Report: 2026 GT500 Confirmed in UAW document

[WItoTX]

tires don’t look too thick.

facelifted GT or dark horse?

hopefully not just the RTR 4 banger.

some big brakes though… so could actually be something special.

The fronts are 305s LOL

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[WItoTX]

I like our thinking but doubt that ever see light of day today.

It's an iron block. It needs to stay out of the Mustang.

 

[ModernSVO]

It's an iron block. It needs to stay out of the Mustang.

They can always make an alloy one.

 

[93_SVT_3503]

It's been a while since we've had any teasers on this. What gives?

 

[wingnutt]

It's been a while since we've had any teasers on this. What gives?

it’s only been four months, if that’s a tease…
…then you ain’t never been married

(just joking wifey, I’ll do the dishes in a minute)

 

[93_SVT_3503]

it’s only been four months, if that’s a tease…
…then you ain’t never been married

(just joking wifey, I’ll do the dishes in a minute)

I figured with all of the ZR1 & ZR1X headlines in the news lately, Ford would drop one of their monthly planned 'spy' teasers on Ford Authority just to keep folks interested. The last 3 have been about the wheels & tires, which has been lame. Give us something with some substance.
Speaking of the ZR1s, I recently heard there is an even more powerful model still to come after the ZR1X. Apparently, what everyone thought was supposed to be the ZORA, with the ZR1X, was a bait and switch with the actual ZORA still to come, in the 1400+hp range.

 

[robvas]

Speaking of the ZR1s, I recently heard there is an even more powerful model still to come after the ZR1X. Apparently, what everyone thought was supposed to be the ZORA, with the ZR1X, was a bait and switch with the actual ZORA still to come, in the 1400+hp range.

Where did you hear that?

 

[MAGS1]

Where did you hear that?

GM/Chevy has said there’s more to come/more C8 evolution. Have not seen 1,400 hp though

 

[93_SVT_3503]

Where did you hear that?

I haven't heard exact specifics, but it falls in line with the model progression, and what's the point if they don't throw the book at it? Why add another model if they're not adding 100+hp?

Standard = 490hp
E-ray = 655hp
Z06 = 670hp
ZR1 = 1,064hp
ZR1X = 1,250hp

 

[Epiphany]

Give us something with some substance.

I no longer believe it'll be 5.4L of fun. Cross plane, naturally aspirated 5.2L....maybe.

 

[93_SVT_3503]

I no longer believe it'll be 5.4L of fun. Cross plane, naturally aspirated 5.2L....maybe.

That's more than Ford has given us lately!
I forgot their media teams are probably busy shmoozing up all of the GTD buyers taking deliveries. Meanwhile they'll help out the tuners and release the hounds so they can increase stock 5.0 sales, and the other guys can wait.

 

[NickStangBlue]

I see Car & Driver posted something about this subject. However, it seems all they had was already discussed here.

2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is a Pony Car Worth Waiting For

 

[wingnutt]

I see Car & Driver posted something about this subject. However, it seems all they had was already discussed here.

2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is a Pony Car Worth Waiting For

lol nevermind, my bad…didn’t RTFQ

 

[Unas2k5]

I wonder if “Legend” a leaked name would still be used by Ford or if they would change it so that it remains confidential

 

[Hammerhead13579]

I am pretty sure that Zora stuff is false. The ZR1X is definitely the Zora. For years people knew that multiple models were coming out and the Zora was always electrified and at the top. GM never confirmed that there would be another model coming out....they meant the C9 is in the works. And who would have guessed it would be called the ZR1X? That's a stupid name. They didn't call the E-Ray the StingrayX...they stole the 'X' moniker from BMW for their xDrive vehicles.

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