Shelby 1000HP GT500


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Specracer

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Its not a 2013, a 2012, and $149k added to the price of the car?? Am I the only one scratching my head?? Guess at least you might be able to get a deal on a left over '12, to "donate" to the effort??!!

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/27/shelby-previews-1000-hp-super-stang-ahead-of-new-york-debut/
 
One of my local buddies picked up a 12 for 8 off of sticker. $49K.

Getting this crazy with a Shelby remins me of the Hennessey Camaro with an LS9 in it. You could buy a ZR1 for what it costs to build. $200 large could buy a very fast low mile GT.
 
Specracer said:
Its not a 2013, a 2012, and $149k added to the price of the car?? Am I the only one scratching my head?? Guess at least you might be able to get a deal on a left over '12, to "donate" to the effort??!!

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/27/shelby-previews-1000-hp-super-stang-ahead-of-new-york-debut/
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I don't get it either....and I love the GT500s :confused
 
does it come with a warranty? :)
 
soroush said:
does it come with a warranty? :)
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I doubt it, the 700 HP did not.
 
Why didn't Ford standardize on the use of Kenne Bell for the GT500 from the get go?
 
A Photoshop wheelie... :facepalm:

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-1000/#photo-4920742

How lame :bs
 
I was thoroughly impressed at the Shelby 50th Bash with HP these cars are coming with. The 2011 GT350R's put 600+HP to the rears, I chased two of them around the track in Vegas and they are very fast fars. I have a Heffner Pulley and Tune. Another friend has a 2008 Supersnake Convertible that puts 634HP to the ground, just mean mean cars out there, I may have to get one....
 
I really doubt the usuage of this HP in this car. I've got a 2011 supersnake with 750 and a real handfull trying to use this power. When playing with a R8 V10, which was slighly tweaked, I had all trouble to keep up. Mine was drifting from side to side, understear, overstear.... This chasis isn't made for this HP.
 
BelgianGT said:
I really doubt the usuage of this HP in this car. I've got a 2011 supersnake with 750 and a real handfull trying to use this power. When playing with a R8 V10, which was slighly tweaked, I had all trouble to keep up. Mine was drifting from side to side, understear, overstear.... This chasis isn't made for this HP.
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What tires are you using and what is your suspension set up? Once you get a GT500 to this power level you are "all in" and can't get by with anything other than the stickiest R compound tires and ultra stiff suspension. I don't believe the Supersnake has either. Shelby attempts to keep the Supersnake somewhat civilized because that is what the typical buyer wants. It doesn't work, performance wise.

I've spent a fair amount of money on my 710rwhp GT500 and traction is not a problem. However, I get about 1500-2000 miles out of rear tires and my car rides like a Conestoga wagon. Are you willing to put up with this to show that V10 R8 who is boss?
 
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I'm using michelin pilot super sport and kw suspension. It's a lot better and really a lot than before but still not sufficient to handle this car. I've got 295 in the rear and a buddy 305 but still not sufficient. My GT makes much more power but is easy to handle.
 
One stop shopping for the ultimate Mustang suspension:
http://www.griggsracing.com/index.php?cPath=4332_4309_4320_4329
 
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