New Motor Trend numbers on 05 GT

[ga01blkgt]

This thing is not too far off the numbers on a new M3:
GT:300HP
0-60 in 5.1 and 1/4 in 13.5 at 103.6
M3:333HP
0-60 in 4.8 and 1/4 in 13.3 at 106-107

Either this thing is underrated and/or the power is finally making it to the ground on this thing. Damn panhard rod is being stock was a bit of a stroke of genius on Ford's part huh?
I still can't do a regular GT again since this is my third and I had to spend too much money for additional gains in handling and power so the Cobra is the next option BUT this thing sure is making the Mustang finally a performance force to be reckoned with....Now if they can get this pig on a diet and put a bigger tire and wheel than the bicyle tires that are on it and lower the thing about 1.5 inches and.......(that's why I can't do a regular GT again )

 

[Motorhead6T5]

Just wait till the limitations from the computer are pulled,they will be runnin high 12's low 13's all day!!! WOOOO HOOOO

 

[JonJon]

i agree that the mustang is pretty quick now
but it shoulda beeen last generation's engine to compete with that gen of F-bods of course only the Mustang is left now but last gen of F-bods are still faster

and i also agree, my next stang won't be a GT, Cobra or Mach or whatever is better.

 

[Wsmatau]

Either this thing is underrated and/or the power is finally making it to the ground on this thing.

Stteda has had them up on their dyno and told me they average 275-285 rear wheel HP in stock form. So, yes they are definitely underrated!

 

[Emil]

Those are real good numbers from an inexpensive good ole American car . Glad I bought my Cobra already because I really would have been tempted to go with the GT !

 

[rhoover2]

I have put mine on steroids by putting the SCT tune on it and what a difference. This is just with the exhaust mod so far. My car has not been on the dyno yet but I will be willing to guess that I now have at least 30 more horses. Can't wait for the cold air kit to see what I can pull. I have my eye on the 400 mark without the Kenne Bell. I don't know if I will make it but it sure is fun trying.

 

[69stanger]

This thing is not too far off the numbers on a new M3:
GT:300HP
0-60 in 5.1 and 1/4 in 13.5 at 103.6
M3:333HP
0-60 in 4.8 and 1/4 in 13.3 at 106-107

Either this thing is underrated and/or the power is finally making it to the ground on this thing. Damn panhard rod is being stock was a bit of a stroke of genius on Ford's part huh?
I still can't do a regular GT again since this is my third and I had to spend too much money for additional gains in handling and power so the Cobra is the next option BUT this thing sure is making the Mustang finally a performance force to be reckoned with....Now if they can get this pig on a diet and put a bigger tire and wheel than the bicyle tires that are on it and lower the thing about 1.5 inches and.......(that's why I can't do a regular GT again )

the current E46 M3 has been taken as low as 12.7 in 1/4 mile bone stock. I doubt a stock mustang gt will ever get that close.

however, ford has done a great job giving the mustang more grunt, it isnt in M3 territory yet but thats what the Cobra is for anyways.

 

[zenboy99]

the current E46 M3 has been taken as low as 12.7 in 1/4 mile bone stock. I doubt a stock mustang gt will ever get that close.

12.7 bone stock? Where have you seen that? My roomate has an M3, no one in his BMW club of ~21 memebers can break 13.48 stock.

http://www.bmwmadison.com

 

[ga01blkgt]

True. I have NEVER seen a stock M3 run lower than a 13.3 in ANY magazine and NEVER lower than 13.5 at the track.(Commerce here in Georgia is a good .2 to .3 worse than Silver Dollar)
A 12.7 M3 would equal a new C6 with 67 more horses and 300lbs less weight.

 

[ga01blkgt]

BTW Steeda already is claiming 350hp at the crank with bolton performance mods (headers, coldair, exhaust,etc) and a tune. Your 400hp at the crank with some form of heads and intake and/or cam would be very feasible......

 

[XJeep]

I have put mine on steroids by putting the SCT tune on it and what a difference. This is just with the exhaust mod so far. My car has not been on the dyno yet but I will be willing to guess that I now have at least 30 more horses. Can't wait for the cold air kit to see what I can pull. I have my eye on the 400 mark without the Kenne Bell. I don't know if I will make it but it sure is fun trying.

Good boy...