2011 GT500

[foxmustangman]

I haven't heard any info on the engine yet, but here's a pic.

FWIW, i don't like the racing stripes. They're too thin and too close together. Side stripe is pretty decent.

 

[tannerc91gt]

Needs wider stripes. They're supposed to be that close though. Wouldn't be a GT500 without stripes

 

[bgdowski]

Ford Live Video Webcast

There is a nice little 40 minute video of the unveiling, which was posted this afternoon.

 

[foxmustangman]

Oh finally. I missed the live coverage and was waiting for them to post the video up.

 

[foxmustangman]

K, so this has an all-aluminum 5.4 block. It doesn't have iron cylinder liners, but instead has a Plasma Thermal Cylinder Liner coating sprayed and baked on at 35,000*. It weighs 102lbs less than the old 5.4, and pumps out 550hp and 510lbs of tq. It also gets 15/23mpg elimintating the gas-guzzler tax on it.

 

[ill advised]

I really don't care for what they did with the stripes. The stripes on the previous GT500s were much better. Still, I always felt that, if I was to ever get one, it would be a "stripe delete". That said, I absolutely love the 2010+ GT500. With the updated Mustang body that thing looks pretty wicked. I'll take dark blue, please. Come on lotto! I got the wheels picked out and everything.

 

[foxmustangman]

Haha, ya i guess the thin stripes are part of a 2011 performance package, while the same thicker ones stay on the "Base Model" GT500

 

[ill advised]

Ah, I see.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I can't get enough of the '10 body style. That's my new "fox". Sex on wheels!

 

[7upstang91]

They developed a special tire with Goodyear I think?? They took 3 seconds on a 2.3 mile lap time from last years model, pretty big number. When the answer questions in the video, well lets just say they made sure they didn't say much, just refered back to what they all ready stated. wonder why.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

IMO, the new GT350 is far better looking. That being said, I'd take either one if I had $50K+ to spend.

 

[tannerc91gt]

I'm not big on the 350, too much $ for not enough go, I'd rock the hell out of a GT500 though, Hopefully they'll have a super snake package worked out for the '11

 

[ReefBlueHatch]

The '10 GT500 looks nice, but I think I like the 07-09s better.

 

[1990Coupe]

I can't get enough of the '10 body style. That's my new "fox". Sex on wheels!

100% i'm with you brother . Love the '10 bodystyle

 

[NIKwoaC]

These cars just keep getting better and better... And more expensive.

 

[JohnnyGMachine]

Yeah, I'm definately out on the stripes....the thinner ones look kinda weak and the solid side stripes just don't look right. I really like the 2010 GT500 stripes - especially the side stripes. I thought they looked clean and bold.
The new GT500 is a heck of a deal now. Faster, lighter, stickier on the ground - and a much better bargain than the overpriced Fast and Furious-looking GT350!

 

[fiveohwblow]

These cars just keep getting better and better... And more expensive.

THAT my friend is the err of duplicity on Fords part and I couldnt agree more.

Edit: I LOVE the GT350 too. Dont see why there is a such a common sentiment of hate for it but whatevs.

 

[ill advised]

100% i'm with you brother . Love the '10 bodystyle

Agreed. One thing I really like is that the GT looks "lean" again. And to think that the 2011 will finally break the coveted 400hp mark and get a 6-speed. The '10 GT is already impressive but the power increase is the icing on the cake.

fiveohwblow, for me the main turn-off (yes, there's more than one. lol) with the GT350 is the ground efx. Imo it makes the car look bulky and it doesn't compliment the Mustang's smooth lines. The car itself should be a great performer so I do appreciate that aspect of it.

 

[fiveohwblow]

Agreed. One thing I really like is that the GT looks "lean" again. And to think that the 2011 will finally break the coveted 400hp mark and get a 6-speed. The '10 GT is already impressive but the power increase is the icing on the cake.

fiveohwblow, for me the main turn-off (yes, there's more than one. lol) with the GT350 is the ground efx. Imo it makes the car look bulky and it doesn't compliment the Mustang's smooth lines. The car itself should be a great performer so I do appreciate that aspect of it.

That is what I have gathered from a majority of the dislike going around for it. I am not much of a purist and think ground effects really help many cars out so I thought it looked great. Seems like I am outnumbered greatly on this one though!

 

[ill advised]

Oh, I'm not against ground efx at all. I just think that the kit on the GT350 doesn't look good.

In terms of you being "outnumbered", if you like it that's really all that should matter.