Ford Unveils The 2013 GT500 - 5.8L and 650HP

[2011SVT]

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-official-photos-and-info-news

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1111_2013_ford_shelby_gt500_and_2013_mustang_lineup/

 

Meanwhile, the ZL1 development team contemplates their next move:

 

[RyM3rC]

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[ForeverMaker]

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2013-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-official-photos-and-info-news

[2011SVT]

Fixed and link added.

[TTQ B4U]

Bad Ass. However, a 5.0l is more than enough for me and likely a better bang for the buck. We can easily add horsey power if needed as proven over and over by folks here.

[mustang302]

ahhh, so much want!

[Got-Boost?]

http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-shelby-gt500-2013.html

 

With Ford now locked in a duel of the ages with Chevrolet as the Mustang and Camaro square off on the street, track and showrooms, Ford has a new answer to Chevy’s range-topping ZL1 Camaro – and it is the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500.

 

 

While GM selected a 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V8 for their their ZL1, good for 550 horsepower and torque, Ford has now answered with an all-new supercharged 5.8-liter V8 – cranking out a downright supercar-like 650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production V8 in the world.

 

Shifting is handled exclusively by a six-speed manual transmission, which also features increased torque and rpm capacity thanks to its dual-clutch design.

 

To achieve such impressive power Ford ditched the 5.4-liter V8 that has powered the range-topping Mustang for years, starting anew with an all-aluminum 5.8-liter V8. The SVT folk then added a new TVS series 2300 (2.3-liter) supercharger and a significantly upgraded cooling system that features a larger cooling fan, fan shroud with high-speed pressure-relief doors, an updated and more efficient air cooler, a higher-flow intercooler pump and a 36 percent bump to the intercooler heat exchanger’s capacity.

 

Packing all of that power into the Shelby’s updated body also results in a top speed that eclipses the 200 mile per hour barrier, although Ford hasn’t specified exactly where this snake stops. While we are sure the massive power boost played a big role in that new top speed, Ford says there has also been considerable aero work done to this new Pony.

 

How much work? For one, Ford says the front fascia and splitter modifications allow for 33 percent more effective aero at 160mph compared to the outgoing model, and continue on to allow for the extreme aero loads experienced above 200mph.

 

New for 2013

The latest GT500 is full of new technology throughout, so much so in fact it might be a good idea to list out at least the bulk of changes in one place: new 5.8-liter aluminum-block engine, new 2.3-liter supercharger, six-piston Brembo front calipers, new and larger front and rear brake rotors, new brake pads, new downforce-generating front grilles, new and more aggressive front splitter, new quad exhaust system, (two) new forged-aluminum wheel designs, defeatable launch control system, new (optional) Performance Package featuring new SVT-designed Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers and Torsen limited-slip differential, with the additional Track Package adding an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler.

 

Other changes includes revised gearing in order to help better distribute the uprated power to the ground. Ford’s SVT engineers said they tested out more than 35 gearing combinations before finally settling on what you get with the purchase of the fastest Mustang ever, with a final driver ratio of 3.31:1.

 

How does the GT500 manage its traction problem?

Of course, when dealing with 650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque, traction management becomes a serious concern, to which Ford answered with more than just new gearing. A new, defeatable launch control system has been developed that allows drivers unprecedented levels of control, allowing for specific rpm launch points to be chosen based on elevation, tire and street temperature and other variables. This system is fully unique to the SVT lineup in that it is incorporated into both the engine control and traction control systems.

 

There is also a Torsen limited-slip differential that comes with the optional Performance Package, something Ford says helps even further to deliver maximum power output to the ground. Rounding out the driving dynamic upgrades are tweaks to the AdvanceTrac system, which now features appropriately adjusted steering assist levels based on the changes to the car.

 

“We took a completely different approach with this car so drivers can choose their settings instead of a computer making the selection,” Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief engineer, said. “Nearly every system the driver interacts with can be tailored to his or her situation including the Bilstein electronic adjustable suspension, launch control, AdvanceTrac and steering assist levels.”

 

Of course, with all this power comes the need to slow this 3,850lb beast to a stop, to which Ford, Shelby and SVT answered with a new Brembo brake system that utilizes new six-piston calipers in the front, along with larger front and rear rotors. Ford says it also developed new brake pads which are even more performance-oriented, intended to performance better under high-speed heavy deceleration.

 

Also part of the stopping equation are wheels and tires, to which the 2013 Shelby GT500 offers two new sets of forged-aluminum wheels including a unique wheel for cars with the optional packages. The 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are coupled with Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires on all vehicle configurations.

 

The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 will be built at AutoAlliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, and begin arriving at dealers in early 2012.

http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/2011/11/14/ford-unleashes-650-horsepower-2013-shelby-gt500

 

Mustang GT 420HP- http://www.leftlanenews.com/fords-mustang-gt-convertible-2013.html

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/03-2013-ford-mustang.jpg

 

BOSS

http://www.diigo.com/item/t/3325032_95592417_5289720

 

GT500 5.8L 650HP....200MPH!!!

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/11/05-2013-ford-shelby-gt500.jpg

[iwashmycar]

Way to put the man pants on.

[Got-Boost?]

Thank you for that, retarded moment..

[pontiacfreak142]

The new Shelby looks amazing, but not liking the front end of the new 6 and gt. Performance wise, the Shelby is going to be a beast at the drag strip. On the other hand, yea they made some handling improvements, but Ill bet the ZL1 kicks the shit out of it on a road coarse.

[pontiacfreak142]

The new Shelby looks amazing, but not liking the front end of the new 6 and gt. Performance wise, the Shelby is going to be a beast at the drag strip. On the other hand, yea they made some handling improvements, but Ill bet the ZL1 kicks the shit out of it on a road coarse.

[Dr. Pomade]

Curb weight?

[kirks5oh]

wow, i might actually have a reason to buy another mustang.

[Mowgli1647545497]

... but Ill bet the ZL1 kicks the shit out of it on a road coarse.

 

I bet not.

[Got-Boost?]

but Ill bet the ZL1 kicks the shit out of it on a road coarse.

 

LOL...not likely!

 

Curb weight?

 

A portly 3,850 is what they claim......still better than the ZL1's 4,120

 

wow, i might actually have a reason to buy another mustang.

 

That's what I'm thinking unless the Gen-IV Viper becomes a steal when the new 700HP Gen-V is released...

[jeffro]

Curb weight?

 

As much as a Mac truck.

[Trouble Maker]

Curb weight?

 

7,000 pounds of sweet Johnny Bravo loving' automobile. You should buy this and mod it... Just a little.:megusta:

 

Probably too much. Looks like the current GT500 is right around 3800 pounds

[Dr. Pomade]

A portly 3,850 is what they claim......still better than the ZL1's 4,120

 

Piggy piggy - that's a lot of weight to move around.

 

As much as a Mac truck.

 

Kind of what I was thinking.

 

7,000 pounds of sweet Johnny Bravo loving' automobile. You should buy this and mod it... Just a little.:megusta:

 

Probably too much. Looks like the current GT500 is right around 3800 pounds

 

Not sure I can ever go back to a Mustang. We had a good run, but I think it's over for good.

 

:fa:

[AWW$HEEET]

why do they feel the need to produce a sports car that weighs 2 tons?

 

i hope they buck the trend with the C7 vette and deliver a boot to the face deathblow to ford.

[SpaceGhost]

I thnks it's for crash standards and safety.

[LPFSTheFett]

why do they feel the need to produce a sports car that weighs 2 tons?

 

i hope they buck the trend with the C7 vette and deliver a boot to the face deathblow to ford.

 

At some point, Chevy and Dodge are going to need to get with the program and make their car's AWD. For a countless number of years they were hands down the fastest and nothing could compete but going forward in a RWD platform that's going to stop.

 

Look at the new Porsche, GT-R, Lambo's, etc... All running sub 11 second 1/4 mile times stock with anybody driving. (11.2 for the gallardo) Even if the Vette and Viper both come out with 700-750hp, they wont be competitive in the 1/4 mile and becoming increasing more difficult to be competitive on a road course. It's just too damn difficult to plant that much power on 2 wheels. A good example is comparing the ZR1 vs the Z06. 130hp for what .2 tenths of a second and slighly faster lap times.

 

Add to that, your looking at 1-3 years before either the new Vette or Viper are even on the streets, all their competitors will have added another 50hp and suspension tweaks to their already proven platforms. Just seems like they aren't keeping up with market trends. Just my opionion.

[AWW$HEEET]

at this point the vette in 2013/14 will need to be making 7-800 to be attractive. as far as the platform, awd vs rwd. i think it will be interesting to see if they stray from their roots, as a rwd, front engine V8.

[pontiacfreak142]

I bet not.

Well seeing as the ZL1 is getting all of the ZR1's handling goodies, ill bet it does

[Jizzle Juice]

Well seeing as the ZL1 is getting all of the ZR1's handling goodies, ill bet it does

 

This

[Dr. Pomade]

At some point, Chevy and Dodge are going to need to get with the program and make their car's AWD. For a countless number of years they were hands down the fastest and nothing could compete but going forward in a RWD platform that's going to stop.

 

Look at the new Porsche, GT-R, Lambo's, etc... All running sub 11 second 1/4 mile times stock with anybody driving. (11.2 for the gallardo) Even if the Vette and Viper both come out with 700-750hp, they wont be competitive in the 1/4 mile and becoming increasing more difficult to be competitive on a road course. It's just too damn difficult to plant that much power on 2 wheels. A good example is comparing the ZR1 vs the Z06. 130hp for what .2 tenths of a second and slighly faster lap times.

 

Add to that, your looking at 1-3 years before either the new Vette or Viper are even on the streets, all their competitors will have added another 50hp and suspension tweaks to their already proven platforms. Just seems like they aren't keeping up with market trends. Just my opionion.

 

Perhaps a silly question, but do you think Chevy and Dodge aren't going the AWD route as a means of keeping costs contained? I just wonder how much more it costs to covert something to an AWD platform. I'd go bonkers for, say, an AWD ZR1, but how much more would that cost to make, etc?