The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

theDreamer · 04-27-2012, 02:38 PM

Some new info/pics: 2013 GT500 Reveal and Q&A with Jamal Hameedi & Jim Owens - Team Shelby

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The engine was just recently certified at 662 hp and 630 ft lbs of torque, 16 mpg city, 24 hwy, no gas guzzler tax, 0-60 in first gear! Cooling this beast was a challenge and the final production car has no grill. There are even pressure activated trap doors on the fan shroud to increase cooling when needed!

birdmanx1 · 04-27-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

It's awesome from a marketing point of view... whether they meant it or not. The memes will be worth millions in advertising.

OMG You didn't so repped for this

Lug · 05-22-2012, 10:53 AM

Motor Trend first look......

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 First Test - Motor Trend

"0-60 mph in a scant 3.5 seconds, on toward a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 125.7 mph."

m4a1mustang · 05-22-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

Motor Trend first look......

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 First Test - Motor Trend

"0-60 mph in a scant 3.5 seconds, on toward a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 125.7 mph."

Hot damn.

Lug · 05-22-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hot damn.

and if you read the article, it handles as well as it runs. Quite impressive amount of performance for the dollar.

Red__Zed · 05-22-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Hot damn.

would hit/10

ImportConvert · 05-23-2012, 04:16 AM

I am impressed/surprised!

If I were not going after land/house, I would be totally butthurt about buying a 370Z instead of trading my Z06 for one of these. Then again, it's no better than my Z06, just different, but kudos to Ford for making it perform like a Z06!

Red370 · 05-23-2012, 12:13 PM

Chevy is shittin brix right now.

Lug · 05-23-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I am impressed/surprised!

If I were not going after land/house, I would be totally butthurt about buying a 370Z instead of trading my Z06 for one of these. Then again, it's no better than my Z06, just different, but kudos to Ford for making it perform like a Z06!

The cool thing is that it's like 1/2 a 370Z cheaper than a Z06!

shadoquad · 05-23-2012, 07:22 PM

I'm just not sure that's enough power for me.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-23-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I'm just not sure that's enough power for me.

Sir, can I interest you in some high quality confidence? Our confidence has been lab tested to nearly red__zed levels and should fulfill any desire you may have for more horsepower. We use only the finest quality unicorn blood and lemonade in our product.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Sir, can I interest you in some high quality confidence? Our confidence has been lab tested to nearly red__zed levels and should fulfill any desire you may have for more horsepower. We use only the finest quality unicorn blood and lemonade in our product.

shadoquad · 05-23-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Sir, can I interest you in some high quality confidence? Our confidence has been lab tested to nearly red__zed levels and should fulfill any desire you may have for more horsepower. We use only the finest quality unicorn blood and lemonade in our product.

An excellent point! If I just believe in my Z, I bet it could have this much horsepower!

b1adesofcha0s · 05-23-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Of course nothing can ever match actual red__zed levels

ImportConvert · 05-25-2012, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

The cool thing is that it's like 1/2 a 370Z cheaper than a Z06!

My Z06 cost me $68K. What does this GT500 go for?

3180# 2-seater > 3800# 4-seater

05-22-2012, 10:53 AM	#513 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	Motor Trend first look...... 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 First Test - Motor Trend "0-60 mph in a scant 3.5 seconds, on toward a quarter-mile time of 11.6 seconds at 125.7 mph." __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I am impressed/surprised! If I were not going after land/house, I would be totally butthurt about buying a 370Z instead of trading my Z06 for one of these. Then again, it's no better than my Z06, just different, but kudos to Ford for making it perform like a Z06! Last edited by ImportConvert; 05-23-2012 at 04:19 AM.

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Chevy is shittin brix right now. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

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