the vette. I think the 500 is pushing the limit... 600 will need traction mods to make any difference in the lower gears... definitely help in the higher end.
Either way, it will be a powerful machine. Will it beat the C6.. dunno but early results are generally not in its favor. Will it be close enough that the drive will make the difference... that is my bet.
Either way, it will be a powerful machine. Will it beat the C6.. dunno but early results are generally not in its favor. Will it be close enough that the drive will make the difference... that is my bet.
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From: Murrieta California
Originally Posted by Schmo
You must be referring to the Pontiac GTO which is available with the LS2 not the G6. I have heard of no such animal.
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Originally Posted by Schmo
The Ponitac GTO is also hundreds of pounds heavier. It is no match for a C6 unless it is modified. Now you can sleep better... sheesh. Offer up some info and you get the rolling eyes.