s2kpdx01

Is this destined to be a 100k mustang that is still slower then the Z06?
http://www.stangnet.com/Ford-Mustang-News/...0KR-070330.html

540HP...if only it would lose 1000lbs.

JonBoy

The car looks great but I agree, it's awfully heavy.

Going to be a hoot in a straight line, though.

duboseq

Why dont they just come out with GTR one that was all over the internet that was orange and had a crate motor in it?

Slamnasty

It will still be slower than a Z06. There's more that differentiates the Z06 from the Mustang beyond the fact that they both command over 500hp. Not only is the Z06 lighter, but its handling characteristics are a notch above. When C&D compared the Mustang to a regular C6 the Vette easily outhandled it, beyond the weight and accompanying speed prowess.

Not that I'm a total Mustang hater, but the Z06 is going to be a cut above dynamically in just about any comparison with a Mustang that's this heavy. If Ford wants to compete with the Z06, they have the GT, which is plenty capable.

My R2

40 more ponies for probably xxK...no thanks

Fanman

Unfortunately that is what comes with the use of an solid iron engine block. Thing will take massive amounts of boost (already seen a 700 hp kit from Kenne Bell). The regular Mustang GT, with it's aluminum engine block is a good 200 lbs. lighter and handles quite a bit better (basis for the Roush Stage 3 Mustang). Not to mention that the Z06 has massive amounts of aluminum, carbon fiber, etc. Mustangs are still made with standard steel. They need to take a page out of their FR500 unit.

05S2K

Cars over priced and over weight IMO, and I'm a Mustang fanatic. Plus the ADM's on this thing will be insane. I'd buy a ZO6, much better bang for the buck.

bjohnston

Mustangs are built to be cheap. They should stay that way.

gomarlins3

Agreed on ALL counts.

jasonjm

The mustang guys even agree that the new Stangs are mega heavy.