RE: Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible set for Detroit
Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Not a soft-top GT500A convertible version of the oh-my-word-that's powerful 650hp Shelby GT500 Mustang is set to be unveiled at the Detroit motor show next week.
Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible set for Detroit
Soft-top version of 200mph super-Mustang on the way
Not a soft-top GT500
The drop-top version of the outrageous coupe (which was unveiled at last year's LA show) is hardly a huge surprise, however - GM arch-rival, the Camaro ZL1, has been publicly earmarked for a convertible version from day one.
As for the finer details, you'll have to wait until the official unveiling, but we do know that the same 5.8-litre supercharged V8 will be providing the same 650hp and 600lb ft of torque. Though we doubt that you'll get the same 200mph top end with a canvas roof - so expect to see Ford bring some sort of electronic speed limiter into play.
Discussion
Happily live without the soft top - but a long time ago I used to get to drive a lot of the V8s from GM and Ford and I still would love a Mustang (much more than a 'vette or Camaro) so I have to say this is a big lust car for me!! Which I guess shows the power of the heart cos in a real world way this makes no sense at all if I use my head...
I searched the internet to find out if the Mustang still had a live rear axle (it does) and came across this:
[Mustang GT's] live axle deals with pitching and pocked pavement with much of the sure-footed poise of an independent setup. [The Camaro's] rear end discombobulates and dances while accelerating over rough pavement. [Dodge Challenger] sways, it bobs, and it squats back and squirms at full throttle like a fat man settling onto a cold toilet seat. --- Car and Driver
[Mustang GT's] live axle deals with pitching and pocked pavement with much of the sure-footed poise of an independent setup. [The Camaro's] rear end discombobulates and dances while accelerating over rough pavement. [Dodge Challenger] sways, it bobs, and it squats back and squirms at full throttle like a fat man settling onto a cold toilet seat. --- Car and Driver
Stu R said:
Can see the appeal of a soft top version for a more laid back facial rearrangement, but I'd have a hell of a hard time ticking that box when the tin top's available.
Such a close call between this and the ZL1 too. America's knocking some stunners out of late.
Drive a convertible with a lightly-silenced V8 through a tunnel and then tell me you'd still prefer a tin-top Such a close call between this and the ZL1 too. America's knocking some stunners out of late.
GW65 said:
Stu R said:
Can see the appeal of a soft top version for a more laid back facial rearrangement, but I'd have a hell of a hard time ticking that box when the tin top's available.
Such a close call between this and the ZL1 too. America's knocking some stunners out of late.
Drive a convertible with a lightly-silenced V8 through a tunnel and then tell me you'd still prefer a tin-top Such a close call between this and the ZL1 too. America's knocking some stunners out of late.
^^^^ Nah, no bad day, on hols actually The yank formula has worn off as any kind of treat. Where is the AWD Turbo monster from Ford? Guess what, it's a bespoke rally car, not available to the citizen customer. However this kind of outdated (by a century) abhorrence is on the showroom floor. Why? What purpose does it serve apart from allowing the penis-challenged a chance to accellerate in a stright line?
None.
Move on, nothing to see here.....
The yank formula has worn off as any kind of treat. Where is the AWD Turbo monster from Ford? Guess what, it's a bespoke rally car, not available to the citizen customer. However this kind of outdated (by a century) abhorrence is on the showroom floor. Why? What purpose does it serve apart from allowing the penis-challenged a chance to accellerate in a stright line?None.
Move on, nothing to see here.....
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