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Originally Posted by 8cd03gro
Apparently it's going to be turbo also.
"To “one up” General Motors’ releasing of the 556 horsepower Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, Ford’s SVT will give the 2013 Shelby GT500 a heart transplant. Unlike the current supercharged 5.4-liter, the new engine will be turbocharged. Though FIN cannot bring you the engine's new displacement, a 5.0 and 5.8 have been rumored. We can tell you that the engine will deliver a Camaro-killing 650 horsepower according to our sources. This upgrade will make the 2013 GT500 the most powerful, factory made Mustang ever."
http://www.fordinsidenews.com/forums...-and-Fiesta-ST
If this is fact not fiction, we're in for a ride in the chevy vs ford hp war. Hopefully they adequately upgrade the suspension. |
I'm not going to talk about ability because we simply don't know yet...but it seems that because of the longevity/simplicity/development cycle of the current Mustang, more money gets to be allocated to the engine in comparison to the other components of the GT500.
The Camaro is relying on an advanced suspension, differential (and associated traction software), and brakes and so it gets a carry over engine from the CTS-V. Whereas, the GT500 is relying on it's lifespan (for gradual suspension tweaks) and a more expensive engine to achieve the desired affect.