BigBlueCruiser

Lookin good.

Good driver should drop that GTO into the 12s

305fan

Well thats better!

In the previosu issue they stated the 05 GT was faster in the 04 GTO (it was in there tests) but they shouldn't compare an 05 to an 04--when they know full well the 05 GTO will ahve alot more power then the GT

Meccadeth

Even the '04 had more power...but the GT is geared better down low.

I'm surprised even C&D got that low of a time out of the new GTO...I didn't think it would be THAT much slower than the LS2 'Vette. Bah...maybe some more rags will get a lot better numbers...

RobsWS6

The '05 GT isn't faster than the '04 GTO anyway. But you can get magazines to skew any test to who paid up more money.

Omegalock

That's a higher trap than other mags have gotten for the 05 GT...hmmm...

Z28x

Glad to hear it. There were so many trolls that claimed the Mustang GT was going to be faster than the '05 GTO even though it is only ~200lbs. lighter and has 100HP less

I want to see an LS2 GTO vs. '04 Cobra shoot out.

Bob Cosby

Those numbers sound about right. The 05 GTO certainly should be significantly quicker with 80-90 more RWHP and only an extra 150-200 lbs to carry around.

Bob Cosby

My 04 Cobra is stock - lets get it on!

Snorman

Bring it.
S.

Z28x

If only I had a '05 GTO. I think it would be a great matchup. Both cars are almost the same weight and both dyno ~420-430HP at the engine.

GTO A4 vs. GTO M6 vs. Cobra Lets throw in a CTSv for good measure

stereomandan

I only wish the GTO didn't weigh 3774 lbs. With the HP that LS2 puts out, it would be a rocket ship in a lighter car. (which is evident in the new 'vette).

Those numbers sounds reasonable for both cars though, although that is the fastest trap that I've seen for the new GT. It is possible I suppose.

BTW, I think the '05 GTO would need to drop a little weight before it would run neck and neck with the '03-'04 Cobra's. They are very close though, I agree.

Dan

RobsWS6

For a grudge match of a '04 Cobra vs '05 GTO, I think the Cobra would be the clear winner. Based solely on equal driver's in each car. I think a GTO might dip into the 12.7 range as a best case. Pontiac is claiming 13.0, so I'll give it .3 with a good driver. Cobra's should be able to handle that with a good driver.

Would be a good match up though

RobsWS6

FWIW, I weighed my GTO at MIR last month. 3760 with 1/2 tank of gas. I would have thought the '05 would be a little lighter since the LS2 is less weight but maybe the bigger brakes and driveline added back the weight?

Bob Cosby

05 GTO's dyno in the 365-375 RWHP range? I didn't know that.

NikiVee

05 GTO's dyno at around 350RWHP. There was a post on ls1tech with a dyno chart awhile back.

13.3 for the 05 sounds about right with an average driver. A few owners of 04 GTO's including me have gotten the 04 GTO to run low 13 1/4 miles times. With a good driver the 05 will hit hi 12's easily. I guarentee it.