2013 Shelby GT 500 to have 600+ hp 5.8 V8

[MRaburn]

<p>Details surrounding the 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 have surfaced as part of a new labor agreement between Ford & the UAW, foreshadowing what should lead to a modular rendition of the 351ci / 5.8l Romeo-built power plant, slated to land in the 2013 Shelby GT500. Sources say this engine should easily pump out over 600hp, [...]</p><p>Read more of <a href="http://www.stangnet.com/2011/10/05/2013-shelby-gt-500-to-have-600-hp-5-8-v8/">2013 Shelby GT 500 to have 600+ hp 5.8 V8</a> at <a href="http://www.stangnet.com">StangNet</a>!</p>

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[LastCallRacing]

Amazing... Hopefully these things don't get any heavier.

 

[YELLOW42RCODE]

Should still be lighter than the Camaro and Challenger.

 

[09secondGT]

is the 5.8 based off the 5.4 thats stroked? or a new engine like the 5.0 coyote?

 

[sixt9coug]

Am I the only one that thinks "what's the point"? It can't put the power down now.

 

[FastDriver]

Yes. 600hp is F-ing cool. I can't help but wonder when the government is going to step in and start regulating power ratings from the factory. I don't think a dumbass with $60k should be driving around with 600.

Chris

 

[Maxpowers]

Regulations are already coming ny friend. You will be taxed based on how much more pollution your car makes than factory. Will be a yearly tax.

 

[Noobz347]

Regulations are already coming ny friend. You will be taxed based on how much more pollution your car makes than factory. Will be a yearly tax.

Huh?


There have been emissions regulations since before I was born. The current topic is about whether the government will come up with a way to regulate the power output of privately owned vehicle. 600 HP doesn't mean you're creating more emissions than the next guy. Hell, there's a Toyota in my neighborhood with a *cough* tune and a fart can that puts out WAY more emissions than a factory 600 HP Mustang will.

 

[WIGT]

I doubt the gov will step in to limit HP. Although they were about to implement a limit on motorcycle top speed but the manufactures did it on there own, I believe the self imposed limit was set to 186.

I'll be ordering the 2013 as soon as I can.