Wall Street Journal pans the new Shelby GT500

In a nutshell they say the interior is cheap, it handles poorly and it is way too expensive. They said: "While driving the Mustang was enjoyable, its price seemed out of line and would be hard to justify, even for buyers who are shopping strictly for a fun, fast car".

chewychewy - 7/7/2006 3:25:31 PM
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That might be a little harsh, but the hype around this car has been unbelievable. Even 500 hp it is not faster than a regular Corvette.


pg54pg54 - 7/7/2006 5:34:52 PM
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The problem is that it's too damm heavy!The thing weighs 4000 LBS!! Ford should have done a normally asperated Aluminum 5.4 with 400HP and kept the weight down. It would have been just as fast and better handling with less understeer. However I would view the the Wall Street Journal article with a grain of salt. I mean it's really not known for it's car reviews.


AlexFXAlexFX - 7/7/2006 7:22:39 PM
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pg54,

I agree about the mustang's weight issue. If ford wants to continue to be any kind of competitive in the sports car arena they need a 2 door (and a sportier 4 door than the fusion) around 3200 pounds (preferrably less). Then shoehorn in the aluminum V8. Due to the mustangs heritage, Ford will never lighten it (imo). It'll take a whole new vehicle for Ford to compete.


AlexFXAlexFX - 7/7/2006 7:22:39 PM
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pg54,

I agree about the mustang's weight issue. If ford wants to continue to be any kind of competitive in the sports car arena they need a 2 door (and a sportier 4 door than the fusion) around 3200 pounds (preferrably less). Then shoehorn in the aluminum V8. Due to the mustangs heritage, Ford will never lighten it (imo). It'll take a whole new vehicle for Ford to compete.


chewychewy - 7/7/2006 7:38:28 PM
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AlexFX

Below 3,200 pounds, higly unlikely. And the way that the Mustang is selling, why would Ford bother.


RupertRupert - 7/8/2006 10:41:24 AM
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ultimate muscle car?
i think a bentley is, in some wierd way. if not then a dodge viper is.


RupertRupert - 7/8/2006 1:47:56 PM
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yes. and niether are a lot of cars. your point is?


HyundaiHyundai - 7/8/2006 8:03:09 PM
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The GTO is Australian, but a Chevy, so is it a muscle car?.....


HyundaiHyundai - 7/8/2006 8:03:31 PM
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hmmm superstacat?


RupertRupert - 7/8/2006 8:07:46 PM
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mikeg, don't bother, he's a schizophrenic dentist who wants an escalade. in 7 years (?????)
viper a sports car?????????? yeah sure a big lazy 8.3 litre dodge is a sports car. its a muscle car!
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