2013 Mustang GT500 MEGA THREAD

[2ndCamaro79]

Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

now now. Not quite.

The Motor Trend numbers for the Shelby kill the straight line numbers for the 2012 Z06:(

[Black GT]

Originally Posted by SRT8Tech

I know, thats why im waiting a bit to get one. Justin at VMP said he is working on another TVS setup. The 2013 is a direct bolt on to the older GT500's and much more cheap.

I'm waiting to see pricing on the 13' TVS also.
might be a cheap way to get 650+RWHP.

[Deki]

Originally Posted by Unreal

z06s in good air trap 125-127. They pull tons of timing at 90+ degree intake temps so on a good day they can do that, but on a bad day more like 122-123.

You can get z06s for $12k-18k off sticker so the price difference right now isn't there. Once they start discounting the GT500s in a few years then yes.

Overall a great car.

I know you can get about 12k off a ZR1 I haven't seen 1 Z06 go for under 73 brand new. 2011s are bringing up mid 60s at auction.

[Unreal]

I have. Not a loaded out z07 optioned out 2LZ/3LZ but a 1LZ is ~$67-68k.

[2ndCamaro79]

Originally Posted by G8GT4now

Really, still throwing out the "ring" as though it means something to the general public?

Most people, including me, look at 0-60 times, and qtr mile times and speeds.

The GT500 is in Z06 territory now. Chevy is trapped now.

Hate to say it but, if you use Motor Trends data the Shelby kills the 2012 Z06. They got a 3.7 0 to 60 and a 11.9 1/4 mile for the 2012 Z06 And that was for the centennial edition Z06 with extra sticky tires:(

[BlAcK MaMbA SS]

Originally Posted by MrandMrsNinja

that's a pretty bad a** car. If only it wasn't so ugly.

highly impressive though. Ford brought their A game on this one. wonder if Chevy will do a revamp on the ZL1 in the next couple of years to make the competition a little closer..........

By Ford you mean Shelby right?! lol

[FNBADAZ06]

Originally Posted by Deki

Base price on a Z06 is 12k more than the GT500 fully loaded. They start at 76,600. I'm sure a Z06 would run about the same time, but maybe trap a bit lower.

Actually, M/T trapped a bit higher with the 2006 C6 Z06 with a 11.5 at 127.1 MPG ....http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...6/viewall.html

The GT500 and a stock C6 Z06 would be a pretty good driver's race.
I need reasonable air (50 degree's or so), but I've trapped a best of 129.72 MPH at Speedworld with drag radials and a CAI.

[Stew]

Originally Posted by BlAcK MaMbA SS

By Ford you mean Shelby right?! lol

nope, Ford, Shelby had nothing to do with the development or building the GT500, they only pay to use the name......

[Deki]

Originally Posted by Unreal

z06s in good air trap 125-127. They pull tons of timing at 90+ degree intake temps so on a good day they can do that, but on a bad day more like 122-123.

You can get z06s for $12k-18k off sticker so the price difference right now isn't there. Once they start discounting the GT500s in a few years then yes.

Overall a great car.

Delayed double post lol

[drobbins2]

Originally Posted by JimmyDeanSausage

Come on dude, you quote a ZL1 price that excludes delivery and GGT, and then a GT500 price that includes options that aren't even available on the ZL1?

The apples to apple price is 56,300 for the ZL1 and 61,500 for the GT500. If you're not going to be hitting the road course and can do without the extra handling bits, then the GT500 is 1300 cheaper than the ZL1.

Ok "Jimmy Dean", lol. I don't really care and not here to argue. I complimented both vehicles. I didn't look up the price of the zl1 with gg tax. Even at 56 its still incredible value for the money. Are you saying its not?? lol...

And I guess if you want a half-assed 500 you can only drive straight for short periods of time when pushing the limits, leave out the performance and track package...

[jlawrence613]

Originally Posted by BlAcK MaMbA SS

By Ford you mean Shelby right?! lol

Don't be afraid to give credit where its due. The GT500 is built in the same Dearborn, MI plant the rest of the Mustang line-up is built at. It's good for America and good for Chevy. Ford did good, nothing wrong with that.

Originally Posted by FNBADAZ06

Actually, M/T trapped a bit higher with the 2006 C6 Z06 with a 11.5 at 127.1 MPG ....http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...6/viewall.html

The GT500 and a stock C6 Z06 would be a pretty good driver's race.
I need reasonable air (50 degree's or so), but I've trapped a best of 129.72 MPH at Speedworld with drag radials and a CAI.

Georgia weather is hot and humid this time of year and I believe thats where these runs took place. I'm guessing the GT500 would trap higher in cooler weather?

Originally Posted by Stew

nope, Ford, Shelby had nothing to do with the development or building the GT500, they only pay to use the name......

Beat me to it.

[BigHemiSrt]

Originally Posted by 2ndCamaro79

Hate to say it but, if you use Motor Trends data the Shelby kills the 2012 Z06. They got a 3.7 0 to 60 and a 11.9 1/4 mile for the 2012 Z06 And that was for the centennial edition Z06 with extra sticky tires:(

Ive been saying that for a while now, but people thought i was crazy saying this thing will be faster than a C6Z.

Have you came to reality yet? It should be sinking in by now...

[theragtopguy]

Originally Posted by Stew

nope, Ford, Shelby had nothing to do with the development or building the GT500, they only pay to use the name......

The Ford bodies go to the Shelby American plant in Las Vegas where they remove and replace lots of suspension stuff and modify and test the engines, tune them to the n'th degree.....the employees doing it are Shelby American employees....the cars are titled as Shelbys....so it's a little more than just using the name!!

I still prefer the ZL-1 though.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by theragtopguy

The Ford bodies go to the Shelby American plant in Las Vegas where they remove and replace lots of suspension stuff and modify and test the engines, tune them to the n'th degree.....the employees doing it are Shelby American employees....the cars are titled as Shelbys....so it's a little more than just using the name!!

I still prefer the ZL-1 though.

You are completely wrong. They are built right beside every other mustang on the same line in Flat Rock.

Oh, and ford had everything to do with it under there SVT group.

They just pay Shelby to put his name on it for the most part.