Some numbers on the new Shelby GT500

[GTPGuy82]

The new Mustang ShelbyGT500 is coming out this summer, and some motor magazines have finally been posting some numbers. To be honest, I'm not at all impressed. Considering the engine is supercharged, Ford could have done a lot better. Cars like the GTO, Corvette, and Charger all use naturally aspirated engines, and they're just about as fast or faster as this Ford. Here's some info from Automobile magazine:

Price (base/as tested): $41,950/$45,000est.
Engine: Supercharged & Intercooled 5.4L DOHC 32-valve V8
Power: 500hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 480lb/ft @ 4500 rpm
Peak Boost: 9.0 psi
Redline: 6250 rpm
0-60mph: 4.9 sec
0-100mph: 10.4 sec
1/4 mile: 13.1 sec @ 115 mph
Weight: 3893 lbs
Weight dist f/r: 57.8/42.2%


Now here's some contrasting numbers according to Motor Trend:

0-60mph: 4.5 sec
0-100mph: 9.6 sec
1/4 mile: 12.7 @ 116 mph
Curb Weight: 3944 lbs

They also compared this with the GTO and Charger:
Pontiac GTO--------------------------------------
Price: $32,685
0-60mph: 4.7 sec
1/4 mile: 13.3 @ 105.9mph

Charger SRT-8----------------------------------
Price: $35,995
0-60mph: 5.0 sec
1/4 mile: 13.5 @ 106.3mph

Just for fun, I thought I'd throw in some Corvette '05 numbers:
Price: $44,250 (base)
Power: 400hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 400lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
0-60mph: 4.3 sec
1/4 mile: 12.7 @ 112.3mph
Weight: 3267 lbs


So, do you think this new Shelby GT500 is really worth it? Because I don't. Ford delivered a practical vehicle that still can't compete with the corvette, and I doubt it ever will.

[bristol16]

yeah but it comes down to the old ford vs chevy deal that he been around since 1954 1/2 or whenever that thing came out. the ford guys will always like the mustang and bash the vette and vice versa. personally i would rather have the vette but i can see where the mustang has some appeal.

i don't understand why they supercharged it and still went with such low numbers, but my guess would be price and just to try and brag that it is supercharged.

[TLS2000]

I never thought there was much of a mustang vs. vette thing. It used to be Mustang vs. Firebird/Camaro.

I'd never buy a Mustang if I could get a Vette for the same price. I'm sorry, a Mustang is not a world class car. A Vette is!

[MalibuMaxx]

I never thought there was much of a mustang vs. vette thing. It used to be Mustang vs. Firebird/Camaro.

I'd never buy a Mustang if I could get a Vette for the same price. I'm sorry, a Mustang is not a world class car. A Vette is!

Yeah, and I'm a Ford fan. But I will always say that if I had to choose between a Stang and a Camaro... I'd get the Camaro. Fords engines (even though they make good numbers) seem sluggish at best. There are exceptions... but few and far between.

[TLS2000]

I had a spin in a 2003 Mach1 the other day. It was damned fun! The only problem with it was that someone else took me out in a 2002 Trans Am just before it. The Mustang had no chance to take my heart away from the Trans Am. lol.

[GTPGuy82]

i don't understand why they supercharged it and still went with such low numbers, but my guess would be price and just to try and brag that it is supercharged.

I wouldn't want to brag that I have a supercharged engine that's making the same numbers as engines that aren't.

[bristol16]

I never thought there was much of a mustang vs. vette thing. It used to be Mustang vs. Firebird/Camaro.

I'd never buy a Mustang if I could get a Vette for the same price. I'm sorry, a Mustang is not a world class car. A Vette is!

the camaro and mustang were in the same class, but when it comes down to GMs best vs. Fords best they always throw the mustang in against the vette and all the ford kids seem to like the mustang. at least that is what i have found.

I wouldn't want to brag that I have a supercharged engine that's making the same numbers as engines that aren't.

well i'm pretty sure they don't brag about putting up worse numbers

[rebelleader]

I am very dissapointed with the GT500. First off it is a pig weighing in at around 3900lbs. Second, the styling is just ok. And the price is a joke, the sticker may be $45,000 but I have heard that with dealer mark up the price will be closer to around $60k. The Vette is a badass car. I would take it any day over the Mustang. Besides the fact that the Vette is about 700lbs lighter, it is light years ahead in terms of technology. It has a far superior motor and suspension/ chasis.


Mustang vs Vette? If you have to ask, you dont deserve to drive either.


The only way the the Mustang is on the same level as the Vette is in terms of brand loyalty and history. When most people think of American Muscle they think of the Corvette and the Mustang.

[bristol16]

the C6 is definately way ahead in terms of technology....it took one of the techs where i work 5 minutes to figure out how to start one of them . their keyless ignition system is cool as hell though, i would love to have one for each of my cars.

[GTPGuy82]

I've always seen the mustang as somewhat of a ricer car too. You never see 17 year olds driving corvettes. But all those racerboys in their mustangs are everywhere.

[MalibuMaxx]

I've always seen the mustang as somewhat of a ricer car too. You never see 17 year olds driving corvettes. But all those racerboys in their mustangs are everywhere.

I live in a rich area, and yeah I've seen 16-17 yr. olds driving Vettes... a lot but just cuz daddy gave it to them.

[GTPGuy82]

around here daddys give their kids BMWs.

[carsuperfreak]

When I think of a corvette vs a mustang, the first thing i think of is regardless of what they do in a straight line, you will have a very, very difficult time convincing me that the mustang has anything close to the handling capabilities of the vette. I'll take the corvette hands down.

dang, 3900 pounds? thats a lead sled for sure. even the goat is "only" 3725