2013 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers 650 HP and 200 MPH straight from the factory
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And it already begins,
When it beats the zl1's ring time, let me know. Till then the zl1 still has the 'crown'. Not fanboying here either, I love mustangs, but the z is designed for a track with turns.
Should be some quality entertainment from there for the next 6 months or so, stay tuned. 
It is very sexy, lol.
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Road and Track has a 2013 GT500 'Ring review up.
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It feels faster then the # make it sound, just saying
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650hp! Probably bordering on overkill as it already seemed to have more than enough already, but hey, why not and I gotta admire Ford's new found aggressiveness in keeping their products fresh and updated (beyond the usual shallow cosmetics typifying past efforts).
Glad that they are also paying equal attention to not only how fast it goes - said 650hp will take care of that aspect handily -- but how well it goes fast. Chassis dynamics, braking and other more subtle speed elements always seemed somewhat on a second tier in most Mustangs past, but Ford now seems committed to fully fleshed and developed performance cars, not just simple-minded drag queens. That might even make the 650hp genuinely useable on the road rather than a bragging figure.
Lastly, like how they're cleaning up and better integrating the styling elements into a more cohesive whole, especially the formerly lumpy as a baby's diaper rear end. The 2010 redesign reeked of committee effort while the 2013 refresh has much more focus, coordination and integration of elements into a singular design.
Glad that they are also paying equal attention to not only how fast it goes - said 650hp will take care of that aspect handily -- but how well it goes fast. Chassis dynamics, braking and other more subtle speed elements always seemed somewhat on a second tier in most Mustangs past, but Ford now seems committed to fully fleshed and developed performance cars, not just simple-minded drag queens. That might even make the 650hp genuinely useable on the road rather than a bragging figure.
Lastly, like how they're cleaning up and better integrating the styling elements into a more cohesive whole, especially the formerly lumpy as a baby's diaper rear end. The 2010 redesign reeked of committee effort while the 2013 refresh has much more focus, coordination and integration of elements into a singular design.
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650hp! Probably bordering on overkill as it already seemed to have more than enough already, but hey, why not and I gotta admire Ford's new found aggressiveness in keeping their products fresh and updated (beyond the usual shallow cosmetics typifying past efforts).
Glad that they are also paying equal attention to not only how fast it goes - said 650hp will take care of that aspect handily -- but how well it goes fast. Chassis dynamics, braking and other more subtle speed elements always seemed somewhat on a second tier in most Mustangs past, but Ford now seems committed to fully fleshed and developed performance cars, not just simple-minded drag queens. That might even make the 650hp genuinely useable on the road rather than a bragging figure.
Lastly, like how they're cleaning up and better integrating the styling elements into a more cohesive whole, especially the formerly lumpy as a baby's diaper rear end. The 2010 redesign reeked of committee effort while the 2013 refresh has much more focus, coordination and integration of elements into a singular design.
Glad that they are also paying equal attention to not only how fast it goes - said 650hp will take care of that aspect handily -- but how well it goes fast. Chassis dynamics, braking and other more subtle speed elements always seemed somewhat on a second tier in most Mustangs past, but Ford now seems committed to fully fleshed and developed performance cars, not just simple-minded drag queens. That might even make the 650hp genuinely useable on the road rather than a bragging figure.
Lastly, like how they're cleaning up and better integrating the styling elements into a more cohesive whole, especially the formerly lumpy as a baby's diaper rear end. The 2010 redesign reeked of committee effort while the 2013 refresh has much more focus, coordination and integration of elements into a singular design.
