[eolson]

Since the 2013 GT500 has the same rear tires as last year, taller gears, and launch control for the first time, I would imagine the SVT team feels that the initial launch ability of the car is more controlled than ever before.

Beyond that, with traction management working through the gears, the larger amount of HP and Torque SVT feels won't hinder the car at all in 1st gear, be controlled in 2nd, and then the power will really show it's advantage in 3rd lasting the duration of the 1/4 mile.

Again, it would be nice to see the 2011 and 2012 Gt500 best 0-60, 1/4 mile and back to back road course track times directly compared to those of the ZL1.

Funny thing is, when my car was making 475rwhp or 550crankHP, and then making 507rwhp or 587crankHP, I had to feather the gas in 1st, and a bit in 2nd because I had no launch control, and the older Mustang traction control retards the acceleration a good deal below the point of a hair of slippage, but 3rd and 4th gear with the added 37or so HP and added torque was a tangible difference in acceleration and pull from my direct experience with my car.

So if controlled properly in 1st and 2nd gear, the added power of the GT500 should be quite a thrill in 3rd and 4th and 5th compared to the last model. Since the 0-60 times seem to be 3.6, I wonder what the 1/4 mile times will be?? Erik