Jalopnik Tests 2010 GT500

[fdjizm]

this is the first car to acutally scare me in years... what an animal

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by fdjizm

this is the first car to acutally scare me in years... what an animal

yeah i would be scared too of the massive wheelhop that awaits me in the street....not a good thing at all

[BowtieGuy]

I'd still take a Z06. More expensive of course, but so much more car. Gotta turn sometime right?

[fdjizm]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

yeah i would be scared too of the massive wheelhop that awaits me in the street....not a good thing at all

it's an animal. period. and you can watch dvd's on your touch screen or navigate visually while your wheel hopping

btw if your driving in the street so that your wheel hopping all over the place your obviously driving like a maniac... so not a good thing at all.

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

We will have to wait and see....but i doubt it..... for costing almost 15k more than the SS and needing a supercharger to run mid 12s.....is a downer to me.

I love that phrase "needing a supercharger". I guess others should be disappointed that the Camaro SS "needed 376 cubic inches" to get low 13's. GM elected to get their 426hp through displacement and compression ratio, Ford elected to get their 540hp through less displacement and forced induction. Two different ways to get to the same goal, awesome performance right off the showroom floor.

Originally Posted by kevin2323

yeah i would be scared too of the massive wheelhop that awaits me in the street....not a good thing at all

Although it is not mentioned in reviews, I'm pretty sure the Camaro will not be immune to phenomenon either.

Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

I'd still take a Z06. More expensive of course, but so much more car. Gotta turn sometime right?

Of course, you would. In my experience, however, most people looking at a Camaro, Challenger or Mustang do not cross-shop a Corvette. Unless of course, all they are looking for in a car is two seats and exceptional performance. In that case, the Z06 wins hands down.

[kevin2323]

no replacement for displacement...speaks for itself.... im a fan of that phrase because it speaks the truth


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[Blownhotrodder]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

We will have to wait and see....but i doubt it..... for costing almost 15k more than the SS and needing a supercharger to run mid 12s.....is a downer to me.

I dont understand that at all. Bringing force induction in any form from the factory is a good thing, especially for tuners. All you have to do is turn up the boost for more hp. Plus the engines are typically built tougher. Is that like cheating? Is using a V8 cheating compared to a 6 or 4 cylinder?

[kevin2323]

Originally Posted by Blownhotrodder

I dont understand that at all. Bringing force induction in any form from the factory is a good thing, especially for tuners. All you have to do is turn up the boost for more hp. Plus the engines are typically built tougher. Is that like cheating? Is using a V8 cheating compared to a 6 or 4 cylinder?

I was speaking IMHO .....................i am a NA guy all the way....you can always slap FI on a NA engine whenever....if you want to make the sc engine bigger your gonna have to forge everything again ect ect....

[ArcAngel]

Cars a bonafide beast FI or not!

[fazm]

Originally Posted by kevin2323

11s stock? not with just a minor hp boost......................mid to low 12s nothing near 12.1 or under imo

since the previous gen gt500 has seen 12.2 stock, im sure we will see an 11.9 from the 2010. better tires, more hp, less weight, better gearing. no brainer for me.

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by fazm

since the previous gen gt500 has seen 12.2 stock, im sure we will see an 11.9 from the 2010. better tires, more hp, less weight, better gearing. no brainer for me.

Where did you get the idea it was lighter? I believe it is 20lbs heavier.

[ArcAngel]

Another good article

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/04/06/f...ng-on-the-liv/

[fazm]

Originally Posted by garagelogic

Where did you get the idea it was lighter? I believe it is 20lbs heavier.

the new one is 3924, and wasnt the s197 3940?

edit, found this googling

Ford Shelby GT500
Powertrain/Chassis
Drivetrain Layout Front engine, RWD
Engine Type Supercharged 90* V-8,iron block/alum heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 330.0 cu in / 5409 cc
Compression Ratio 8.4:1
Power (SAE NET) 500 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE NET) 480 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline 6250 rpm
Weight To Power 7.9 lb/hp
Transmission 6-speed manual
Axle/Final Ratios 3.31:1 / 2.09:1
Suspension, Front; Rear Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering Ratio 15.7:1
Turns Lock-To-Lock 2.8
Brakes, F:R 14.0-in vented disc;11.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, F;R 18 x 9.5 in, cast alum
Tires, F;R P255/45ZR18 96W; P285/40ZR18 96W, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
Dimensions
Wheelbase 107.1 in
Track, F/R 61.9 / 62.5 in
Length X Width X Height 187.6 x 73.9 x 54.5 in
Turning Circle 37.0 ft
Curb Weight 3944 lb

[Hesh]

Hey got to give the car its props. Its a beast of a car. Not my thing for the price but a menace to the streets for sure.