Recent content by Evan J. Smith

On a good track the base model is probably quicker, but I didn't confirm this. My guess is 10.30-10.40 with tires in sea-level weather at a good track like Atco or Cecil County. I'm planning to find out for sure though.

To answer your questions: 6 coolers and pumps (with extra fluids), huge brakes (16.5-inch rotors!), computers, DCT is not light, airbags everywhere, etc. Heavy yes, but awesome performance. The trans shifts in under 100 milliseconds, and it doesn't slip, at least you don't feel it. One really...

TC off for burnout and on for run, sorry for the confusion. You can do the burnout with Line Lock on with the TC on, but as soon as you release the LL the car dies out. If you want to power out of the burnout, which I prefer to do, TC needs to be off for the burnout, but you'll want it back on...

Thank everyone, I'm still waiting for my story on HotRod.com to post. That's where I explain in detail how I drove the car and what you'll need to do to equal or better my times. I'm hoping to get another GT500 to do some testing in "Hero" air. Evan

Thank you!

I encourage everyone to read my story tomorrow on www.hotrod.com, as I give away all the speed secrets. Evan

Thank you.

I will also encourage everyone to Subscribe to my YouTube channel where you'll see the video of my drag test. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JwGUQXvRcXaRAW08yn6Rw?view_as=subscriber

I was able to drive the car on Saturday, on the street, drag strip and road course. I will post a link to my story on Hot Rod tomorrow and I will also post my time slips here if anyone is interested. Stay tuned!

I'm actually on my way to Vegas now and I'll have my crack at it tomorrow.

Bingo!

I ran these cars extensively for Ford and for magazine testing and never got close to 11.25. I'm not saying it didn't happen but I'd like to see it with my own eyes. Either way, they are fun cars.

Exactly!

Stock, as in 100% stock including tires?

Also... keep in mind this is a press launch with a variety of journalists, some with little-to-no drag racing experience, at Las Vegas (non-sea level). All it can say is stay tuned!