VRYALT3R3D

I like the Shelby GT500, but they aren't even in the same ballpark.

S'vette

They will be side by side with the gt500 in the lead a bit but the 500 will get killed on a course.

LS WON

Can I have your SRT8 Challenger? I need more room and would welcome a comfortable riding car

acannell

yes..i forgot about this....

its really sad that VVT, DI, combustion rework...all of that adds up to 14hp?

good point

02Z06EB

yea a lot of people here are really getting defensive with nothing of substance to say other than, "leave the board" or "go buy a mustang"

its called a discussion people, try it out.

LS WON

Mustang GT is the best buy of them all for the $$$$$. Priced right, easy to drive, easy clutch to engage and shift unlike GT-500 which is going to have a even stiffer ride and perhaps an unaceptable ride on real world streets.. That 5.0 32 valve in 6 spd. manual loves to rev. and it is fund to drive.

acannell

wrong again

1 second slower than a 2011 Z07

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/laguna_seca.html

stealthy08

Probably not too bad, because I would not be driving a base C7. You just may be watching my new nasty camaro styled rear end

Its all good though, American muscle rules.

LS WON

GT -500 cost too much even though it is a limited production car.

1KUIK7

The GT 500 is more in the ZR1 range and I'd rather have a Vette!!!

Z06LUST

You had and already sold a 2013 GT500-WOW!

Note to forum: the GT500 has been though substantial changes over the past 6 years...including a shift to an alum engine block (over 100 lb lighter) as well as an increase from 500 to 662 HP, brake changes, weight reduction, suspension changes, torsen rearend, recaro seats...

Although a Sports car to Pony car comparison is dumb in my opinion..if your gonna compare a current Corrvette (C6) to a GT500 just make sure your compariing a CURRENT GT500 not one that was surpassed within Ford years ago.

As for the C7...new GT500 is due out in 14 months with the total redesign of the Mustang set for April 2014. THAT is the car you need to consider when comparing with the new C7 as both will be in production and on the street within 8 months of each other.

Chrjones2

Per the 30 minute car and driver video released on the c7... Video is on YouTube

Current gm estimates(not final yet)

0-60 3.9 seconds
1/4 12.3 @118
1g
70-0 155'

177" length
73.9 " width
48.6" height
3350 est curb weight

RedZ4me

Limited ??? You're f'in joking right?? One of the reasons I got rid of mine......a car that Ford made a statement it was supposed to be a 2 year/3 year production car. It's on it's 7th year and the 2014 will be the 8th. hahaha......limited my a$$

WICKEDFRC

To each his/her own.....

There are many vehicles out there on the road that can be stomped by a 66 Nova with 600 Hp, or a 2008 Cobra with 700 Hp, etc.....

Then take a look at the underpowered exotics like Porsche GT2 around 450 HP, or the 2005/2006 Audi R8 at 450 HP. Some people just don't care about HP as they do the vehicle itself. My C5 was smoking these cars in Germany. Even got props from some spirited British guy romping his Ferrari F430 to 180+ with me and another guy gave me the thumbs up when he backed off his 2006 BMW M6 as we peaked over 188 mph. I hit 191 in my Forged C5. Who cares....Their cars were 5x the cost of mine and gorgeous rides no doubt. Its not always about horsepower.

That M6 can haul ***! And, a 4-seater to boot!!!

Ferrari F430? My dream car. I smoked him. But, the truth is, I can't afford one and it is an entirely different class than a Corvette.

So is a Mustang.

Toilets

Correct! Not sure why people don't give the 500 respect... If Tadge was correct in saying the performance of the c7 is slighter better than the C6 GS, then our c7 will fall at its own game (roadcourse) to the gt500

RedZ4me

no...not the 2013 but mine did have dyno'd 659 rwhp. Useless when you can't put it down..........and forget that 100lb weight reduction with the 2011 alum block, the car gradually gained weight here and there and was always around at the low end 3850+ lbs, same as it was in 2007

Kappa

No need to compare. The next Camaro will take on the Mustang just fine.

The Corvette isn't a competitor of those cars.

S'vette

We shall see. But if it bugs you that much then go buy a GT500 and be happy. And I will get my friends beatup WRX and kill your GT500. So what does that prove? Like they said you are comparing apple to oranges as far as what the cars were designed for.

Da_Whistler

I'm a Mustang nut having owned 20 before buying my Vette. That's just stupid comparison. A GT coupe vs a 2 seat sports car. Apples and oranges indeed

JoesC5

If you're driving a C7, better give up the donuts.