Mustang Pricing is Up

[meanmike]

Originally Posted by Zeus

It is impressive enough that the Mustang could hang with the M3 over any stretch of track... but we don't know how long they raced, and for how many laps.

I would like nothing more than to have a 35k American alternative to the M3, but I just don't see it happening.... and for the record, I don't think the GT could have hung with the M3 over a longer period of time with good drivers.... but who knows. The 5.0L has a lot of potential.

Why dont you think it could hang for a long period of time?

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by bpmurr

Please explain, I'm interested in your logic on this.

Higher price = Being able to afford putting higher quality materials/more ''tech'' into the car.

Originally Posted by meanmike

Why dont you think it could hang for a long period of time?

Subtle differences are amplified over longer races.


You might be 4 seconds apart over a track which is 1.4 miles long, but on the nurburgring that's 30+ seconds



Ps. That Raptor is a sweet car. Just don't start a thread about it or you'll get Captain America talking about how the Silverado has a higher entry ground clearance....lol

[jordanc]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

so now ford has a lighter faster car for a little bit less money..........booyah!!!

too bad it still looks like a ford

[jordanc]

Originally Posted by wbt

850 for a destination charge is pretty steep. Take that out and the 2011 is just around $200 more.

Still less expensive than the Camaro and will offer better performance.

where the proof of performance how much hp does it have

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by jordanc

where the proof of performance how much hp does it have

It has 412hp... and weighs hundreds of lb's less.

That combined with (correct me if I'm wrong) better gears will all but guarantee it will out accelerate the SS.

[jordanc]

Originally Posted by wbt

I think there is a hint of retardation going on here.....

1. I never mentioned Brembo brakes.
2. The base price for a 1ss is $30,945, base price for a 2011 GT is $29,645
3. If Ford offers the Brembo package as a separate option that does not require the Premium level, that would put it at a price of $31,340.

I don't include the destination charge.

Don't imply.

Unless Ford porks the 2011 beyond belief, the Mustang will be the better performer in all areas. Hate to burst your bubble.

lets talk hp what will that 5.0 put out there $80,000 gt500 barely beats the ss

[meanmike]

Originally Posted by Zeus

Ps. That Raptor is a sweet car. Just don't start a thread about it or you'll get Captain America talking about how the Silverado has a higher entry ground clearance....lol

That's why I just posted in here. After seeing it in person I dont see how it has a higher entry ground clearance. I would definitely take it places that I would'nt take my 03 Silverado.

P.S. Captain !@#$% is a turd. I did'nt say that out loud did I?

[jordanc]

Originally Posted by Zeus

It has 412hp... and weighs hundreds of lb's less.

That combined with (correct me if I'm wrong) better gears will all but guarantee it will out accelerate the SS.

dont forget the light rear end all that thing is going to do is sit in one spot tearing up some tires

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by jordanc

lets talk hp what will that 5.0 put out there $80,000 gt500 barely beats the ss

No, thats the overpriced GT500KR. The normal ones are just shy of $50,000. As for 'barely' out performing an SS, that only happens when the driver can't launch the car properly (which is somewhat common given the power and lack of grip on stock tires). But it should solidly out perform the Camaro on a very regular basis. To think otherwise is foolish.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by meanmike

That's why I just posted in here. After seeing it in person I dont see how it has a higher entry ground clearance. I would definitely take it places that I would'nt take my 03 Silverado.

P.S. Captain !@#$% is a turd. I did'nt say that out loud did I?

I concur.

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by jordanc

lets talk hp what will that 5.0 put out there $80,000 gt500 barely beats the ss

$80K? I guess someone should tell my dealer they underpriced my 2010 GT500 by about $34,000.

[a_Username]

Originally Posted by syr74

Just a thought, but it is worth noting IMO. A developmental mule kept up with the M3 over six months ago. Ford kept tweaking the handling specs on the 2011 Mustang until the very last minute. You never know....and what a coupe that would be.

The statement of "kept up" is very vague. That's like quoting C&D and saying the SS "can keep up with the GT500."

[garagelogic]

Here's a video I caught of a Camaro keeping up with a GT500:

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

As for 'barely' out performing an SS, that only happens when the driver can't launch the car properly (which is somewhat common given the power and lack of grip on stock tires).

If it's somewhat common, then why is there not more evidence of it happening? I mean, I could understand when there where only a few Camaros on the roads, but this car has been in production since April. I figured we'd be able to see multiple instances of GT500's getting beat on YouTube or Streetfire by now. Unless of course, those types of scenarios are not so common or the GT500 guys are all excellent drivers.