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2013 GT500 Leaked Info

Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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The best way to cut the price on the GT500 is to drop the Shelby name. I think it is kinda silly how a car that he has no involvement with still bares his name.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by burningman
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Drop the Shelby name and than drop the 500 and than drop the cobra and than erase all of the history. Think before speak.

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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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I am glad to see Ford still connected to Shelby and I want to see the relationship continue. It has been a very successful partnership (with a few exceptions) since the early 60's.

If you don't like the Shelby, go buy something else, there is something out there for everyone. Personally I want the option to buy a Shelby Mustang over a Camaro, Challenger, or whatever. It doesn't have a material impact on the cost of the vehicle, the government has a MUCH bigger impact.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Launch control is for the publications only. Ford gets a bad rap against other cars because the reviews can't launch the car comparing it to all the competetors that have it.

So it makes the GT500 look bad in reviews. Now the GT500 won't be showing times slower then heavier vehicles like the ctsV.

So now it will look good on paper and we can shut it off on the enthusiust end here.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Knight
Launch control is for the publications only. Ford gets a bad rap against other cars because the reviews can't launch the car comparing it to all the competetors that have it.

So it makes the GT500 look bad in reviews. Now the GT500 won't be showing times slower then heavier vehicles like the ctsV.

So now it will look good on paper and we can shut it off on the enthusiust end here.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Another spy photo. Notice the longitudinal intakes on the hood.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Drop the Shelby name and than drop the 500 and than drop the cobra and than erase all of the history. Think before speak.
Holy extremist batman
I'm in the make is a cobra camp and leave it at that.
I've done plenty of thinking and I think we don't need his name attached to the car. Guess having an opinion that isn't yours is a felony.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Spectre_7
Another spy photo. Notice the longitudinal intakes on the hood.
Hmmm interesting...
is the lower grille opening smaller too?
Not sure if it's a camo trick or not.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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This is what I get out of that spy photo.

The lower side air dams have fog lights in them still you can see the round bezel shape under the tape. Of course this is speculation but I am saying the holes in the grill are twin intakes for the twin turbos.

Has a very agressive carbon fiber splitter on the bottom. Obviously has hood venting on each side of the dome.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by burningman

Holy extremist batman
I'm in the make is a cobra camp and leave it at that.
I've done plenty of thinking and I think we don't need his name attached to the car. Guess having an opinion that isn't yours is a felony.
I guess you don't understand that the 500 is his car and I'm not into erasing history because someone thinks it costs too much.

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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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I do understand that and that is precisely the reason I said what I said.
Hence my agreement with this post
Originally Posted by 97GT03SVT
The best way to cut the price on the GT500 is to drop the Shelby name. I think it is kinda silly how a car that he has no involvement with still bares his name.
But all this matters not. Ford is calling it that and you can now live the dream.

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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by burningman
I do understand that and that is precisely the reason I said what I said.
Hence my agreement with this post

But all this matters not. Ford is calling it that and you can now live the dream.
You're missing the point. It's not the best way because if you drop the name Shelby, GT500 drops with it.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Drop them both and call it a Cobra. Sorry I wasn't clear enough. I had assumed if you dropped Shelby the GT500 would go with it.

This is what I get out of that spy photo.

The lower side air dams have fog lights in them still you can see the round bezel shape under the tape. Of course this is speculation but I am saying the holes in the grill are twin intakes for the twin turbos.

Has a very agressive carbon fiber splitter on the bottom. Obviously has hood venting on each side of the dome.
Would be interesting if you turn out to be right Chris.
Although i think the grille might be just a smoke screen. Lets hope I'm wrong.

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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by burningman
*sigh*
Drop them both and call it a Cobra. Sorry I wasn't clear enough. I had assumed if you dropped Shelby the GT500 would go with it.

Would be interesting if you turn out to be right Chris.
Although i think the grille might be just a smoke screen. Lets hope I'm wrong.
Sorry, Cobra has to go too.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Time for King Cobra to return
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Time for King Cobra to return
Only if it has a giant snake on the hood
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by burningman

Only if it has a giant snake on the hood
That works for me
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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If Ford really wanted to up the game, they should release the "Mongoose" it can take a cobra any day of the week. The Mongoose Mustang. M&M
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Sorry, Cobra has to go too.

How do you figure? Ford made Cobras from 1993-2004. You remind me of the guys who have original Shelbys that claim SVT Cobras are not real cobras. All Shelby is is a name... Just like Mach1, Boss just simple marketing I don't buy the heritage BS.
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 97GT03SVT

How do you figure? Ford made Cobras from 1993-2004. You remind me of the guys who have original Shelbys that claim SVT Cobras are not real cobras. All Shelby is is a name... Just like Mach1, Boss just simple marketing I don't buy the heritage BS.
Wrong and please drop your keys at the door.

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