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Old 04-26-12, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by patgilm
I wish they would've done more to distinguish the outside from a regular Mustang.
a big +1 here....this has always bothered me about the GT500.
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Old 04-26-12, 07:28 PM
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The fact that it avoids the Gas Guzzler tax is truly outstanding!
QFT. This is an amazing accomplishment for Ford, way to go!
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Default 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 certified at 662 hp and 631 pound-feet [UPDATE]
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 certified at 662 hp and 631 pound-feet [UPDATE]



*UPDATE: We've received an official press release from Ford quoting power figures of 662 horsepower and 631 pound-feet of torque, making the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500's engine the most powerful production V8 in the world. Ford is also keen to point out that the 2013 GT500 is one mpg more fuel efficient, both city and highway, than the 2012 model and five mpg better than the Camaro ZL1.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/26/2...30-pound-feet/
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Old 04-26-12, 07:30 PM
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^^ It just gets better
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Old 04-26-12, 07:44 PM
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god damn that is tempting!!
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Old 04-26-12, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Ford is also keen to point out that the 2013 GT500 is one mpg more fuel efficient, both city and highway, than the 2012 model and five mpg better than the Camaro ZL1.
do you care anything at all about MPG or if it had a Gas Guzzler tax ($1000ish) if you're buying this car...?
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Originally Posted by bagwell
do you care anything at all about MPG or if it had a Gas Guzzler tax ($1000ish) if you're buying this car...?
I don't think buyers care, Ford did that as a "Eff You" to Chevy is my guess lol.
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Originally Posted by bagwell
do you care anything at all about MPG or if it had a Gas Guzzler tax ($1000ish) if you're buying this car...?
yup as Cherplex mentioned. Its all about bragging rights when it comes to American Muscle
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Old 04-26-12, 08:15 PM
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weight of the GT500 = 3850 lbs
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Old 04-26-12, 09:26 PM
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I guess my E63 search will come to a halt. Give me one of this, in black please.
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Old 04-26-12, 09:54 PM
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S tempting to say the least...but in reality this is just a way to say goodbye to this generation... still is heavy, cheap in some places, and lacks the agility of other cars though... but I bet anyone that experiences that power would have something else to say about that
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Old 04-26-12, 10:32 PM
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LOL I remember when 180 hp was tops in that group!
Haha, I remember that too!
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I'd be happy with either a Camaro ZL1 or 2013 GT500. Good job Ford and Chevy!
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Old 04-27-12, 01:12 AM
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Umm I only want one if it comes with ECOBOOST! Jk A supercar thats affordable... Well played sir... well played.
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Originally Posted by DrDrilZ
..... Greatest performance car bargain ever? I'd say so.
Again, there it is!!!!

Dr D: For your next car- you already have a Porsche, so why not a hairy- knuckled, tire-destroying, 662-HP, 630 lbs torque is my new chiropractor... American muscle BEAST...

I remember when I had my Mustang GT a few years ago modified to "only" 290HP... if I was having a bad day, it was gone before I got out of the parking lot... with THIS... all I'd have to do is drop the clutch... maybe just start it and listen...

Driving reviews have been stellar... my ONLY concern now is heat soak issue and if they've addressed and satisfied

In a perfect world, I would drive a Lexus RX450h as daily driver, this WOULD be my play car
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