one last z question.

[lil_red_v6]

is the z28 or what ever we wanna call it going after the regular gt500 or the gt500 supersnake with 750hp?

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

is the z28 or what ever we wanna call it going after the regular gt500 or the gt500 supersnake with 750hp?

I don't think the supersnake is regular production...I could be wrong...

Anyways, we've got pictures of what we assume to be the "HP Edition" testing along side of a Mustang GT500 equipped with the SVT performance package. Chevy always aims to surpass their closest competitors...so that's where my head's at...

[lil_red_v6]

its says here it is.

Built for Shelby by Unique Performance, the G.T.500E Super Snake is the most powerful regular production Shelby (based on a Ford Mustang) ever offered to the public. Each car features a 525 HP aluminum Shelby 427 engine, Unique Performance rear suspension, Tremec transmission and many modern performance upgrades, as well as special badges and striping. With an optional supercharger, this Shelby churns out an earth shaking 725 horsepower.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

its says here it is.

Built for Shelby by Unique Performance, the G.T.500E Super Snake is the most powerful regular production Shelby (based on a Ford Mustang) ever offered to the public. Each car features a 525 HP aluminum Shelby 427 engine, Unique Performance rear suspension, Tremec transmission and many modern performance upgrades, as well as special badges and striping. With an optional supercharger, this Shelby churns out an earth shaking 725 horsepower.

Ah. I guess I was half-right. Super Snake is a Shelby. GT500 (regular) is a Ford using the Shelby name. Chevy doesn't build cars to compete with aftermarket tuner cars. That's what SLP/Lingenfelter/Hennessey/Tom Henry Racing/etc is for.

[lil_red_v6]

thats why this stumps me.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

thats why this stumps me.

What's to be stumped about?

[lil_red_v6]

weather or not we are aiming for just the reg gt500 or the super snake,

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by lil_red_v6

weather or not we are aiming for just the reg gt500 or the super snake,

We think Chevy is building the "HP Camaro" to compete against the 'regular' Mustang GT500, which is a Ford. The Super Snake is not a Ford, and so it doesn't make sense as a target.

[lil_red_v6]

o ok. that clears it up now

[OldScoolCamaro]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

We think Chevy is building the "HP Camaro" to compete against the 'regular' Mustang GT500, which is a Ford. The Super Snake is not a Ford, and so it doesn't make sense as a target.

Thats pretty much hitting the nail on the head. Regular off the assembly line production Ford GT500's are sent to Shelby American, Carol Shelby's company, for the upgrade to Super Snake, much like the way Chevy used SLP.

[Tigg]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

We think Chevy is building the "HP Camaro" to compete against the 'regular' Mustang GT500, which is a Ford. The Super Snake is not a Ford, and so it doesn't make sense as a target.

But the GT500 is still a Shelby much like all the camaros out there that are massaged by dealers just on a larger scale. The GT500 is called a Shelby done by Shelby America not as a regular production car off of the Ford assembly line like the Camaro is.

Correct me if I am wrong but that would mean the GT 500 isn't a production car ... At least not in the same regard as the Camaro

[Shurenuff]

Originally Posted by Tigg

But the GT500 is still a Shelby much like all the camaros out there that are massaged by dealers just on a larger scale. The GT500 is called a Shelby done by Shelby America not as a regular production car off of the Ford assembly line like the Camaro is.

Correct me if I am wrong but that would mean the GT 500 isn't a production car ... At least not in the same regard as the Camaro

The GT500 was developed in a partnership with Shelby but is produced by Ford, making it a Ford production car.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Tigg

But the GT500 is still a Shelby much like all the camaros out there that are massaged by dealers just on a larger scale. The GT500 is called a Shelby done by Shelby America not as a regular production car off of the Ford assembly line like the Camaro is.

Correct me if I am wrong but that would mean the GT 500 isn't a production car ... At least not in the same regard as the Camaro

Originally Posted by Shurenuff

The GT500 was developed in a partnership with Shelby but is produced by Ford, making it a Ford production car.

+1. It's a production trim level of the Mustang, assembled in Ford's plant, sold through Ford dealers, etc. Ford pays Shelby to use their name on it. Why? I dunno...I'm not a Mustang afficionado.

But I do know is IS a Ford production car.

[Tigg]

Thanks for the info guys.... I stand corrected...... so basically the Z would be the competition for the GT 500.