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    Originally posted by CAR AND DRIVER
    Occupy Horsepower seems to be the sentiment at Ford these days as the Blue Oval seeks elite output for everyman. Earlier this year, we told you the next GT500 was going to produce north of 600 hp, but even we weren’t prepared for the 650 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque announced as the car debuts at the Los Angeles auto show. Is that “God Bless America” we hear?

    Engine Overhaul

    While punching out the 5.4-liter aluminum-block V-8 out to 5.8 liters, the GT500’s powertrain crew also updated the heads for better cooling, changed the camshaft profiles, added piston squirters and higher-flow fuel injectors, swapped the old supercharger for a larger and more efficient TVS unit that ups boost from 9 to 15 psi, and fitted a larger intercooler. The result is an extra 100 hp and 90 lb-ft compared to the 2012 model. The cooling system was upgraded to dissipate the excess heat, and a carbon-fiber driveshaft, upgraded clutch, strengthened transmission (with revised gearing), and sturdier rear axle were deemed necessary to cope with the extra grunt. To help the driver cope, the GT500 is equipped with an adjustable launch-control function.

    Despite the GT500’s barbaric output, Ford has come a long way from the muscle cars of yesteryear, wherein engineers fitted a bigger, more powerful engine and called it good. A new front fascia is home to the same revised headlights as the other ’13 Mustangs, and there’s a new front splitter. That last bit is important, as Ford says the new GT500’s top speed is in excess of 200 (!) mph. Chew on that, Camaro ZL1. Heck; chew on that, Corvette Z06, with your piddling 198 mph. Overall, Ford says the 2013 GT500 has 33 percent more downforce at 160 mph than its predecessor. With a factory Mustang joining the 200-mph club, drivers will appreciate standard Brembo brakes with six-piston calipers in the front and larger rotors and new pads at all four corners.

    For Corners, Too

    With 650 hp, no bend in the road will be far away. To address those curves, the new GT500 gets optional electronically-adjustable Bilstein shocks. Part of the Performance package—which also includes a Torsen limited-slip diff and Recaro seats—the Bilstein dampers offer drivers a choice of Normal and Sport modes. If you intend to unleash your Shelby on a closed course, you might want to opt for the Track package, too. It adds supplementary coolers for the engine oil, differential, and transmission.

    The GT500 receives the same exterior revisions as the rest of the 2013 Mustangs and the Boss 302. Those updates include the aforementioned headlights, new LED taillights set in a blacked-out tail panel, and body-colored rocker extensions. A quad-tipped dual-exhaust system and two new forged-wheel designs are unique to the Shelby GT500.

    While we have no official word yet on pricing, we’re expecting a hearty bump from the GT500’s current base of $49,605. Considering how much more grunt it has than the 580-hp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1—not to mention its 12-horse edge on the $113K Corvette ZR1—even $60,000 for the new GT500 would be one helluva bargain.
    Originally posted by FOX NEWS
    A member of the TeamShelby.com forum was at a Mustang owners event last week getting a look at the car and speaking to the vehicle’s chief engineer, Jamal Hameedi, who told him the new pony has been officially certified at a whopping 662 hp and 630 lb-ft of torque, but still gets 24 mpg on the highway.

    The GT500 goes on sale later this year with a sticker price of $54,995.
    $60,000 for 662 HP? That is just unheard of!
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    Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

    back in the day you could just supercharge a big block and put it in a light weight vehicle and produce about the same hp for under $10k.. of course, it probably would get 12mpg hwy at best... but it would probably be twice as loud, and have far greater torque, not to mention no electrical problems..

    I've always been a shelby guy, but I'd still prefer a 427 cobra over a '13 gt500.
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    • #3
      Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

      GTs are monsters though. I'm not a Mustang fan one bit, but when it comes to GTs, they're impressive. With that hefty price tag it is well worth it... If you had the money...
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      • #4
        Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

        its still a ford...

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        • #5
          Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

          a Ford that could kick your ass lol.

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          • #6
            Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

            and of course it's got 285's out back

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            • #7
              Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

              ZL1 > GT500

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              • #8
                Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                Originally posted by PStash View Post
                ZL1 > GT500
                GT500 all day... Always been a Mustang fan. Never owned one though...
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                • #9
                  Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                  Originally posted by PStash View Post
                  ZL1 > GT500
                  false x 1000000
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                  • #10
                    Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                    Ford makes value cars, its worth it and it will stomp the ZL1 all day, higher RPMs and all
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                    • #11
                      Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                      This GT500 makes the ZL1 look like a Pinto.

                      Perhaps you meant the ZR1? That's a better comparison, but you're still looking at the ZR1 costing twice as much and having less HP. However I'm sure its lighter, and it smaller stance and size will make it easier to handle at high speeds and on sharp turns, but I can't really give any concrete evidence since I've driven neither car..
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                      • #12
                        Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                        Originally posted by Deadly Nancy View Post
                        This GT500 makes the ZL1 look like a Pinto.

                        Perhaps you meant the ZR1? That's a better comparison, but you're still looking at the ZR1 costing twice as much and having less HP. However I'm sure its lighter, and it smaller stance and size will make it easier to handle at high speeds and on sharp turns, but I can't really give any concrete evidence since I've driven neither car..
                        herpderp i'm pretty sure the zr1 can absolutely destroy the gt500. i'd be willing to bet the gt500 will have traction problems at any time.

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                        • #13
                          Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                          there is no way the GT500 can keep up with the ZR1. Ever since Ford made the past 2 body styles for the mustange they have had handling problems because the car weighs to much. along with the fact that the car has a smaller base area along with an all around taller car which deosn't transfer weight well around a turn. the ZR1 was made to completely blow its competition out of the water and thats what it does.

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                          • #14
                            Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                            You can beef up a Mustang all you want, it will NEVER be like a Corvette. Ford had their shot at a great car in the GT, they stopped making it. We all know Shelby GT 500 vs. ZL1 will be a HUGE battle with massive bragging rights! I for one cannot wait....
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                            • #15
                              Re: 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

                              ZL1 and Shelby GT500 are like oil and water.. its just another iteration among the 20 or so mustangs you can get from the factory.. so.. **shrugs** its got 600 and change horse.. meh.. could take an SS chevy to a shop and have the same for a similar money.. its still a ford.. a mustang and a live rear axle..


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