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: How will the GT500 be rated for power?


buffhomer
09-07-2005, 11:36 PM
What do you think, overrated, underrated, or just about right?

GasAlley
09-08-2005, 08:58 AM
I do not see ford bringing out another underrated terminator. But who knows. to be honest I never know what to expect out of ford anymore.

Spitfire
09-08-2005, 03:20 PM
My guess is underrated. Not because the terminator Cobras were, but because the powertrain is so similar to the big money GT, Ford will want a nice dividing line in the sand between these two cars.

My best guess anyway.

ekool
09-08-2005, 05:07 PM
I voted "plenty more power" but there should have been an option for "slightly" more power. I think it'll be about 10-15hp up from advertised numbers. Also, because of the drivetrain, I think it will be similar to the existing cobra in that it will respond very well to modifications. Also, I think it will respond better then the Ford GT, since its an iron block, as opposed to an aluminum block.

jetsiphon
09-13-2005, 11:51 PM
I'm guessing it'll make more than Ford says, if not, oh well.

lightweight
11-17-2005, 06:47 PM
If its a dog..maybe my turbo kit for them will sell that much better. :p

VenomSnake
01-31-2006, 10:29 AM
...I think it will be close to 490 hp.:cool:

PolarBear
01-31-2006, 10:47 AM
what was that, someone on here claimed like 638 rwhp with a cai, you gotta be shi^^en' me...well the Ford GT actually made around 600 stock, and if it was underrated, maybe this one will be too....

...that would be the stuff!..........I'll pay for mine, when it's time.

VenomSnake
01-31-2006, 01:42 PM
...only maybe after cai,pulleys (ford gt),computer programmer,exhaust,and maybe up in boost of s/c....then I heard that 640 might be obtainable.;) :cool:

PolarBear
01-31-2006, 03:42 PM
ya know when you think about it, those mods and a bit of dyno time really aren't that costly for what you are getting...that would be a beast.

07 SHELBY
02-04-2006, 08:05 AM
The GT500 is comming out of the factory over 500 hp.Everybody is going to be shocked.This car is a rocket and lotsa fun to drive.All you vette people are going to enjoy a little competition.

gt 500
02-04-2006, 12:04 PM
I hope you are right 07 shelby? I have a couple of chevy [vette] guys in my family they keep talking about the new camaro.I cant wait when this beast comes out so i can show them how shiny the shelby letters are on the rear end because thats all they are going to see ha ha ha !!!!!

07 SHELBY
05-02-2006, 09:26 AM
The GT500 is comming out of the factory over 500 hp.Everybody is going to be shocked.This car is a rocket and lotsa fun to drive.All you vette people are going to enjoy a little competition.
Ford announced today the Shelby is comming out at 500hp.

1932v8
02-04-2007, 03:16 PM
Let's Hope The Poll Is Right.