2013 Mustang GT500 MEGA THREAD

[evolve]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I'm a Camaro guy but this video is pretty funny.

I lold at this too. It is kinda funny.

[Bhobbs]

Originally Posted by evolve

I heard the ZL1 runs 12s ALL DAY...



The times they ran may never be posted. I dont even know what the final time was. But I can tell you was what already said. Here is what I know as per a friend of a friend...

ZR1 top speed - 183 (most recent)
GT500 - 179
ZL1 - 172

I do also know that the ZL1 was able to continue to accelerate through the turn post strait as the GT500 let off. Regardless, the GT500 still had a higher speed through the turn. Btw, for the doubters, my source is the same person that said the GT500 will put down north of 650hp and run mid 11s or better at the strip. He works for Ford, that is all I can say.

I wonder why they don't release the time. Maybe it's not what they hoped.

[imstillhere]

and there you have it folks,















however, both are awesome cars

[evolve]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

I wonder why they don't release the time. Maybe it's not what they hoped.

I have my theories, but nothing certain. I think SVT used the ring as a benchmark. They seen what the competition put down and ran their car to see what it would do. I dont think they will release their times because of a couple of possibilities. First thought is that SVT doesn't want to make a hero run that no other person or company can match. Whats the point of that? They also never released the 1/4 mile times, but I feel (like the ring) people will track their cars and see what they can do. The times and comparisons will happen, I just don't think that what SVT intends to do. Motortrend is one of said companies. Soon we will see a heads up. Good times!

[Kyle2k]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Just curious what the best 60' people have seen by the GT-500 (new or oldish) w/ slicks etc?

Bueller? You Mustang guys come in trying to indoctrinate and then when someone asks a legitimate question you are too busy trolling.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by evolve

I heard the ZL1 runs 12s ALL DAY...

13's is a lock...

[72MachOne99GT]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Bueller? You Mustang guys come in trying to indoctrinate and then when someone asks a legitimate question you are too busy trolling.

Don't know yet, too lazy to scour for slips

I did run a 4.5 0-60 yesterday according to the on board track apps... Waaay too much throttle/wheel spin.

[evolve]

Here is another bone stock '13, a great driver too might I add. Ill try to see if he got vids of this run:

.068 reaction
1.7199 60 ft
4.7672 330 ft
7.2281 1/8 et
99.75 1/8 mph
9.3501 1000 ft
115.42 1000 mph
11.1321 1/4 et
127.05 1/4 mph

[DanSS24]

Originally Posted by evolve

I do also know that the ZL1 was able to continue to accelerate through the turn post strait as the GT500 let off. Regardless, the GT500 still had a higher speed through the turn. Btw, for the doubters, my source is the same person that said the GT500 will put down north of 650hp and run mid 11s or better at the strip. He works for Ford, that is all I can say.

Okay...if you say so. No argument here.

[tt335ci03cobra]

Originally Posted by mlee

I heard 8:40... but I'm sure that can't be right... can it..

Ya I definitely agree with you, it's gotta be faster than that; a 5.0 gt could easily do that in optimal conditions. That's 2000 lancer evolution/nissan 350z territory. 280hp with a good chassis.

I think the gt500 pulled an honest 7:55. I don't think the zl1 will ever record another 7:41 there in any set of conditions. I foresee it running 7:55-7:50 realistically. If it takes weeks to pull a time, it's not very repeatable. I'm sure Dodge could get a 6:59.999minute time for an acr if they stay there for weeks but even they don't see the point in that.

The impressive thing to me isn't the peak performance of the zl1 but instead the ease with which it's driver can get about the 90% of that potential out of it. I think 10 optimal runs in the gt500 and zl1 on most tracks with the same driver would tell the same tale, zl1 being telepathic, gt500 being very involved and in need of a firm driver to keep it in line. The zl1 would probably be a litter faster if all the laps were averaged. I could see a perfect lap in the gt500 being fastest of all times between the 2, but on average the zl1 should be .3-.5 seconds faster per lap unless a seriously experienced driver is conducting the laps.

The zl1 in most peoples hands is a faster car; mr and IRS inspire a lot more confidence vs 675hp (600whp is more than 662hp, 690 realistically) and sra.

I'm excited to see what the 2015 gt500 will do; might have 700hp and I do know it'll be irs as well as lighter. Should be a great car. Chevy and dodge have great models coming up too, that cuda should be hot. The zl1 can only get better with the new plans, weight loss and so forth should be great.

[richtor]

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

Just curious what the best 60' people have seen by the GT-500 (new or oldish) w/ slicks etc?

Both stock with tires...
2010 - 1.65 60 MD03SVT ----------------1.656 - 7.328 - 11.368 @123.89 100% stock on slicks 11/10/09 Napierville Dragway Montreal Canada 2010 GT500
2011 - 1.62 60 rw95gt ------------------ 1.62 - 11.11 @ 124mph 100% Stock on racestars 2/26/11 Rockingham Dragstrip

[Bob Cosby]

Originally Posted by evolve

Here is another bone stock '13, a great driver too might I add. Ill try to see if he got vids of this run:

.068 reaction
1.7199 60 ft
4.7672 330 ft
7.2281 1/8 et
99.75 1/8 mph
9.3501 1000 ft
115.42 1000 mph
11.1321 1/4 et
127.05 1/4 mph

That car was not bone stock - though close. 315 Nittos, CAI, and a tune. Milan Dragway Sunday, DA ~+2400.

[evolve]

Originally Posted by Bob Cosby

That car was not bone stock - though close. 315 Nittos, CAI, and a tune. Milan Dragway Sunday, DA ~+2400.

Just checked and thats correct. My error

[LOWDOWN]

Automobile Magazine now has track times from Gingerman...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231690