2013 Mustang GT500 MEGA THREAD - Page 171

DaBears · 06-02-2012, 09:11 AM

This is a repost. But cool.

Whipped416 · 06-02-2012, 11:17 AM

Nice Runs... very impressive.. Wish whipple would hurry up with our 4.0 or 4.5 .

8cd03gro · 06-02-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

I think the Lightning Lap @ VIR is a pretty good bellwether for lap time comparisons:

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...to-2012-page-8

Check out #28

And #33

Combine that with the '13 GT500's slower time in the Motor Trend Figure 8 test (compared to the previous Shelby) and you would think the BOSS LS still sits pretty tall in its Ford saddle.

Those runs were made a year apart. . . doesn't really tell us much of anything. Look at 19 and 24. Grand Sport 2.6s faster than a z06? Same day, same driver or it's pretty much useless. Like I said, the boss would probably win in autox and that's about all. The '13 gt500 is way too much car for the boss.

tt335ci03cobra · 06-02-2012, 12:14 PM

Ya they have to be same day to get a real idea.

Same day, same track, (willow springs), the gt500 was about 6/10th faster per lap faster than the boss. That's a short track so.

The video is on YouTube. They later tested the gt500 against the z06 and gtr. In those tests, it was labeled as having less than stellar braking and a diff that couldn't put the power down. They also said its high speed prowess wasn't confidence inspiring.

The new changes will make for a handling car that will be just as impressive if not more so than the acceleration times.

-huge braking improvement
-new diff
-new gearing to better manage torque production
-sophisticated traction control
-recalibrated suspension settings for more front end bite and grip
-double adjustable shocks
-carbon driveshaft
-lighter wheels
-aero improvements for down force
-underbody aero channeling
-high speed confidence inspiring suspension adjustments
-etc etc etc.
-oh, 112 (underrated) more hp.

The old car wasn't slow either, all of these improvements are gonna equate to seconds of improvement on willow springs, probably 2-3 seconds. They are completely different cars now.

They had their bench marks and knew what they had to do. Just like acceleration performance, ford hasn't talked a high talk, they will let the performance talk once again.

LOWDOWN · 06-02-2012, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whipped416

Nice Runs... very impressive.. Wish whipple would hurry up with our 4.0 or 4.5 .

They have...it's called a COPO...

stewdee · 06-02-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xorak

Evos isn't a Mustang concept. it's for Focus/Fusion/Mondeo. nice try though

Per Left lane news......
According to The Wall Street Journal, the next Mustang will adopt many of the styling cues found on the new Fusion in a bid to attract younger buyers. Those that have seen the 2015 Mustang say it looks nearly identical to the Evos concept and has a distinct Aston Martin flair to it.
Although the Mustang is in line for a major overhaul, it will retain a few of its current design cues. Those in-the-know say the car new will keep its shark-nosed grille and round headlights.
No word on what engines might power the 2015 Mustang, but we’ve heard both turbocharged four and six-cylinder engines could be on tap.

Truck Norris · 06-02-2012, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whipped416

Nice Runs... very impressive.. Wish whipple would hurry up with our 4.0 or 4.5 .

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

They have...it's called a COPO...

Cool!

Do you have any pics of Whipple's MONSTER 4.0L-4.5L Twin Screw on the COPO?

LOWDOWN · 06-02-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Truck Norris

Cool!

Do you have any pics of Whipple's MONSTER 4.0L-4.5L Twin Screw on the COPO?

Extra! Extra!

Read all about it...

http://www.chevroletperformance.com/...ro-concept.jsp

Synerbee · 06-02-2012, 03:41 PM

I can't wait to see you get the same times in a manual version of that car

Sent from my Droid

Bob Cosby · 06-02-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Extra! Extra!

Read all about it...

http://www.chevroletperformance.com/...ro-concept.jsp

That shows a 2.9L Whipple, not a 4.0 or larger.

DanSS24 · 06-02-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefcake

Just because i'm pro ford, does not make me Anti GM. The blue oval is def where I hang my hat.

However, we do own a chevy store as well, I've had 3 corvettes, the last one an 08 with 600rwhp that went 10.8's.

I was very very close to pulling the trigger on a CTSV in November, but went with the raptor instead.

Doesn't change the fact that I believe the GT500 is a superior car overall.

That, and the fact that I got to spend 10 hours driving one this week!

That is one badass and nice looking Vette

LOWDOWN · 06-02-2012, 04:30 PM

Well, Bob, since your Search function...isn't...here ya go:

From Dr. Jamie

Submitted HP numbers to NHRA:

427 = 425 hp
327/2.9 = 500
327/4.0 = 550

Bob Cosby · 06-02-2012, 05:30 PM

Cool. Nope, didn't even try to search...just used the link that you provided to show the 4.0/4.5 was on the Copo.

Dr Meyer....cool dude. Best PA announcer EVER.

Hesh · 06-02-2012, 07:40 PM

I wouldnt say Aston flair to it. More of a bastard child of a mustang and jag look to me...

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06-02-2012, 09:11 AM	#2381
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06-02-2012, 12:14 PM	#2384
tt335ci03cobra Drives: 03 cobra 5.3 4v fgt's+62's Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 146	Ya they have to be same day to get a real idea. Same day, same track, (willow springs), the gt500 was about 6/10th faster per lap faster than the boss. That's a short track so. The video is on YouTube. They later tested the gt500 against the z06 and gtr. In those tests, it was labeled as having less than stellar braking and a diff that couldn't put the power down. They also said its high speed prowess wasn't confidence inspiring. The new changes will make for a handling car that will be just as impressive if not more so than the acceleration times. -huge braking improvement -new diff -new gearing to better manage torque production -sophisticated traction control -recalibrated suspension settings for more front end bite and grip -double adjustable shocks -carbon driveshaft -lighter wheels -aero improvements for down force -underbody aero channeling -high speed confidence inspiring suspension adjustments -etc etc etc. -oh, 112 (underrated) more hp. The old car wasn't slow either, all of these improvements are gonna equate to seconds of improvement on willow springs, probably 2-3 seconds. They are completely different cars now. They had their bench marks and knew what they had to do. Just like acceleration performance, ford hasn't talked a high talk, they will let the performance talk once again. __________________ Silver 03 cobra coupe -Full mm/ftbr chassis, built irs/t56, 3.73s, trutrac -Braces, 6pt, flsc's, brembos, rotary forged sochi's -9.3/1 Livernois 5.3 modular, Diamond, Carrillo etc -FGT heads stage 3 PnP'd, MMR stage 3 turbo grinds -FR500c, custom split maf dual inlet, single blade etc -Comp 62/65 T4's 3xbb, oil/water cooled, blankets etc -CG Fab. ff headers, custom 3" hotside, Tial wastegates -Dual in/out 3" cold side, Tial bov's, Truboost, SCT, NGk -Custom 8qt oil, dual 405s return fuel with id2000's, etc

06-02-2012, 11:17 AM	#2382
Whipped416 Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,515 View My Garage	Nice Runs... very impressive.. Wish whipple would hurry up with our 4.0 or 4.5 .

06-02-2012, 03:41 PM	#2389
Synerbee SoCal Headturners Drives: 2010 SGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, California Posts: 5,788	I can't wait to see you get the same times in a manual version of that car Sent from my Droid

06-02-2012, 04:30 PM	#2392
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Well, Bob, since your Search function...isn't...here ya go: *From Dr. Jamie* Submitted HP numbers to NHRA: 427 = 425 hp 327/2.9 = 500 327/4.0 = 550

06-02-2012, 05:30 PM	#2393
Bob Cosby Drives: 2010 Vette Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 572	Cool. Nope, didn't even try to search...just used the link that you provided to show the 4.0/4.5 was on the Copo. Dr Meyer....cool dude. Best PA announcer EVER.

06-02-2012, 07:40 PM	#2394
Hesh Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Vin 34334 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 566	I wouldnt say Aston flair to it. More of a bastard child of a mustang and jag look to me...