I think the new Zo6 is in a whole other league above that of the GT500. The GT500 should be compared to the regular C6. Heres a little something I put together, I know alot of you guys dont like magazine racing but here is some nice info u all know already but its fun to look at. The GT500s estimated performance numbers are my own estimations, I just want to see how close I am when they finally do test it.
2007 Ford Mustang Cobra Shelby GT500:
Passengers: 4
Engine: 5.4L Supercharged V8
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Power:450+ horsepower
Torque: 450 lb-ft
Curb weight :3600 lbs
Power to weight ratio 8 lbs per horsepower
Estimated performance: 0-60 4.3 sec, 1/4 mile 12.6 sec
Estimated price: $35,000-$39,000
2005 Corvette C6 (with Z51 performance package option):
Passengers:2
Engine: 6.0L V8
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Power: 400 horsepower
Torque: 400 lb-ft
Curb weight: 3300 lbs
Power to weight ratio: 8.3 lbs per horsepower
Performance*: 0-60 4.3 sec, 1/4 mile 12.8 sec@ 112
Price: $44,510 base coupe
Price as tested: $46,010(upgraded with $1,500 Z51 performance package for best track results)
2005 Pontiac GTO:
Passengers: 4
Engine: 6.0L V8
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Power: 400 horsepower
Torque: 400 lb-ft
Curb weight: 3787 lbs
Power to weight ratio: 9.5 lbs per horsepower
Performance*: 0-60 4.8 sec, 1/4 mile 13.3 sec @ 107
Price: $32,995
Price as tested: $33,500
2003-2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra:
Passengers: 4
Engine: 4.6L Supercharged V8
Transmission: 6 speed manual
Power: 390 horsepower
Torque: 390 lb-ft
Curb weight: 3738
Power to weight ratio: 9.6 lbs per horepower
Performance*: 0-60 4.5 sec, 1/4 mile 12.9 sec @ 111
Price: $34,750
Price as tested: $35,345
* All performance Data was compiled from CAR AND DRIVER magazine