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Car and Driver test the new GT500

Discussion in '2nd Generation Shelby Mustangs' started by KenG., Jun 3, 2005.

  1. Jun 3, 2005 #1
    KenG.

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    475 horsepower
    330 ci displacement
    8.4:1 compression ratio
    eaton R122 roots type supercharger
    10 psi max boost pressure
    450 lb.ft torque
    6000 rpm redline
    16 gallon fuel capacity
    top speed of 160 mph
    0-60 mph in 4 seconds flat
    quarter mile 12.5 seconds @ 116 mph
    mpg - 13 city/ 21 highway
     
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    DeLa1Rob

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    It would be nice if the mileage could be bumped up to avoid the Gas Guzzler Tax. The tax will add about $2600 over the MSRP.

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    I agree, but I like those numbers. Hopefully this will hold true into production.
     
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    it has 450 HP, what do you expect? 20MPG? :blink:
     
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    DeLa1Rob

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    It already gets that. A Cadillac CTS-V, fully equipped, will get over 25 mpg on the road. It also probably weighs 400-500 pounds more than this Mustang. It seems to me, that this car should be getting 15-17 mpg City and 23-25 mpg Highway. That is not much of a bump over the Car and Driver tests.

    The mileage is not a big factor to me as I still have my CSX. I just don't like paying unnecessary taxes.

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