The 2020 GT500 could get blown..... to at least 1,000 HP

[wproctor411]

It’s a matter of final price. I have a base 2019 911 and it isn’t perfect, honestly it’s not that good at all for the price but the real monster is inflation of currency devaluations so what a manufacturer plans today will be altered in a few years since people can only pay so much and banks will only loan so much. I was able to more than see a 20’ GT500 CFTP car a few weeks back that was prepped for Vegas media day, it had painted stripes and I think that $10K adder included cutting the clearcoat to a nice polish, or they did it for the ride n drive events, but for painted stripes they would have to polish blend or melt the clearcoat to a polish. I could be wrong it’s been 8 years since I bought a new ford so maybe orange peel isn’t an issue. What I’m saying is your getting a little more than just painted stripes with that option. The custom shop might be aligning those panels and adjusting the hood/trunk bushings too. Can’t confirm other than what I’ve seen in person. Obviously the media day cars are on top of the game but the aero on some is looking kind of limp. Ill always be a Ford fan but not driving any at the moment. Built a custom house and bought s litely used 911. It’s fun.

Ford would be better off working on lining body panels up properly first. I just finished watching the new GT500 video with Jay Leno driving around with that Ford rep. At 23:04 in that video I see what I have on my GT, and what Ford die hard's have been complaining about for years and years now....body panels not lining up on the front fascia/hood area...come on man, really? even this car? I'd be pissed if my long awaited order came to me with the typical out of alignment body panels that Ford has become notorious for.

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[V00D00]

Its already setup for it, if the OPG are actually strong as they claim, add boost and octane.. done deal

5.2 9.5:1 cr 2650 blower

 

[9secondko]

Not a super snake or any other Shelby tuner.
This will be the KR taken to its logical conclusion - where venom definitely DOES kill Demons. And this is most likely what Owens what’s referring to when he demonstrated mental flatulence back in the day with that quote.

it will be a ford performance vehicle (with all the benefits of a thorough Ford factory design and testing) with Shelby doing the honors of installing certain components on behalf of Ford.

Dang. The Mustang is in some crazy territory now. It’s like a supercar instead of a pony car.

 

[obspsd]

I would consider it but I’m sure the price will be crazy.

Just think,
2020 GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack car with......
Shelby KR package 1000hp
Wide body package

It would be a $200,000 car.

 

[Stage_3]

So, why didn't they go to 1,000HP or even 850HP?
Why stop at 760HP? Does Jim say anything about that? That car would definitely be running low 10's all day, easily.
Weird,...............

 

[V00D00]

Not a super snake or any other Shelby tuner.
This will be the KR taken to its logical conclusion - where venom definitely DOES kill Demons. And this is most likely what Owens what’s referring to when he demonstrated mental flatulence back in the day with that quote.

it will be a ford performance vehicle (with all the benefits of a thorough Ford factory design and testing) with Shelby doing the honors of installing certain components on behalf of Ford.

Dang. The Mustang is in some crazy territory now. It’s like a supercar instead of a pony car.

Pretty sure what Owens said about venom killing demons was a mistake, actually positive of it.

During the tracktours history and tech seminar, he said " ... or anything else i decide to make up on the spot, that almost gets me fired"

I was the only one that laughed, as i assume im the only one that understood the reference

 

[Braski]

So, why didn't they go to 1,000HP or even 850HP?
Why stop at 760HP? Does Jim say anything about that? That car would definitely be running low 10's all day, easily.
Weird,...............

I believe the DCT is the limiting factor because of warranty concerns.

 

[Falc'man]

So, why didn't they go to 1,000HP or even 850HP?
Why stop at 760HP? Does Jim say anything about that? That car would definitely be running low 10's all day, easily.
Weird,...............

ALL the people that came to the launch did not get within 50% of the car's potential on the road course, and it would probably take them a few weeks straight to get within 70% of Billy's times. Big numbers are mostly useful on the forums.

 

[RapidResponder]

I would consider it but I’m sure the price will be crazy.

Just think,
2020 GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack car with......
Shelby KR package 1000hp
Wide body package

It would be a $200,000 car

I have actually had the conversation with Shelby and was only told they intended on doing a GT500 package. No details until after until they tear into their GT500s, design, build and test. Estimating about $70,000 with wide-body, bringing the total of a CFTP to just under $200,000 after tax.

Wide-body can take up to a year to produce. Considering a wider stance requiring new wheels, it probably would be more efficient to start with a base model.

 

[roygriffin2020]

I would consider it but I’m sure the price will be crazy.

Just think,
2020 GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack car with......
Shelby KR package 1000hp
Wide body package

It would be a $200,000 car.

The current 800+ Super Snake is about $120,000. So $200,000 might be stretching it a little, but I would guess $165,000.

https://www.kunescountry.com/new-Mi...g-Shelby+Super+Snake+800+HP-1FA6P8CF8K5133508

 

[obspsd]

The current 800+ Super Snake is about $120,000. So $200,000 might be stretching it a little, but I would guess $165,000.

https://www.kunescountry.com/new-Mi...g-Shelby+Super+Snake+800+HP-1FA6P8CF8K5133508

But that is built off a $35,000 to $50,000 car.
This would be a $75,000 to $100,000 car before they even touch it.

 

[1mic]

The motor and blower is up to snuff, the real question is how is the trans going to handle this power?

 

[BmacIL]

Will the DCT handle that much power though?

Nah

 

[9secondko]

I would consider it but I’m sure the price will be crazy.

Just think,
2020 GT500 Carbon Fiber Track Pack car with......
Shelby KR package 1000hp
Wide body package

It would be a $200,000 car.

I think it would start at 110k or so.

with the capabilities of this car... dialing it up to 1,000 plus!... and buttoning it down again to take that power... it’s scary to imagine the cars a “mere” Mustang not only threatens, but beats.

 

[9secondko]

Pretty sure what Owens said about venom killing demons was a mistake, actually positive of it.

During the tracktours history and tech seminar, he said " ... or anything else i decide to make up on the spot, that almost gets me fired"

I was the only one that laughed, as i assume im the only one that understood the reference

mite easy to think that and it might be the case. However, I think he simply couldn’t contain himself knowing what the goals are for this car.
That’s not something that just slips when you know what you’re building.

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