Motor Trend review is up !
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2011 V6
0-30 1.9 sec
0-40 2.8
0-50 3.9
0-60 5.1
0-70 6.7
0-80 8.5
0-90 10.5
0-100 13.1
Passing, 45-65 mph 2.7
Quarter mile 13.7 sec @ 102.0 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 104 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.96 g (avg)
MT figure eight 25.8 sec @ 0.71 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1800 rpm
0-30 1.9 sec
0-40 2.8
0-50 3.9
0-60 5.1
0-70 6.7
0-80 8.5
0-90 10.5
0-100 13.1
Passing, 45-65 mph 2.7
Quarter mile 13.7 sec @ 102.0 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 104 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.96 g (avg)
MT figure eight 25.8 sec @ 0.71 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1800 rpm
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"There is an optional Brembo brake package that brings the 14" front discs and Brembo calipers from the GT500 and unique 19-inch wheels, but while it appreciably improves feel and should better resist fade if you're lapping it constantly around a track, it's not a necessary upgrade, the stock items are plenty powerful."
Hmm. Looks like I'll be re-thinking getting the Brembo brake package. Wes says the stock brakes are good to go.
Hmm. Looks like I'll be re-thinking getting the Brembo brake package. Wes says the stock brakes are good to go.
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As well as my outgoing 1995 Cobra, which it will be replacing... the only issue will be the sound of the exhaust, hopefully a half way decent aftermarket solution will present itself, as most of the pre 2011 V6's on youtube have sounded like crap to me.
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Well looks like I was way off on the V6 times but I was 1 tenth off the GT times, Heres my times I guessed in December
Post number 7 https://themustangsource.com/showthread.php?t=479338
v6 will be 14.2 @ 99 with the 3.31s ...actual 13.7
gt will be 12.7 @ 112 with the 3.73s ..actual 12.8
Post number 7 https://themustangsource.com/showthread.php?t=479338
v6 will be 14.2 @ 99 with the 3.31s ...actual 13.7
gt will be 12.7 @ 112 with the 3.73s ..actual 12.8
Last edited by UnrealFord; Mar 28, 2010 at 10:57 PM.
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Autoblog is up!: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/29/2...t-first-drive/
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My fav parts
Originally Posted by Autoblog
.... As far as the never ending live rear end vs. independent suspension argument goes, we're saying the following: The 2011 Ford Mustang GT sports the very best solid rear axle in the world. We'd rather have the best solid axle than a mediocre multi-point rear. Hint, hint, Chevy. 'Nuff said.
.....Speed, handling, soundtrack, brakes, interior (the GT is actually creeping into Audi levels of interior sophistication – look at those seats!), fit and finish – you name it, the Mustang's the superior sports car.
Speaking of Audi, the 5.0 makes the 354-hp S5 look like an overpriced slowpoke. We've driven both cars in anger and the 2011 Mustang GT is not only faster, but is actually rear-wheel drive, not a FWD platform fitted with Quattro all-wheel drive. Want us to go even further? We'd prefer the Mustang GT to a BMW 650i. Sure, the BMW has dash leather and... iDrive. But (again), the GT makes more power (the 650i manages 360 hp), handles better and is quieter unless you're really belting the throttle. Also, Sync's a whole lot better than iDrive, even the much improved new iDrive. Not only that, but the GT's new 5.0-liter V8 engine is in another league than (previous) competitors like the Nissan 370Z and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8. Getting the point? In 2011, the Mustang GT is the car to beat. Welcome back, 5.0.
.....Speed, handling, soundtrack, brakes, interior (the GT is actually creeping into Audi levels of interior sophistication – look at those seats!), fit and finish – you name it, the Mustang's the superior sports car.
Speaking of Audi, the 5.0 makes the 354-hp S5 look like an overpriced slowpoke. We've driven both cars in anger and the 2011 Mustang GT is not only faster, but is actually rear-wheel drive, not a FWD platform fitted with Quattro all-wheel drive. Want us to go even further? We'd prefer the Mustang GT to a BMW 650i. Sure, the BMW has dash leather and... iDrive. But (again), the GT makes more power (the 650i manages 360 hp), handles better and is quieter unless you're really belting the throttle. Also, Sync's a whole lot better than iDrive, even the much improved new iDrive. Not only that, but the GT's new 5.0-liter V8 engine is in another league than (previous) competitors like the Nissan 370Z and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8. Getting the point? In 2011, the Mustang GT is the car to beat. Welcome back, 5.0.
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I think there will be some tests that will equal and maybe even better the M3.
The best times for my 997S was 0-60 in 3.9 and the quarter in 12.3 @114.8 by Road and Track but the 997S is literally twice the price. So impressive what they did.
