2007 Ford Shelby GT500 to Start at $43,000

iboss429 · June 5th, 2006, 05:29 AM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=115617

Paul_The_Aussie · June 5th, 2006, 11:06 AM

wonder how good it is around a track (forget the 1/4 mile).

un-dee · June 5th, 2006, 11:09 AM

Am i the only one thinking that the Mustang without the extra lights from the GT is an EXTREMELY ugly car.

And I do really like the GT.

jetsetter · June 5th, 2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Un-Dee

Am i the only one thinking that the Mustang without the extra lights from the GT is an EXTREMELY ugly car.

And I do really like the GT.

Yes, yes you are.

MasterEvilAce · June 5th, 2006, 03:25 PM

New stang's appeal sorta wears off. They hardly change anything visually with each Mustang model.. The design just seems a bit boring and lazy.

Anyways, the GT500 is extremely heavy. Supposedly the base Vette is faster (yet 100 less hp), weighs less, has IRS, avoids the gas guzzler tax (in the US, i don't know if it's the same for other countries?) and is around the same price as the GT500.

there's no real reason to get a GT500

sandor_ · June 5th, 2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul_The_Aussie

wonder how good it is around a track (forget the 1/4 mile).

mmm. its an american car, enough said images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Peter3hg · June 5th, 2006, 03:28 PM

That is ugly. The mound on the bonnet is just all wrong.

jetsetter · June 5th, 2006, 03:39 PM

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/5065/galleryexternalimage017hi.jpg

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I am just waiting for someone to complain about the interior. images/smilies/vampire.gif

jensked · June 5th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Well I must admit i'm not really a fan of the looks images/smilies/oops.gif

BlaRo · June 5th, 2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

I am just waiting for someone to complain about the interior. images/smilies/vampire.gif

Or the live rear axle... images/smilies/whistling.gif

Peter3hg · June 5th, 2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

I am just waiting for someone to complain about the interior. images/smilies/vampire.gif

Well you can see the cheap shiny plastic with the sun reflecting off it on this pic.

triumph · June 5th, 2006, 04:17 PM

I don't know why but it looks like the car is sad , like if it was about to cry.
I get this impression when I look at the front of this car
Nevertheless I think its great especially for the price!

Dins · June 5th, 2006, 04:20 PM

read c&d and they say it's not a good performer, simply because it's far too heavy.

Raven18940 · June 5th, 2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

I am just waiting for someone to complain about the interior. images/smilies/vampire.gif

Or the live rear axle... images/smilies/whistling.gif

No, the car is built for drag racing, nothing else. What I want to know is what has ford got that's putting 500 bhp? I know the supercharged 5.4 in the GT has 550, but that's hand built and I don't see them hand build engines for a car under $50K. Maybe they nicked one of the V10's from their pickups.

I'd be more interested in the GT350, if it ever gets made. If they follow the originals, that'll be built to corner.

BlaRo · June 5th, 2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

I am just waiting for someone to complain about the interior. images/smilies/vampire.gif

Or the live rear axle... images/smilies/whistling.gif

No, the car is built for drag racing, nothing else. What I want to know is what has ford got that's putting 500 bhp? I know the supercharged 5.4 in the GT has 550, but that's hand built and I don't see them hand build engines for a car under $50K. Maybe they nicked one of the V10's from their pickups.

I'd be more interested in the GT350, if it ever gets made. If they follow the originals, that'll be built to corner.

I know, I was kidding anyway. Just a prelude to a flamewar...

The GT500 gets 500hp from the same supercharged DOHC 5.4 liter Triton V8 that's found in the F-150 Lightning (except that's a SOHC 2-valve), and the GT as well. Difference is, the GT produces 550hp using a different type of supercharger (Lysom twin-screw) while the GT500 uses a Roots-type.

So it's got a massive truck engine, cheap interior, and a wood cart suspension. Our European friends are going to have a field day with this. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Raven18940 · June 5th, 2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

The GT500 gets 500hp from the same supercharged DOHC 5.4 liter Triton V8 that's found in the F-150 Lightning (except that's a SOHC 2-valve), and the GT as well. Difference is, the GT produces 550hp using a different type of supercharger (Lysom twin-screw) while the GT500 uses a Roots-type.

So it's got a massive truck engine, cheap interior, and a wood cart suspension. Our European friends are going to have a field day with this. images/smilies/tongue.gif

5.4 liters is not a massive truck engine, 8 liters is massive. Small correction, I believe the SOHC heads now have 3 valves per cylinder.

youngwarrior · June 5th, 2006, 06:35 PM

those rims suck. th3e rest of the car doesnt seem bad at all. You guys sure do know how to make cheap cars.

gtrietsc · June 5th, 2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

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Originally Posted by Raven18940

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Originally Posted by BlaRo

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

I am just waiting for someone to complain about the interior. images/smilies/vampire.gif

Or the live rear axle... images/smilies/whistling.gif

No, the car is built for drag racing, nothing else. What I want to know is what has ford got that's putting 500 bhp? I know the supercharged 5.4 in the GT has 550, but that's hand built and I don't see them hand build engines for a car under $50K. Maybe they nicked one of the V10's from their pickups.

I'd be more interested in the GT350, if it ever gets made. If they follow the originals, that'll be built to corner.

I know, I was kidding anyway. Just a prelude to a flamewar...

The GT500 gets 500hp from the same supercharged DOHC 5.4 liter Triton V8 that's found in the F-150 Lightning (except that's a SOHC 2-valve), and the GT as well. Difference is, the GT produces 550hp using a different type of supercharger (Lysom twin-screw) while the GT500 uses a Roots-type.

So it's got a massive truck engine, cheap interior, and a wood cart suspension. Our European friends are going to have a field day with this. images/smilies/tongue.gif

I bet it still gets around the track pretty quick, unless they lame out and dont track test it like they did with the Ford Lightning. (I am not thinking the Lightning would have been anywhere near the top, but I bet it would do better than most think.)

RSTurbo · June 5th, 2006, 06:53 PM

I like it

I dont care about the crappy interior, or the fact that it's to heavy, it's just a damn cool car.
But if I had $43,000 to spend on a car, I probably wouldnt get the 'stang.

BerserkerCatSplat · June 5th, 2006, 07:00 PM

I can't wait to drive it! images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

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Paul_The_Aussie Joined: May 15th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 247 Car: Ford Focus XR5T Rep Power: 15	wonder how good it is around a track (forget the 1/4 mile).

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un-dee I hate your sig! Joined: May 21st, 2004 Last Online: January 8th, 2009 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Age: 24 Posts: 1,410 Car: Mazda MX-3 Rep Power: 27	Am i the only one thinking that the Mustang without the extra lights from the GT is an EXTREMELY ugly car. And I do really like the GT.

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MasterEvilAce Joined: Sep 21st, 2005 Last Online: January 7th, 2009 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 0	New stang's appeal sorta wears off. They hardly change anything visually with each Mustang model.. The design just seems a bit boring and lazy. Anyways, the GT500 is extremely heavy. Supposedly the base Vette is faster (yet 100 less hp), weighs less, has IRS, avoids the gas guzzler tax (in the US, i don't know if it's the same for other countries?) and is around the same price as the GT500. there's no real reason to get a GT500

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youngwarrior Joined: May 16th, 2006 Last Online: September 12th, 2006 Posts: 445 Rep Power: 0	those rims suck. th3e rest of the car doesnt seem bad at all. You guys sure do know how to make cheap cars.

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RSTurbo Joined: May 21st, 2006 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Age: 20 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I like it I dont care about the crappy interior, or the fact that it's to heavy, it's just a damn cool car. But if I had $43,000 to spend on a car, I probably wouldnt get the 'stang. __________________

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