[R N M]

This thing is probably the BEST Mustang ever!
Awesome sound

[aajami]

Sounds like a cross between a traditional American V8 and something from Modena. Can't wait to hear it under load.

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by Strongbark

Some more highlights:

•High-revving flat-plane crankshaft naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V8

•500+hp 400+lb.-ft

•MagneRide Dampers

•Aluminum Hood w/ Heat Extractor Outlets

•Functional Front Fender Vents

•Recontoured Aluminum Front Fenders

•Torsen limited-slip differential

•Optional Track Pack

•Front Brake Cooling Ducts

•Optional Diff Cooler

•Forward-Angled Injection-Molded Carbon Fiber Composite Grille

•Optional Lightweight Tower-to-Tower Brace

•Two-piece cross-drilled iron disc brakes w/ aluminum hats. 394mm front rotors w/ Brembo 6-piston calipers. 380mm rear rotors w/ 4-piston calipers.

•10.5� front, 11.0� rear 19� Aluminum-Alloy Wheels

•Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires

•2� lower than Mustang GT

•Recaro Sport Seats

•Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel

•Integrated Driver Control System

And saving the best for last, an 8200 rev limit!

Did someone say naturally aspirated 8,200RPM FLATPLANE V8!?!?! Need reviews, but I'm sold. I will be picking one up later in the life-cycle.

[MikeyV]

Wow just wow, first the Chrysler Hellcats and now this, I think I'm going to have to give up my aversion to US cars.

Since this has over 500hp, what will the GT500 be packing?

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Year's_End

I'm in love, although I really wish we could see a real model. And for the love of god can we axe the stripe thing?

If I owned this I would probably get rid of the grille fangs. I don't think they work as well here.

Ya just don't get it, do you?

[MikeyV]

I'm with you, it's a Shelby it's gotta have stripes, just like a MINI Cooper has to have stripes.

[BMW269]

Shouldn't all M fans get a Mustang now? AMG is the new M.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Levi

Shouldn't all M fans get a Mustang now? AMG is the new M.

If you want a small nimble car that mimics early M3s, then no

[ragingclue]

I'm sure the M2 will be great but I'm not sure if it will compare to this. We'll see though, nothing against the M2.

I sure as hell hope the GT350 is not $50k or even $55k, I hope it's out of my price range. I expect it to undercut the Z/28 by a chunk, but not that much. There's no way it goes $50-55k with what they've put into it, plus the Shelby moniker.... I just don't see it.

If they make it that cheap, I'm going to be pissed I didn't hold off for it.

[fcman]

If it's $50k then RIP Z/28 and my M2 deposit.

[Brunotheboxer]

I love it. America is kicking your ass.

[thebishman]

Really wish it had a DCT option but it's a fantastic effort nevertheless.

[Uber V8]

I'm curious to know is there going to be much business in the aftermarket for this car?

I mean the wheels, exhaust, suspension and engine seem all race ready. Maybe parts to shed weight, but this seems like a race ready out the box mustang.

[san~man]

There's probably a lot of room left in the exhaust. Ditch the cats, long tube headers, less restrictive mufflers.

[SunnyD]

Originally Posted by MikeyV

Since this has over 500hp, what will the GT500 be packing?

The '13/14 GT500s are already packing 662hp.

[Uber V8]

Originally Posted by san~man

There's probably a lot of room left in the exhaust. Ditch the cats, long tube headers, less restrictive mufflers.

I can't even imagine how it would sound with that setup. Almost gives me goosebumps

[Mavus]

I am curious what other variants will Ford have with this engine? There is no way they invested all the funds for just one model.

I am giving BMW M points for chassis and suspension design buy can't wait to see track reviews of this beast. I hope the car is good all around. Damn good job Ford so far!!

[BMW269]

I never thought, but love this car. Huge torque but no turbo, high revving and Ferrari+US sound. And manual. Almost a dream. How come BMW can't do that?

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by thebishman

Really wish it had a DCT option but it's a fantastic effort nevertheless.

THIS!!!

Manual is a deal breaker for me. No patience nor knees for it. I understand the purpose so no need to cry. I'm sure Ford will unleash a GT500 variant with an Auto-Manual.

[See5]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

I am curious what other variants will Ford have with this engine? There is no way they invested all the funds for just one model.

They did a one off for the 5.8L GT500 engine, don't see why this is any different.

[kyleb350]

Originally Posted by Levi

I never thought, but love this car. Huge torque but no turbo, high revving and Ferrari+US sound. And manual. Almost a dream. How come BMW can't do that?

I think mainly that cars get dinged pretty heavily with taxes based on the size and/or emissions of the engine in Europe.

Here in the states, we just have to worry about the gas guzzler tax.

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Ya just don't get it, do you?

Oh no, I get it. My buddy has that exact body shell in that color by the way, only he's making about 450 to the wheels with a crate motor and a Detroit locker lol.

I'm just not convinced that striping should continue with the S550. It works on older models and even the retro S197s, but they're made of large slab surfaces that suit those type of graphics.