I'm pretty sure this is a new post! Check it out!

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=115578

0-60 in 4.5!

 

That's definitely the most positive review Ive seen for the GT500. That's a good sign. The 4.5 0-60 is better too.

 

I agree. I like how they explain about the extra weight and how much fun it is to drive.

 

Talked to a dealer today and he said there will be NO convertibles this year. Whats up with that??? He said when they do come out they will not have stripes. What does he know ! !

 

You should just slap him across the face with a big copy of the ford parts catalog next time you talk to him. I think there are a lot of dealers out there who aren't real mustang enthusiasts. So do you guys think this car can really do under a 12.5 with a good driver? Almost all the reviews so far have just loved the transmission. I think it's going to be like driving a real beast. My guess is that most novices might even accidently slide off the road by giving it two much gas in first and second. What a ride!

 

Take a look at the scanned article in this thread:

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=48106

It says one of the magazine testers ran a 12.25.

 

Careful, you reference that 12.25 too many more times and you'll wear it out...

 

Sorry......

 

I very positive write up! And the numbers seem a bit more in line with the advertised HP. Maybe some of the other mags got some ragged-out testers or something.

I, too, think the Performance Interior Trim Package (how does it help the performance?) should be standard for the ~$40K Ford's asking, along with an AL block to alleviate some of the stupendous 350lb powertrain weight gain.

 

at least someone likes it....

 

Too bad that doesn't sound like a tested number, but rather a "Ford expects the car to pull zero to 60 in the mid-4-second range" number. In fact, everything in that article sounds more "it felt..." instead of "it did...."

Maybe I read it wrong.

Glad they liked it though.