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05-09-2012, 01:38 PM | #156 |
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With the right conditions, I believe the GT500 will run 200 MPH. The Mustang has a rear axle ratio that will allow it to run 200 in 5th gear. Running 5th gear is more efficent that running 6th like we had to run. The Mustang has less frontal area, and that will let it run faster.
We could have changed the axle in our car to the automatic ratio and ran 5th gear, but that is another change. We did not want to change more than required to get the job done. Track conditions were a big challenge when we were there. The track is not really set up for high speed runs. We were the first American car to ever run 200+ at this track. The track was built in 1959, and has never been repaved. They use it for tire development an durability testing. It is really rough. There are dips and bumps all around the track. It was 94 degrees when we ran the 202.67. The tempature made quite a difference in the amount of engine power available. The wind was blowing like crazy. We had a very strong cross wind to deal with. It was strong enough that it would force the car over 1 lane at over 190 MPH. All of these things cost speed. We believe given the right conditions, the car could run 4 or 5 mph faster. It was not our goal to challenge the statement from Ford that the GT500 will run 200+. Our goal was to show the ZL1, with a couple modifications, would run it too. |
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05-09-2012, 06:37 PM | #158 |
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I just love the way it sounds....
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05-09-2012, 07:32 PM | #159 |
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I'd rather sacrifice some top end for more downforce at speed. Stability will undoubtedly get a tad hinky with the Shelby pushing 200mph & will probably exhibit extreme sensitivity to track smoothness & crosswinds... oOoPs!
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05-09-2012, 08:03 PM | #160 |
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Cool vid, and thanks for posting.
Anyone else notice the suede falling a part on the dash? That is third one I have seen, with this issue. |
05-09-2012, 10:29 PM | #161 |
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In chevy we trust hahha
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05-11-2012, 12:08 AM | #163 |
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What do you base this on? Why do you think the Ford will give up downforce?
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05-11-2012, 05:39 PM | #164 | |
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The Mustang is nearly 7" taller than the Corvette, so there is also a significant difference in frontal area.
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The GT500 model was reborn in 2007, and people in the market are already aware of what it can do, there is really no need for extra sales pitch other than the basic specs, etc. Right now, we know 662hp/631tq as facts. And rumors of mid 3sec 0-60 and mid 11sec 1/4 mile, and 7:30 ring time. I guess Ford is betting the new GT500 will do the talking.
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05-11-2012, 07:46 PM | #166 | |
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05-13-2012, 11:53 PM | #167 |
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The only problem I see with the Ford is that it will make one pass maybe at 200Mph but then the dash is going to lite up like Christmas and then straight back to the dealer!!! Rememeber its a FORD and reliability is not in their vocabulary!!!!
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05-14-2012, 07:22 PM | #168 |
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What a totally stupid statement! did you ever actually get out of high school?
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