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Say It Isn't So... 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 vs New M3!

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Old 08-23-10 | 07:40 PM
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I love the new MT videos. They are pretty cool.
Old 08-23-10 | 07:51 PM
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Standing Ovation for Ford.

You have really out done yourself.


So when are we getting a new GT?
Old 08-23-10 | 08:01 PM
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Kudos to Ford for building a great car. God Bless America!
Old 08-23-10 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
It gets reasonable mileage too, at 17/26 mpg.

compared to 14/20. damn those high revs
Old 08-23-10 | 11:54 PM
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I <3 Ford!!! Came from an 04 stang and 03 explorer for the Lexus. I may have to go back or should I say forward
Old 08-24-10 | 08:16 AM
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Amazing to see the handling of the new Mustang. We all know Ford can make them go fast, but wow.

I will say this. How old is the M3 now... 2-4 years? BMW set the mark, and just now the Ford caught it. Mercs AMG did not and the IS-F could not match its overall performance. Track and straight line.

But the problem is that BMW will just up the bar next time and it will be 3-4 years after the new M3 is out that everyone will catch up.

Amazing performance from a NON Cobra Mustang. I wonder what the new Cobra will be like?!?!?!
Old 08-24-10 | 09:02 AM
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WOW!. Gotta love Ford and the Stang. And this isn't one of the fancy special edition Mustangs it's the regular GT!!:
Old 08-24-10 | 09:39 AM
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omg ive been lurking around some of the BMW forums and man there are some butthurt people, so hilarious. Lot of people giving props tho, a lot more than the butthurts.
Old 08-24-10 | 09:41 AM
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I'd like to see a Stang GT vs IS-F coupe (if Lexus would make one...) Both will have 5.0L V8 making about the same amount of power!
Old 08-24-10 | 10:06 AM
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I'd definitely take 2 GT's over 1 M3.
Old 08-24-10 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
I'd definitely take 2 GT's over 1 M3.
IMO, I have no interest in owning 2 of the same car, any car.

But I see your point on bang for the buck.
Old 08-24-10 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
I'd definitely take 2 GT's over 1 M3.
Love the GT, what a ride!!!

But if I was in the M3 market I do not think I would cross shop them much.

The weight of the GT is what catches me!
Old 08-24-10 | 11:05 AM
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Does the GT still use the solid axle rear end or does it get the IRS?
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solid rear still, impressive getting a SRA to perform well
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What is even moar impressive is the fact that just SIMPLE bolt-ons will put this car on an even higher performance pedestal:

If it handles this well sitting that high with stock suspension... A set of mere Eibachs will yield even better stats!
Exhaust + cold-air intake + ecu/chip? Should easily yank out another 25-30hp and similar torque gains all for @ $1,500!!!

Gotta love that American Muscle.


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