Went for a ride in a '11 today

[Gearbanger 101]

Road & Track did a Mustang feature about a year ago. They tested the 2010s, including a specially modded 2010 with 400 HP. The 'quickness' benefit of the extra 85HP, at least 0-60, was quite minimal, a few tenths of a second. I could be wrong but although it's great to know you have 412 HP I don't think it's going to make a dramatic seat-of-the pants difference.

Lets put it this way....the '03-'04 Cobra's weighed about the same as the '05-up GT's, were putting out about the same horsepower as the newest 5.0L DOHC and stuffing it through a non drag strip friendly IRS. Those cars ran anywhere from 12.5's-12.8's with a good driver.

That's quicker than what both GM and Dodge currently offer in their own pony cars. Based on those comparisons, the '11 sounds it has the potential to be a winner to me.

 

[STANGmole]

a few (.6+) tenths 0-60 usually translates to over a second in the 1/4...

True...but I don't buy my Mustangs to drag race so that second difference is negligible. I think the Mustang is more limited by wheel hop and traction issues than a need for more horsepower. ...Not saying 100HP more wouldn't be welcome though

 

[Gearbanger 101]

True...but I don't buy my Mustangs to drag race so that second difference is negligible. I think the Mustang is more limited by wheel hop and traction issues than a need for more horsepower. ...Not saying 100HP more wouldn't be welcome though

I guess it’s a good thing that they addressed both those issues with the 2011 model year then, right? Aside from the 100hp bump, the '11 GT's got a revised rear suspension with improved geometry, beefier-boxed control arms, thicker front and rear sway bars, harder durometer bushings and stiffer springs.

 

[lcbrownz]

License Plates

living on the East Coast has nothing to do with it. The 2011s arent out yet. I work for Ford and that is a 2011 pilot car. If you look close you'll notice the GT side emblem and not 5.0. Thats because this is a 2010 w/2011 5.0 and 6spd manual

Your license plates in the photo look like Michigan tags to me.

 

[lcbrownz]

I guess it’s a good thing that they addressed both those issues with the 2011 model year then, right? Aside from the 100hp bump, the '11 GT's got a revised rear suspension with improved geometry, beefier-boxed control arms, thicker front and rear sway bars, harder durometer bushings and stiffer springs.

You forget the Mustang is getting a limited slip differential for 2011 for all models.
2.73 for the v6 (standard for manual and automatic transmissions)
3.31 for the v6 coupe (option for manual transmissions)
3.31 for the v8 (standard for manual and automatic transmission)
3.55 and 3.73 (option for the v8 manual transmission)

 

[Gearbanger 101]

You forget the Mustang is getting a limited slip differential for 2011 for all models.
2.73 for the v6 (standard for manual and automatic transmissions)
3.31 for the v6 coupe (option for manual transmissions)
3.31 for the v8 (standard for manual and automatic transmission)
3.55 and 3.73 (option for the v8 manual transmission)

I didn't forget, as much as I just left it out of my list of parts since a limited slip could be had with the previous model GT's as well. But yeah, good point.

 

[The Fang]

I really dont get Fords logic when it comes to rear ends. I understand the fact that they can charge more for the upgrade and all, but the Rangers with a 2.3 get 4.10s and they drop the base rear in mustangs from 3.31 down to 2.73.

 

['08GTcaRED]

Yes and like the news article says it the first 6er with 300 horses to have 30 mpg...gearing would have a factor in that I'm assuming