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02-28-2012, 09:48 AM | #156 | |
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Despite the percieved notions, the last two model years performed quite well. They pulled a solid 1.0g in lateral acceleration in most tests, shaved 10+ seconds off their VIR time compared to the '10 model, and managed a quarter mile near the 12.0 range. The ZL1 will outperform each of those numbers 9/10 times, don't get me wrong, I realize that and have for some time, but that's not to take away from the previous Shelby. That was expected, if anything, it would have been a failure on GMs part had the car not been able to. I'm impressed personally, and regardless of how the '13 SVT stacks up, I'll wave to every ZL1 I see on the street while I'm driving my new toy (if I can distinguish a ZL1 from the other models ) |
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02-28-2012, 10:08 AM | #158 |
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Great job GM! However Ford will stay price competitive, say in the high to mid $50's. Remember when the 10' GT with 315 hp cost $27,995, then the 11' 5.0 with 412 hp could be had for just two grand more at @29,710.
More horse power doesn't necessary mean an explosion in base price. Hence, just because the 13' GT500 has 70 more hp, it doesn't mean it will cost $63-66K.
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02-28-2012, 10:14 AM | #160 | |
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j/k It wasn't meant to be taken as such, but you have to agree, even though they did improve, they STILL have a problem managing their power as well as GM does... know what I mean, the ZR1 doesn't have an issue... As much as I am a GM fan, I love the mustang as well, always have. just a few body styles I couldn't stand, just like the camaro
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Nah, I'm not being sensitive. And i'll take that as a compliment when you compare a Mustang to a ZR-1, even if it's saying the ZR-1 is better
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Nobody compared a Mustang to a ZR1.....just for grins and giggles guys, ZL1 comes standard with all the bells and whistles, GT500 has them ala carte optioned, what's that gonna throw on top of the price increase for the 100 HP plus all the other standard "base" upgrades?. Heres a clip from the Blue Oval Horses for the upgrade package...
"With 650 hp, no bend in the road will be far away. To address those curves, the new GT500 gets optional electronically-adjustable Bilstein shocks. Part of the Performance package—which also includes a Torsen limited-slip diff and Recaro seats—the Bilstein dampers offer drivers a choice of Normal and Sport modes. If you intend to unleash your Shelby on a closed course, you might want to opt for the Track package, too. It adds supplementary coolers for the engine oil, differential, and transmission"
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02-28-2012, 10:50 AM | #163 |
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comparison by POWER ONLY
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Ford's official HP rating is 650hp, 70 more than the ZL1. http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/2013/
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As a Boss owner, I hate to say it, but... The ZL1 its frigging impressive!
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