The horsepower race has gone nuclear: 2013 GT500

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2012, 07:58 AM

Yeah I couldn't remember if it was a total replacement or of it was a new platform joining the mix.

A Dodge Barracuda would be very weird, though.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-07-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Yeah I couldn't remember if it was a total replacement or of it was a new platform joining the mix.

A Dodge Barracuda would be very weird, though.

I would think it would go under the SRT name, but that might just be the SRT model.

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2012, 08:12 AM

Maybe. All I know is now I have that Heart song stuck in my head.

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2012, 08:17 AM

Fun Fact: While diving in waters populated by Barracuda, you should avoid wearing shiny watches or jewelry. A Barracuda could mistake the glimmer for a fish and strike at you. They can swim at up to 27 miles per hour.

The more you know.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-07-2012, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Fun Fact: While diving in waters populated by Barracuda, you should avoid wearing shiny watches or jewelry. A Barracuda could mistake the glimmer for a fish and strike at you. They can swim at up to 27 miles per hour.

The more you know.

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2012, 08:28 AM

Also, Evolution Performance out of PA went 10.02 @ 141 with their '13 GT500 on slicks and bolt-ons. I think they are building the car for a magazine article so all of the details aren't out yet.

Edit: from someone there they say the only power mods are long tube headers, pulley, and tune.

Red__Zed · 06-07-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Also, Evolution Performance out of PA went 10.02 @ 141 with their '13 GT500 on slicks and bolt-ons. I think they are building the car for a magazine article so all of the details aren't out yet.

9s or bust

KaienZ34 · 06-07-2012, 08:30 AM

9 sec here they come

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

9s or bust

I'm sure it will be raping the 9s when they finish with it.

Red__Zed · 06-07-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm sure it will be raping the 9s when they finish with it.

8s or bust

b1adesofcha0s · 06-07-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I'm sure it will be raping the 9s when they finish with it.

Probably will be. That's pretty insane though.

m4a1mustang · 06-07-2012, 08:40 AM

Since we're kind of talking about everything here, these are some shots of a 2015 test mule. If you look closely you can tell it obviously is running IRS. Look at the wheel nut and then on the rear shots you can see the spring cup and some other bits.

( Click to show/hide )

For background, the S197 chassis was originally designed to accommodate IRS. The first GT500 was supposed to get it, but for one reason or another it didn't work out. Ford designed a bolt-in test system for it that you can see here, where it was found in an old warehouse: DrivingEnthusiast Blog | All about the missing S197 Mustang IRS

Obviously the one in testing now is quite a bit different as you can tell from the pic.

I also notice in these pics some nice front calipers and the rear rotors are definitely bigger diameter. If everything comes together as we expect (~3300lb curb weight, 450hp) the new car will be even more of a beast than current. The only question is how will it look.

shadoquad · 06-07-2012, 08:44 AM

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9s or bust

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

8s or bust

The 2015 Mustang will not be faster than an F-22 Raptor. I think they've set their sights too low.

nuTinmuch · 06-07-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The 2015 Mustang will not be faster than an F-22 Raptor. I think they've set their sights too low.

Entirely unrelated, but apparently in Forza Horizons you can race a Mustang vs. a P-51 Mustang.

My childhood dreams are finally here.

KaienZ34 · 06-07-2012, 09:28 AM

Is that GSP driving that? Did they just cover the gas cap??

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Fun Fact: While diving in waters populated by Barracuda, you should avoid wearing shiny watches or jewelry. A Barracuda could mistake the glimmer for a fish and strike at you. They can swim at up to 27 miles per hour. The more you know. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Also, Evolution Performance out of PA went 10.02 @ 141 with their '13 GT500 on slicks and bolt-ons. I think they are building the car for a magazine article so all of the details aren't out yet. Edit: from someone there they say the only power mods are long tube headers, pulley, and tune. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook! Last edited by m4a1mustang; 06-07-2012 at 08:30 AM.

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06-07-2012, 08:40 AM	#687 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Since we're kind of talking about everything here, these are some shots of a 2015 test mule. If you look closely you can tell it obviously is running IRS. Look at the wheel nut and then on the rear shots you can see the spring cup and some other bits. ( Click to show/hide ) For background, the S197 chassis was originally designed to accommodate IRS. The first GT500 was supposed to get it, but for one reason or another it didn't work out. Ford designed a bolt-in test system for it that you can see here, where it was found in an old warehouse: DrivingEnthusiast Blog \| All about the missing S197 Mustang IRS Obviously the one in testing now is quite a bit different as you can tell from the pic. I also notice in these pics some nice front calipers and the rear rotors are definitely bigger diameter. If everything comes together as we expect (~3300lb curb weight, 450hp) the new car will be even more of a beast than current. The only question is how will it look. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

06-07-2012, 09:28 AM	#690 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	Is that GSP driving that? Did they just cover the gas cap?? __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

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