Shelby GT500KR

[SVT666]

I'm extremely disappointed.

I (and quite a few others) was expecting a fire breathing, raging street legal race car, with tons of power, tons of weight reduction, and bare bones, stripped down interior. Meaning, no A/C, no radio, two racing buckets up front and a roll cage. But instead, we get none of that. We get the same bloated pig that the GT500 is, with a power boost.

Lame, Ford. Lame.

You're waiting for the Boss version that comes out next year that will be exactly what you're looking for but without the roll cage and with a radio and A/C.  It's supposed to weigh in below a GT (3350 lbs is my guess) and will have 440-450 hp.

[SVT666]

It really does.? I'd just remove it, since I don't listen to the radio anyway.? Why can't they do one of those embedded numbers?

It sticks out like a sore thumb only because the car is in front of a white background.  Otherwise you barely, if ever, notice it.

I spent a lot of money putting a kickass stereo system in my Mustang and I never used it.  I spent a little more money on the exhaust system and I enjoyed that a lot more.

[SVT666]

Too much power.? But I want one.?

There's no such thing.  You must be on crack. :P

[SVT666]

Yeah, I'd swap them out for a set of American Racing Shelby Razors.

Now you're talkin'.? Those are my favourite wheels.

[JYODER240]

Doesn't the current GT500 already have traction problems? I've heard its not much quicker than the old S/C Cobra? Why would you want to give the same car more power?

[SVT666]

Doesn't the current GT500 already have traction problems? I've heard its not much quicker than the old S/C Cobra? Why would you want to give the same car more power?

MM&FF have taken a stock GT500 down the track at 12.27 seconds and the fastest they ever got a stock Cobra down the 1/4 mile was 12.67 seconds.? MM&FF with minimul bolt-ons and a set of drag radials dropped the ET to 11.2 seconds.

EDIT:? The GT500 either bogs or sends the rear tires up in smoke.? It's a very difficult car to launch.

[Raza]

MM&FF?

[SVT666]

MM&FF?

Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords.  It is by far the most reputable and honest car magazine I've ever read.  They were the first ones to get the F-body Camaro into the 12s.  If it's crap they say so, if it's good they say so.  In their article about the GT500, they roasted Ford for the weight of the car, the hood, and the shifter.  They compared a Vette Z51 against a Stage 3 Roush Mustang and were completely honest about both cars.

[Raza]

Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords.  It is by far the most reputable and honest car magazine I've ever read.  They were the first ones to get the F-body Camaro into the 12s.  If it's crap they say so, if it's good they say so.  In their article about the GT500, they roasted Ford for the weight of the car, the hood, and the shifter.  They compared a Vette Z51 against a Stage 3 Roush Mustang and were completely honest about both cars.

That's cool.  I usually don't read single manufacturer magazines, because they're too positive.  I bought this one Mercedes mag that put the SLK320 in the top 25 most desireable Mercedes Benzes of all time, and in the description, they said "make sure you don't buy the three pedal version". 

This mag sounds much better.

[SVT666]

That's cool.? I usually don't read single manufacturer magazines, because they're too positive.? I bought this one Mercedes mag that put the SLK320 in the top 25 most desireable Mercedes Benzes of all time, and in the description, they said "make sure you don't buy the three pedal version".?

This mag sounds much better.

Yeah.  These guys race Mustangs and Fords basically every weekend in their spare time so they also know their stuff.  They do road tests of production and tuner cars, articles and pictures of reader's cars, they will pit a Mustang vs. whatever the flavour of the day is (ie: Corvette Z51), and they also do dyno tested build-ups, engine parts comparos from as many manufacturers as they can, and lots of tech articles. 

[r0tor]

there is definately some kind of Mustang being unveiled in a half hour at the Barret Jackson auction on Speed... and carrol shelby will be taking the covers off so i'm guessing we'll be seeing this car in a half hour

[r0tor]

there is definately some kind of Mustang being unveiled in a half hour at the Barret Jackson auction on Speed... and carrol shelby will be taking the covers off so i'm guessing we'll be seeing this car in a half hour

eh, it was only a Shelby GT-H convertible

[r0tor]

... that sold for $250k

[TheIntrepid]

eh, it was only a Shelby GT-H convertible

Meh.

[Raza]

... that sold for $250k

I was just coming on to report that. 

[r0tor]

and now a Fr500C (which Ford only built 28 of) sold for $50k...

so inconclusion a $35k car sold for $250k (although its really a charity contribution more then anythin) and a $125k car s0ld for $50k... rediculous 

[the Teuton]

I've heard about a lot of activities of rich people frivilously spending money on cars, especially working at a concours, but $250k on a new Mustang is like spending $100k on a Suzuki Swift GT:  what't the point? (other than charity)  Barrett-Jackson brings out the best and the worst in people.

[SVT666]

I've heard about a lot of activities of rich people frivilously spending money on cars, especially working at a concours, but $250k on a new Mustang is like spending $100k on a Suzuki Swift GT:? what't the point? (other than charity)?

That's the point.  The proceeds go to charity and the buyer can write it off at income tax time.  The guy paid $250,000 for the right to buy the car, not the car itself.? He's still going to have to cough up another $37K for that.? Considering it will be the only GT-H convertible sold directly to a member of the general public and he will most likely never drive it, which will make it the only GT-H convertible to never be driven, the car will be worth well over a million in 10 years.

Barrett-Jackson brings out the best and the worst in people.

Absolutely.? I watched about 2 hours of it today and I don't understand people.? Obviously the vast majority of these people aren't car guys (or car women).? They just want something cool to show off to their rich neighbours.? A 1970 Cuda with a 440 6 pack went for like $70K, and it was restored to new condition which is better then the fad of restoring to better then new condition.? It's crazy.? That car should have gone for $200K based on what those guys were paying for other cars.? The 440 6 pack Cudas were actually better then the Hemi Cudas.? It's because of auto auctions like Barret-Jackson that you and I will never be able to afford one of these classic beauties.? Rich people are buying these instead of paintings and sculptures.? It pisses me off to no end.? Fuck Barret-Jackson.

[the Teuton]

As the director of the concours explained to me, you just have to give it time and pressure after you've found the right car, and if you've found the right person to pass it to you, then you've won.? The director of the local Glenmoor concours waited about 30 years to get a Lincoln Model K that has won national recognition.? It can be done without Barrett-Ripoff, but it just takes a little time.

[850CSi]

You're waiting for the Boss version that comes out next year that will be exactly what you're looking for but without the roll cage and with a radio and A/C.? It's supposed to weigh in below a GT (3350 lbs is my guess) and will have 440-450 hp.

That sounds great.

[the Teuton]

That sounds great.

You shouldn't be up this time of night.  I'm slightly drunk and mostly incoherent and that's the only reason I' here.  You should be sleeping or something.

[850CSi]

You shouldn't be up this time of night.? I'm slightly drunk and mostly incoherent and that's the only reason I' here.? You should be sleeping or something.

I never sleep before 2 or 3 AM. 

[SVT666]

This is by far the most badass Mustang ever built.? I can't stop giggling like a 6 year old girl.? I just wish it would be affordable.? I would drive a Hyundai Pony when it snows or rains if it meant having this car.

[Raghavan]

All red X's Craig.

[Raghavan]

That sounds great.

The weight # itself sounds awesome.

[Raghavan]

and now a Fr500C (which Ford only built 28 of) sold for $50k...

so inconclusion a $35k car sold for $250k (although its really a charity contribution more then anythin) and a $125k car s0ld for $50k... rediculous

Worst deal of the century followed by the best deal of the century... Wierd.

[SVT666]

There.  Fixed.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Seriously, you guys need a Mustang forum.

[Raghavan]

Meh, not impressed. I'd rather see the Boss. That's the only Mustang i'm truly excited about.

[SVT666]

Meh, not impressed. I'd rather see the Boss. That's the only Mustang i'm truly excited about.

You have got to be kidding me?  The GT500KR is the very deinition of bad-ass.