First official pics: 2010-11 Mustang 5.0 V8 GT and BOSS 302 R

Shan2nu · 28th March 2010, 22:45

See, these results cannot be taken seriously. A jump from 412bhp to 435bhp might look big but its only a 5.2% gain.

You dyno test the same car in Bbay and Blore, you will notice close to 7-8% diff in power/torque.

Shan2nu

arjunrudra · 29th March 2010, 06:25

Just have a question . For the dyno tests , wont they have some form of basic norms with which they dyno test all the vehicles ?
Because one testing in 3rd gear and the other testing in 4th gear is bound to produce different results.

stanjohn123 · 29th March 2010, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunrudra

Just have a question . For the dyno tests , wont they have some form of basic norms with which they dyno test all the vehicles ?
Because one testing in 3rd gear and the other testing in 4th gear is bound to produce different results.

Honestly not really sure about that buddy.

tacho · 29th March 2010, 21:27

MotorTrend published their roadtests of the V6 and GT earlier this morning

V6:
0 - 60: 5.1 sec
0 - 100: 13.1 sec
1/4 mile: 13.7 sec at 102 mph
Skidpad Grip: 0.96g

GT:
0 - 60: 4.3 sec
0 - 100: 10.3 sec
1/4 mile: 12.8 sec at 110.8 mph
Skidpad grip: 0.94g

Those are seriously fast numbers.

At base prices of 23k and 30.5k respectively, the 2011 Mustangs sound like the performance bargains of the decade.

thedreamcatcher · 29th March 2010, 21:38

This is really a car to die for.

Tacho, the prices mentioned, are they Indian roads costs?

stanjohn123 · 29th March 2010, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tacho

MotorTrend published their roadtests of the V6 and GT earlier this morning

V6:
0 - 60: 5.1 sec
0 - 100: 13.1 sec
1/4 mile: 13.7 sec at 102 mph
Skidpad Grip: 0.96g

GT:
0 - 60: 4.3 sec
0 - 100: 10.3 sec
1/4 mile: 12.8 sec at 110.8 mph
Skidpad grip: 0.94g

Those are seriously fast numbers.

At base prices of 23k and 30.5k respectively, the 2011 Mustangs sound like the performance bargains of the decade.

OMG ,I didnt check it out. Serious timings for the price. So i am sure now that the Shelby is in Super car Territory.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedreamcatcher

This is really a car to die for.

Tacho, the prices mentioned, are they Indian roads costs?

Sorry dude we all really wished if these were prices on Indian roads. Sadly i guess if this one came to India, it won't be less than 50 Laks surely.

stanjohn123 · 30th March 2010, 00:31

This means that the GT is faster than M3 too huh ??? For 40,000 $ full option. and 26 mpg mileage. This has to be the car of the century !!!!

tacho · 30th March 2010, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanjohn123

This means that the GT is faster than M3 too huh ??? For 40,000 $ full option. and 26 mpg mileage. This has to be the car of the century !!!!

I have seen quarter mile figures anywhere between 12.6 and 12.9 for the M3 from the auto mags. So, I wouldn't call the Mustang GT faster than the M3. But they will be close enough for it to be a drivers' race out on the street

Cyrus43 · 30th March 2010, 02:01

Blah Blah Blah. Guys. you guys are ALL wrong. Companies lie about their figures to keep insurance rates down. And everyone in the automotive world does it, and has been doing it since years. Its nothing new.

bivin · 30th March 2010, 18:39

0-60 IN 4.3!!! those are some BAD A** numbers for a muscle car of the price!!

or are they downplaying that as well??

stanjohn123 · 26th August 2010, 01:31

Yes guy's, no jokes. The 2011 Mustang GT is a serious Sports car finally. Look at the track results. It betters and stays even very close by a margin to the M3, even with that ancient Rear live axle.

0-100 Kmph

Mustang - 4.4/4.3 sec
BMW M3 - 4.4 sec

100-0 stop

Mustang - 108 Feet
BMW M3 - 110 Feet

And on the Track the Mustang lost to the M3 by just 1/10th of a second. I think that 1/10th of a second can be fixed from all the savings that you get by not buying an M3

,just put in a lil more mods.

Check out Motor Trends Video at Auto Blog.

Video: MT pits Mustang GT 5.0 against BMW M3 — Autoblog

Motor Trend Review

2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend

VIPER_SRT · 27th August 2010, 07:05

The numbers are amazing for Mustangs and Ford did a good job this time shelling off weight and working on the engine for more power and efficiency, much needed for all American cars manufacturers. But we all need to understand one thing, end of the day its not the numbers, its the feel. We all know BMW's are great to drive, even the basic 3 series with the entry level engines make you feel good behind the steering wheel whereas a Shelby with 500 HP doesnt/wont give you that feel. Lets wait and see the feedback on driving feel.

stanjohn123 · 27th August 2010, 14:25

Agreed that the Bimmers are a great piece of engineering and very good to drive. But there is a sense of fear always as to when the engine or Transmission will fail and when the Dash board will start glowing with Christmas Lights allover after a spirited run. Its got more computers controlling the drive than a supercomputer.

The Mustangs are pure. No such fancy gimmicks as a Bimmer. They are more reliable. No fear of needing to make friends with your showroom Car advisor/agent Coz your not going to meet him often anyways.You could probably fix your car yourself even if it does breakdown once in a lifetime

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28th March 2010, 22:45	#31
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	See, these results cannot be taken seriously. A jump from 412bhp to 435bhp might look big but its only a 5.2% gain. You dyno test the same car in Bbay and Blore, you will notice close to 7-8% diff in power/torque. Shan2nu
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29th March 2010, 06:25	#32
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 196 Times View My Garage	Just have a question . For the dyno tests , wont they have some form of basic norms with which they dyno test all the vehicles ? Because one testing in 3rd gear and the other testing in 4th gear is bound to produce different results.
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29th March 2010, 21:27	#34
tacho BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 135 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	MotorTrend published their roadtests of the V6 and GT earlier this morning V6: 0 - 60: 5.1 sec 0 - 100: 13.1 sec 1/4 mile: 13.7 sec at 102 mph Skidpad Grip: 0.96g GT: 0 - 60: 4.3 sec 0 - 100: 10.3 sec 1/4 mile: 12.8 sec at 110.8 mph Skidpad grip: 0.94g Those are seriously fast numbers. At base prices of 23k and 30.5k respectively, the 2011 Mustangs sound like the performance bargains of the decade. Last edited by tacho : 29th March 2010 at 21:33.
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29th March 2010, 21:38	#35
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	This is really a car to die for. Tacho, the prices mentioned, are they Indian roads costs?
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30th March 2010, 00:31	#37
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,798 Times View My Garage	Car of the Century This means that the GT is faster than M3 too huh ??? For 40,000 $ full option. and 26 mpg mileage. This has to be the car of the century !!!!
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30th March 2010, 02:01	#39
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Blah Blah Blah. Guys. you guys are ALL wrong. Companies lie about their figures to keep insurance rates down. And everyone in the automotive world does it, and has been doing it since years. Its nothing new.
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30th March 2010, 18:39	#40
bivin BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 982 Thanked: 230 Times	0-60 IN 4.3!!! those are some BAD A** numbers for a muscle car of the price!! or are they downplaying that as well??
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26th August 2010, 01:31	#41
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,798 Times View My Garage	2011 Mustang GT betters/Equals the 2011 BMW M3 Yes guy's, no jokes. The 2011 Mustang GT is a serious Sports car finally. Look at the track results. It betters and stays even very close by a margin to the M3, even with that ancient Rear live axle. 0-100 Kmph Mustang - 4.4/4.3 sec BMW M3 - 4.4 sec 100-0 stop Mustang - 108 Feet BMW M3 - 110 Feet And on the Track the Mustang lost to the M3 by just 1/10th of a second. I think that 1/10th of a second can be fixed from all the savings that you get by not buying an M3 ,just put in a lil more mods. Check out Motor Trends Video at Auto Blog. Video: MT pits Mustang GT 5.0 against BMW M3 — Autoblog Motor Trend Review 2011 BMW M3 Coupe vs. 2011 Ford Mustang GT Comparison - Motor Trend
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27th August 2010, 07:05	#42
VIPER_SRT BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: PA Posts: 439 Thanked: 189 Times View My Garage	The numbers are amazing for Mustangs and Ford did a good job this time shelling off weight and working on the engine for more power and efficiency, much needed for all American cars manufacturers. But we all need to understand one thing, end of the day its not the numbers, its the feel. We all know BMW's are great to drive, even the basic 3 series with the entry level engines make you feel good behind the steering wheel whereas a Shelby with 500 HP doesnt/wont give you that feel. Lets wait and see the feedback on driving feel.
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27th August 2010, 14:25	#43
stanjohn123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TN 75 Posts: 1,345 Thanked: 1,798 Times View My Garage	Agreed that the Bimmers are a great piece of engineering and very good to drive. But there is a sense of fear always as to when the engine or Transmission will fail and when the Dash board will start glowing with Christmas Lights allover after a spirited run. Its got more computers controlling the drive than a supercomputer. The Mustangs are pure. No such fancy gimmicks as a Bimmer. They are more reliable. No fear of needing to make friends with your showroom Car advisor/agent Coz your not going to meet him often anyways.You could probably fix your car yourself even if it does breakdown once in a lifetime.
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