S550 and S197 Photo Shoot

I had a chance to take some pics of my new GT next to an S197 '11 GT500 the other day. I thought that some of you might like to see the differences in the body styles side by side.

Cell phone pics, but I took a bunch from different angles and they aren't that bad. Should be something for everyone.

The '11's rear wheels are fully against the parking stop. Mine are ~ 1.5 inches in front of the stop. the '11 appears to be slightly longer from the rear wheel to the front of the car. If you look closely you can see that the '15 is a little wider and a little less tall than the '11.

Maybe it's just me, but I think the '15 looks every bit as mean as the '11. Maybe a little more so. Hope everyone likes the pics!

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The '15 looks significantly meaner IMHO.

Malikona said:

The '15 looks significantly meaner IMHO.

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It looks meaner and more exotic.

RB510 said:

It looks meaner and more exotic.

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Malikona said:

The '15 looks significantly meaner IMHO.

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From certain angles, I agree. My favorite view of the new GT is a front 3/4 view, like the view in the 1st 2 pics.

I know it really isn't, but looking at the pics, the '15 looks smaller to me. I do know that it feels smaller and more agile when driving. Other than the HP and torque, it's a better car in every way.

RB510 said:

It looks meaner and more exotic.

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You know, thats the word that captures the '15. Exotic looking.

Nice Comparison

They both look great, although the 2015 looks a little more menacing!

Sad how old the s197 looks now.

BONESTOCK said:

Sad how old the s197 looks now.

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It looks distinctively different I will absolutely always love my just traded 2010 GT. If this new car wasn't so different, I'd probably be crying because there are many exterior styling elements that look great to me.

Colleton said:

From certain angles, I agree. My favorite view of the new GT is a front 3/4 view, like the view in the 1st 2 pics.

I know it really isn't, but looking at the pics, the '15 looks smaller to me. I do know that it feels smaller and more agile when driving. Other than the HP and torque, it's a better car in every way.

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Wow you get your car from Gary Smith ford? If I would've known you were in Okaloosa county I would've met with you so you could take pics with my 2012 black california special!

I think the rear 3/4 view of the 15 is just the best. The fastback and the width of the shoulders make it look very mean, like the ultimate '70 Boss 302.

Darrinm03 said:

Wow you get your car from Gary Smith ford? If I would've known you were in Okaloosa county I would've met with you so you could take pics with my 2012 black california special!

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No, I got it from Hub City. We can still meet up at take some pics.

Colleton said:

No, I got it from Hub City. We can still meet up at take some pics.

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I'm def down whenever. I'm at Elgin quite a bit but I'm stationed at Hurlburt right now. if you want PM me your info, should be getting my car detailed sometime this week too

BONESTOCK said:

Sad how old the s197 looks now.

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I agree. When I walk out from work especially, parking in the same spot, I'm like, wow.. this car looks like a NEW Mustang, when my '11, which I loved, looks like a retromod almost in comparison.

Tony Alonso said:

It looks distinctively different I will absolutely always love my just traded 2010 GT. If this new car wasn't so different, I'd probably be crying because there are many exterior styling elements that look great to me.

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Trust your feelings Luke, let go!

Colleton said:

I had a chance to take some pics of my new GT next to an S197 '11 GT500 the other day. I thought that some of you might like to see the differences in the body styles side by side.

Cell phone pics, but I took a bunch from different angles and they aren't that bad. Should be something for everyone.

The '11's rear wheels are fully against the parking stop. Mine are ~ 1.5 inches in front of the stop. the '11 appears to be slightly longer from the rear wheel to the front of the car. If you look closely you can see that the '15 is a little wider and a little less tall than the '11.

Maybe it's just me, but I think the '15 looks every bit as mean as the '11. Maybe a little more so. Hope everyone likes the pics!

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Were those taken on Hulbert Field?

Colleton said:

I had a chance to take some pics of my new GT next to an S197 '11 GT500 the other day. I thought that some of you might like to see the differences in the body styles side by side.

Cell phone pics, but I took a bunch from different angles and they aren't that bad. Should be something for everyone.

The '11's rear wheels are fully against the parking stop. Mine are ~ 1.5 inches in front of the stop. the '11 appears to be slightly longer from the rear wheel to the front of the car. If you look closely you can see that the '15 is a little wider and a little less tall than the '11.

Maybe it's just me, but I think the '15 looks every bit as mean as the '11. Maybe a little more so. Hope everyone likes the pics!

Click the thumbnails for full res pics.

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You look like you are on a military base...lol