For the LOVE OF GOD (2013 GT500 content inside)

[JackBurton]

Yeah, its a shame you guys dont have open limit on those type of roads!....would sure make these big muscle cars more worth while!

In Texas we have unenforced 80MPH highways. Basically, no cops work those stretches of highway. How is that for making these muscle cars worth while? 😉

 

[Zivic]

Pretty impressive that for less than $60k, you can have a 650hp Mustang, 580 Camaro or 475 Challenger. Just hope everyone enjoys these cars as they may be too expensive to fuel in the next 5 years.

if they are, then the millions of work trucks, semis, vans, ect will be as well... and if that becomes true, we will all be in a very bad economic state.

 

[KentState]

if they are, then the millions of work trucks, semis, vans, ect will be as well... and if that becomes true, we will all be in a very bad economic state.

It's happened before so I wouldn't rule it out is all I'm saying.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Yeah, its a shame you guys dont have open limit on those type of roads!....would sure make these big muscle cars more worth while!

Those stretches of roads in Nevada are open for unlimited speed events every year for timed races.

http://www.sscc.us/

 

[Childs]

Those stretches of roads in Nevada are open for unlimited speed events every year for timed races.

http://www.sscc.us/

They are practically unlimited all year. I wouldn't see another driver for like 30 miles or more, and you can see them a few miles away.

 

[Zivic]

It's happened before so I wouldn't rule it out is all I'm saying.

when did fuel become so expensive that people fortunate enough to spend 60k+ on a mustang couldn't afford to fill it? Sure gas prices will be going up, but to say that within 5 yrs people won't be able to afford fuel for a car seems a bit of a stretch.... and like I said, we will be in a world of hurt if that does become reality. So much so, that GT500 will be at far down the list of worries

 

[Zivic]

They are practically unlimited all year. I wouldn't see another driver for like 30 miles or more, and you can see them a few miles away.

very cool!

 

[Arkaign]

You're right, actually. Why did the car gain so much weight in comparison to the Mustang GT? It's supposed to be more track-focused and therefore weigh less, not more. They should've gone more for a Boss 302 approach. In any case, it's still an amazing car for $60K, but it does need those extra 100-150HP to match the straight line speed of the Z06 and GT-R. Perhaps it's the chassis?

I tend to agree, the GT350 and Boss 302 are much more to my liking, as much as the power figures of the GT500 are impressive. With that kind of $, I'd be looking at a Vette myself, much simpler than the fairly awesome GT-R, so you won't need nuclear scientists to work on the motor or transmission. 😛

 

[nicolaskl]

We went through all of that earlier and it isn't accurate.

It's completely accurate, you're just trying to cherry pick performance numbers to support your nonsensical argument.

 

[OCGuy]

Once we switch out the blower on ours we will be close...

Still haven't gotten to see what it can do all the way with the stock one.....hit 120 on the 241 Toll Road the other day like butter and backed off.

 

[KentState]

Once we switch out the blower on ours we will be close...

Still haven't gotten to see what it can do all the way with the stock one.....hit 120 on the 241 Toll Road the other day like butter and backed off.

Isn't it scary/sad that speeds like 120 are so achievable, but barely usable? I know 100 comes really quick even leaving mine in 6th gear rolling from 60mph.

 

[HAL9000]

It's completely accurate, you're just trying to cherry pick performance numbers to support your nonsensical argument.

For one it's not "$25,000 USD higher"

 

[HAL9000]

So basically youre a typical internet 12yr old "car enthusiast" that drools and masterbates over cars you'll never afford in 15 lifetimes while bashing and hating everything else?

You think that because I'm not a huge Mercedes / BMW fan...?! WHAT THE FUCK!?!

There are loads of cars I love I could afford.

😕

 

[j&j]

car already has gone 10 flat @ 140mph boost only in the 1/4

looks like slicks + smaller pulley for more boost + tune

https://www.facebook.com/teamevo

 

[Pulsar]

You're right, actually. Why did the car gain so much weight in comparison to the Mustang GT? It's supposed to be more track-focused and therefore weigh less, not more. They should've gone more for a Boss 302 approach. In any case, it's still an amazing car for $60K, but it does need those extra 100-150HP to match the straight line speed of the Z06 and GT-R. Perhaps it's the chassis?

Edit:
Top speed has little to nothing to do with car weight, and extremely little to do with the chassis. It has to do primarily with gearing, torque, and wind-resistance. Wind-resistance increases by the square of velocity, so a less aero shape requires far more power to push at speed.

 

[KentState]

Stop posting in car threads. Please.

Straight line speed has little to nothing to do with car weight, and extremely little to do with the chassis. It has to do primarily with gearing, torque, and wind-resistance. Wind-resistance increases by the square of velocity, so a less aero shape requires far more power to push at speed.

You forgot another key factor which is traction. Much harder to put 660hp through two wheels as opposed to four. Basically, the GT500 puts out as much HP/Torque per wheel as the old GT does in total.

 

[Howard]

You forgot another key factor which is traction. Much harder to put 660hp through two wheels as opposed to four. Basically, the GT500 puts out as much HP/Torque per wheel as the old GT does in total.

The situation Pulsar was describing requires little in the way of traction.

 

[Pulsar]

The situation Pulsar was describing requires little in the way of traction.

Bah!

The Danger of reading too quickly. I originally read his post as 'top speed'. Obviously, weight has a huge amount to do with acceleration if you're starting from a stand still.

My fault for misunderstanding the initial post.