2020 GT500 Curb Weight and Dimensions Released

[obspsd]

Back on Topic, wouldn't it suck that weight was for the C FTP?

or was it specified as base

It is the base car weight.

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[dirty-max]

So does this end the debate on how the weight supposedly ruined this car?

 

[FastCarFanBoy]

So does this end the debate on how the weight supposedly ruined this car?

No, lap times would and BJ knows them but he can't tell us and that just fuels the fire.

 

[EcoVert]

The GT350R is just that great. That's why they were selling for such crazy prices originally, and that's why they are still not discounted. They are better than you realize and there is more demand than you think.

If the GT350 fit what I was wanting then yes I would buy a GT350

 

[Strokerswild]

With track use and the portly weight in mind, I wonder what front tire life will be compared with, say, the GT350R.....

 

[BmacIL]

With track use and the portly weight in mind, I wonder what front tire life will be compared with, say, the GT350R.....

It's definitely not going to be better. Significantly more weight, significantly more power.

 

[BmacIL]

So does this end the debate on how the weight supposedly ruined this car?

And my car feels like it's ~3200 lbs not 3700 after completely revamping the suspension & chassis setup (I'm not saying that in jest, it does feel significantly lighter). Doesn't mean it's not still 3700 lbs.

 

[Hack]

And my car feels like it's ~3200 lbs not 3700 after completely revamping the suspension & chassis setup (I'm not saying that in jest, it does feel significantly lighter). Doesn't mean it's not still 3700 lbs.

You can definitely tell the difference between a ~3100 and ~3800 lb car when you drive them - especially on a rough road or on track. On smooth surfaces and at lower speeds it isn't as evident.

I do agree the Mustang has great body control for how high the center of gravity is and how heavy it is. Especially the magneride-equipped GT350 is really good for control of body motion without excessive ride stiffness.

 

[sigintel]

Mine will, painted stripes and all, lol

We need like 500 more owners like @Tomster . I wonder if Ford could check which potential buyers actually run Mustangs at the track and throw in a hair more priority for them.

Nobody is taking a GT and making it perform equal to a GT500, let get back to reality.

Yea, that would be a waste to go for equal. All the FI S550 already running COTA are way past 760 crank and usually closer to 750-850 rwhp. GT500 showing up are going to be down over 100rwhp and weight 300# more so they definitely have an uphill battle.

 

[EcoVert]

We need like 500 more owners like @Tomster . I wonder if Ford could check which potential buyers actually run Mustangs at the track and throw in a hair more priority for them.

That would be nice if Ford would do that but with Ford's recent record of special order deliveries everyone will be lucky if the get them before next spring.

 

[BillyJRacing]

We need like 500 more owners like @Tomster . I wonder if Ford could check which potential buyers actually run Mustangs at the track and throw in a hair more priority for them.

Yea, that would be a waste to go for equal. All the FI S550 already running COTA are way past 760 crank and usually closer to 750-850 rwhp. GT500 showing up are going to be down over 100rwhp and weight 300# more so they definitely have an uphill battle.

I'm familiar with many of those 800whp S550 track cars. Given the GT500s excellent cooling, aero, chassis, and tire. I'm not worried.

 

[Stuntman]

Yea, that would be a waste to go for equal. All the FI S550 already running COTA are way past 760 crank and usually closer to 750-850 rwhp. GT500 showing up are going to be down over 100rwhp and weight 300# more so they definitely have an uphill battle.

What cars are these? Just hpde guys or time trial cars on Hoosiers?

 

[obspsd]

I'm familiar with many of those 800whp S550 track cars. Given the GT500s excellent cooling, aero, chassis, and tire. I'm not worried.

Thanks for stopping in Billy.

 

[Tomster]

Thanks for stopping in Billy.

Yes. It is very much appreciated.

 

[V00D00]

We need like 500 more owners like @Tomster

Yea, that would be a waste to go for equal. All the FI S550 already running COTA are way past 760 crank and usually closer to 750-850 rwhp. GT500 showing up are going to be down over 100rwhp and weight 300# more so they definitely have an uphill battle.

And how much $ do you think is invested in them, including labor at $125/hr

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