Arboc

So....we know we are getting the Shelby Cobra GT500...but does anyone think that ford could have an even higher preformance Mustang up their sleve in the fore see able future - say a Shelby Cobra GT500KR ?? - thoughts

Boomer

Don't know Kev...

Would they use that moniker or go with another CobraR

I would personally like them to stick with the 'R'
but if the KR was produced, it would be what the R is.

After this, really, how much farther can you go?
HP can only go up so far...what about weight going down etc.

Arboc

slow rainy may 2-4 here - tring to come up with something to discuss and speculate on

holderca1

I highly doubt it. I don't think Ford would build a more powerful car than the GT.

1 COBRA

I'd be willing to bet that after a couple of years of the GT500 Ford will bring an "R" model. Ford's strategy with the Mustang over the last few years has been to keep the flame burning and the fans anticipating.

TomServo92

They don't need to make if more powerful if they make the "R" model considerably lighter than the GT500.

Svtstinger

Yea, they just need to make a mustang with better power to weight ratio & better handling then the GT500.

TrueBlueCajun

Now here's where the IRS may come into play with a weight reduction (almost an oximoron but hear me out). Add the IRS/better front suspension, dump the AC/rear seat or anything else that could add unwanted weight, up the tune a bit and you have yourself the "R" model like the '00 R was. Limit it to roughly 300 units and that should get the auto-x guys mouths watering. The price would jump a bit just like the '00 R did but if you want pure performance, you'll pay for it.

iceman241

I hate to tell you guys but i heard that they are coming out with a more powerful mustang then the GT500 i think saleen is coming out with a supercharged one that has between 500-550hp but it will cost more then the GT500. Me i am getting the GT500 it wont cost much at all to get the GT500 to make 600hp.

TomServo92

The question wasn't whether tuners such as Saleen or Roush would come out with more powerful Mustangs but whether SVT would offer a more powerful GT500.

iceman241

And SVTstinger how can you say they need to make a mustang with better power to weight ratio and better handling then the GT500 do you know that a magazine said Carrol Shelby drove a GT500 test mule for 5 hours and when he got finished driving said WOW that is more then i could dream it would be and he has drove fast cars all his life and when a car impresses him you know it is going to be one heck of a car. My point is why dont you wait until the car comes out and drive it before you say bad stuff about it.

MustangFanatic

I'm sure there will be an "R" model within the next couple of years to keep the excitement high. I could see slightly higher HP rating but I think lower weight will be the big key along with suspension enhancements. Ford just may wait until the next "R" to introduce the IRS given their commitment to the SLA in the GT500.

Who know what they will call it, personally, I'd stick with Cobra R, simple and effective. Whatever it is called, I'm sure it will reset the bar in Mustang performance just as previous generation "R" models.

TomServo92

By lowering the weight of the car. It will help peformance all around (acceleration, handling, and braking).

iceman241

What are you talking about Tom Servo it is weather Ford will build a more powerful mustang then the GT500 and they will. Or did you read holderca1's sentence where he said above" I highly doubt it. I dont think Ford would build a more powerful car then the GT." So there you go so i dont know what your talking about when everyone else is askingt will Ford build a more powerful car then the GT500. Get on the subject please.

iceman241

Tomservo how do you know the production car wont be lowered the pictures of the GT500 you see are just the concept. But they said it is 95% what the production car will look like.

TomServo92

OK, try to comprehend this: there are two ways to make a higher performing GT500 (which is the actual topic in case you don't get it): more HP or less weight. I'm approaching this discussion from the less weight aspect. It's on topic so don't start preaching to me about being on topic noob!

iceman241

I think this car will be one of the fastest cars on the road think about this it has the same engine the 2000 cobra R has and the cobra R does the quarter mile in 13.2seconds and 0-60 in 4.4seconds and plus this car has a supercharger this car will smoke any car on the road except for the new 2006 Z06 but with easy mods you can make this car unbeatable. And for under 40,000 from what i heard and have more then 450 hp no car will be able to compete with the price our the power for that price.

TomServo92

Oh God...I guess I have to spell everything out for you: whatever the actual production weight of the GT500, lowering it will produce a higher performing car (aka an "R" version), which is the entire focus of this discussion.

TomServo92

Talk about not understanding the topic...let me reiterate: the topic is whether SVT will produce an "R" version of the GT500. It's not about how the regular GT500 will perform nor how it compares to the 2000 Cobra R.

iceman241

I must be on topic i didnt see anywhere in the topic where it says wheather SVT will produce a R version of the GT500 did you now who is off topic? Also it looks like it says in the topic what i am talking about where it says does anyone think that ford could have an even higher performance mustang up there sleve and did i or didnt i already say they will get on topic buddy.