Shelby GT500 in R&T!
06-02-2006, 01:50 AM
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Shelby GT500 in R&T!
Finaly a full road test, numbers, specs, etc that are in writing from a rag. I'll post htis in here and OT since a LOT of you guys never venture into OT.
the numbers
500hp@6000RPM /480trq@4500RPM.
curb weight: 3950 coupe
0-60: 4.7
1320: 13.1@112.2 (they CANNOT drive this beast it seems.. even said they had to get off it to grip)
top speed: 150 electronicaly limited
skidpad .87g
Transmission: TR-6060 6 cog triple synchro.
Rear: 3 link 8.8 rear
As far as the motor goes, it shares the same heads as the ford GT, but is a completely different setup. Wetsump system off the Mustang GT is used, and almost all parts are GT500 specific.
They are stating a three year run of 8000-10000 units each year... not exactly rare car territory like the Cobra R's..
Overall... I'm really not that impressed from the numbers.. I know they had lots of launch issues.. and I am sure its capable of much better times.. but usualy you can count on average drivers running about what the rag's run.... ouch.
the numbers
500hp@6000RPM /480trq@4500RPM.
curb weight: 3950 coupe
0-60: 4.7
1320: 13.1@112.2 (they CANNOT drive this beast it seems.. even said they had to get off it to grip)
top speed: 150 electronicaly limited
skidpad .87g
Transmission: TR-6060 6 cog triple synchro.
Rear: 3 link 8.8 rear
As far as the motor goes, it shares the same heads as the ford GT, but is a completely different setup. Wetsump system off the Mustang GT is used, and almost all parts are GT500 specific.
They are stating a three year run of 8000-10000 units each year... not exactly rare car territory like the Cobra R's..
Overall... I'm really not that impressed from the numbers.. I know they had lots of launch issues.. and I am sure its capable of much better times.. but usualy you can count on average drivers running about what the rag's run.... ouch.
06-02-2006, 01:55 AM
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RE: Shelby GT500 in R&T!
ORIGINAL: HaV
Finaly a full road test, numbers, specs, etc that are in writing from a rag. I'll post htis in here and OT since a LOT of you guys never venture into OT.
the numbers
500hp@6000RPM /480trq@4500RPM.
curb weight: 3950 coupe
0-60: 4.7
1320: 13.1@112.2 (they CANNOT drive this beast it seems.. even said they had to get off it to grip)
top speed: 150 electronicaly limited
skidpad .87g
Transmission: TR-6060 6 cog triple synchro.
Rear: 3 link 8.8 rear
As far as the motor goes, it shares the same heads as the ford GT, but is a completely different setup. Wetsump system off the Mustang GT is used, and almost all parts are GT500 specific.
They are stating a three year run of 8000-10000 units each year... not exactly rare car territory like the Cobra R's..
Overall... I'm really not that impressed from the numbers.. I know they had lots of launch issues.. and I am sure its capable of much better times.. but usualy you can count on average drivers running about what the rag's run.... ouch.
Finaly a full road test, numbers, specs, etc that are in writing from a rag. I'll post htis in here and OT since a LOT of you guys never venture into OT.
the numbers
500hp@6000RPM /480trq@4500RPM.
curb weight: 3950 coupe
0-60: 4.7
1320: 13.1@112.2 (they CANNOT drive this beast it seems.. even said they had to get off it to grip)
top speed: 150 electronicaly limited
skidpad .87g
Transmission: TR-6060 6 cog triple synchro.
Rear: 3 link 8.8 rear
As far as the motor goes, it shares the same heads as the ford GT, but is a completely different setup. Wetsump system off the Mustang GT is used, and almost all parts are GT500 specific.
They are stating a three year run of 8000-10000 units each year... not exactly rare car territory like the Cobra R's..
Overall... I'm really not that impressed from the numbers.. I know they had lots of launch issues.. and I am sure its capable of much better times.. but usualy you can count on average drivers running about what the rag's run.... ouch.
Thanks 4 the post. I never trust the judgement of those car magazine guys when it comes to performance times. They spend about 2 minutes with the car then they launch it and post their best times. A good driver or a adverage driver who spends some quality time with the car should do much better.
06-02-2006, 01:57 AM
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RE: Shelby GT500 in R&T!
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Thanks 4 the post. I never trust the judgement of those car magazine guys when it comes to performance times. They spend about 2 minutes with the car then they launch it and post their best times. A good driver or a adverage driver who spends some quality time with the car should do much better.
ORIGINAL: HaV
Finaly a full road test, numbers, specs, etc that are in writing from a rag. I'll post htis in here and OT since a LOT of you guys never venture into OT.
the numbers
500hp@6000RPM /480trq@4500RPM.
curb weight: 3950 coupe
0-60: 4.7
1320: 13.1@112.2 (they CANNOT drive this beast it seems.. even said they had to get off it to grip)
top speed: 150 electronicaly limited
skidpad .87g
Transmission: TR-6060 6 cog triple synchro.
Rear: 3 link 8.8 rear
As far as the motor goes, it shares the same heads as the ford GT, but is a completely different setup. Wetsump system off the Mustang GT is used, and almost all parts are GT500 specific.
They are stating a three year run of 8000-10000 units each year... not exactly rare car territory like the Cobra R's..
Overall... I'm really not that impressed from the numbers.. I know they had lots of launch issues.. and I am sure its capable of much better times.. but usualy you can count on average drivers running about what the rag's run.... ouch.
Finaly a full road test, numbers, specs, etc that are in writing from a rag. I'll post htis in here and OT since a LOT of you guys never venture into OT.
the numbers
500hp@6000RPM /480trq@4500RPM.
curb weight: 3950 coupe
0-60: 4.7
1320: 13.1@112.2 (they CANNOT drive this beast it seems.. even said they had to get off it to grip)
top speed: 150 electronicaly limited
skidpad .87g
Transmission: TR-6060 6 cog triple synchro.
Rear: 3 link 8.8 rear
As far as the motor goes, it shares the same heads as the ford GT, but is a completely different setup. Wetsump system off the Mustang GT is used, and almost all parts are GT500 specific.
They are stating a three year run of 8000-10000 units each year... not exactly rare car territory like the Cobra R's..
Overall... I'm really not that impressed from the numbers.. I know they had lots of launch issues.. and I am sure its capable of much better times.. but usualy you can count on average drivers running about what the rag's run.... ouch.
Thanks 4 the post. I never trust the judgement of those car magazine guys when it comes to performance times. They spend about 2 minutes with the car then they launch it and post their best times. A good driver or a adverage driver who spends some quality time with the car should do much better.
The thing about htis article is they even admited they had to back off to grip... sounds like they had no idea how to launch the car.. either that or street tires and drag strip are two words that should never be said together in one of these.
06-02-2006, 02:02 AM
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RE: Shelby GT500 in R&T!
ORIGINAL: BlackSVTsnake302
ugh thats just sad, isnt the GT500 considered a super car
ugh thats just sad, isnt the GT500 considered a super car
Just a quick comp of times they have listed.. I know it means nothing, just showing how the mags did on cars already out on the street.
2006 C6: 12.8@114.25
2006 Z06: 12.2@120.7
Ford GT: 12.2@121.6
06 Mustang GT: 13.9@101.4
06 GTO:13.5@107.1
06-02-2006, 02:21 AM
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RE: Shelby GT500 in R&T!
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... not so much.. Hell, the estimated as tested price was less then the as tested price of the plain C6... and its a heavy sucker..
Just a quick comp of times they have listed.. I know it means nothing, just showing how the mags did on cars already out on the street.
2006 C6: 12.8@114.25
2006 Z06: 12.2@120.7
Ford GT: 12.2@121.6
06 Mustang GT: 13.9@101.4
06 GTO:13.5@107.1
ORIGINAL: BlackSVTsnake302
ugh thats just sad, isnt the GT500 considered a super car
ugh thats just sad, isnt the GT500 considered a super car
Just a quick comp of times they have listed.. I know it means nothing, just showing how the mags did on cars already out on the street.
2006 C6: 12.8@114.25
2006 Z06: 12.2@120.7
Ford GT: 12.2@121.6
06 Mustang GT: 13.9@101.4
06 GTO:13.5@107.1
1/4 mile times
2006 C6: 12.4
2006 Z06: 11.5
Ford GT: 11.6
Mustang GT: 13.3
06 GTO: 13.1
06-02-2006, 02:34 AM
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RE: Shelby GT500 in R&T!
ORIGINAL: BlackSVTsnake302
Well I cant wait til we get ours, maybe ill have to take it 2 to the track and see if I can get a better time...
Well I cant wait til we get ours, maybe ill have to take it 2 to the track and see if I can get a better time...
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But I just wanna........I wanna......kiss your soon to be car all over........
Lucky SOB, you are going to own one of my dream cars very soon.[&o]