MotorTrend test of 2011 GT Mustang
03-29-2010, 09:39 AM
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03-29-2010, 09:43 AM
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I own a blah bitty blah and I dont consider 4.3 0-60 or 12.8 in the 1/4 fast at all. I really just consider that barely adequate for day to day transportation.
03-29-2010, 11:21 AM
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Yeah it's gonna be a pricey situation with probably not a lot to show for it. That's the one problem I see for the new 5.0, it looks like there isn't much more you can do to it aftermarket. Slap some heads and a cam on the Camaro and it's gonna put down some serious gains, same thing with a supercharger. Mustang doesn't look like either swap is an option as far as what I have read about the 5.0 so far. 12.8 is pretty fast for me considering I'll never probably hit over 110 in it.
03-29-2010, 11:23 AM
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This is just one test at an airport, I'm sure traction was not the best and the Mustang does have pretty narrow tires. Going by the math the GT should out run a Camaro by .3 in the 1/4 mile, but I dont think Ford was going for just a drag car. I am going to guess the GT will do very well on a track with turns as well. I am sure team Camaro will get the suspension sorted out and we all know they can add another 30hp to overcome the Mustangs lighter weight, but its not all about that anymore, they also have to keep or increase fuel economy to really compete.
I agree with others, I dont see as much potential with the 5.0 as with the LS3 although I have heard rumors that the BOSS next year will put down 465hp.
The money the Ford guys save not upgrading their IRS to handle extra power they can use for pistons and rods for forced induction applications.
I agree with others, I dont see as much potential with the 5.0 as with the LS3 although I have heard rumors that the BOSS next year will put down 465hp.
The money the Ford guys save not upgrading their IRS to handle extra power they can use for pistons and rods for forced induction applications.
03-29-2010, 11:29 AM
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Thank you for bringing that one up, so far I have seen on Mustang sites guys claiming that this 5.0 is making 465 hp and that Chevy will be shaking in its boots. So just a quick recap:
-65 more hp
-260 less lbs.
-Fords reinvention of the ICE
and it could only muster 2 tenths over the lower horsepower L99? I would love to give Ford credit but the Mustang nuthugging I have been reading for the last two weeks has worn on me. They did a great job but I thought the Camaro was going to be sucking dust? Maybe I had too high a hopes?
-65 more hp
-260 less lbs.
-Fords reinvention of the ICE
and it could only muster 2 tenths over the lower horsepower L99? I would love to give Ford credit but the Mustang nuthugging I have been reading for the last two weeks has worn on me. They did a great job but I thought the Camaro was going to be sucking dust? Maybe I had too high a hopes?
03-29-2010, 12:00 PM
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You forgot "Helping Ford engineers with the new 5.0" because that is what he did. He made 36 runs a few months back with Ford engineers present.
03-29-2010, 12:21 PM
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This is just one test at an airport, I'm sure traction was not the best and the Mustang does have pretty narrow tires. Going by the math the GT should out run a Camaro by .3 in the 1/4 mile, but I dont think Ford was going for just a drag car. I am going to guess the GT will do very well on a track with turns as well. I am sure team Camaro will get the suspension sorted out and we all know they can add another 30hp to overcome the Mustangs lighter weight, but its not all about that anymore, they also have to keep or increase fuel economy to really compete.
I agree with others, I dont see as much potential with the 5.0 as with the LS3 although I have heard rumors that the BOSS next year will put down 465hp.
The money the Ford guys save not upgrading their IRS to handle extra power they can use for pistons and rods for forced induction applications.
I agree with others, I dont see as much potential with the 5.0 as with the LS3 although I have heard rumors that the BOSS next year will put down 465hp.
The money the Ford guys save not upgrading their IRS to handle extra power they can use for pistons and rods for forced induction applications.
03-29-2010, 01:45 PM
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anyone catch the price as tested? 39k wow. I know the ss was pretty expensive but what was its price as tested? and it always amazes me how other manufactures will have options like gears ect. only a $400 option? come on. gives us somethin. kudos to ford
03-29-2010, 01:51 PM
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This is just one test at an airport, I'm sure traction was not the best and the Mustang does have pretty narrow tires. Going by the math the GT should out run a Camaro by .3 in the 1/4 mile, but I dont think Ford was going for just a drag car. I am going to guess the GT will do very well on a track with turns as well. I am sure team Camaro will get the suspension sorted out and we all know they can add another 30hp to overcome the Mustangs lighter weight, but its not all about that anymore, they also have to keep or increase fuel economy to really compete.
I agree with others, I dont see as much potential with the 5.0 as with the LS3 although I have heard rumors that the BOSS next year will put down 465hp.
The money the Ford guys save not upgrading their IRS to handle extra power they can use for pistons and rods for forced induction applications.
I agree with others, I dont see as much potential with the 5.0 as with the LS3 although I have heard rumors that the BOSS next year will put down 465hp.
The money the Ford guys save not upgrading their IRS to handle extra power they can use for pistons and rods for forced induction applications.
How much is left? Really, when is enough enough? There is more performance there then 98% of people would know what to do with. I could own the car and never do a performance mod.
03-29-2010, 01:56 PM
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