I got time in both Sean. The way it was setup, the road course had nothing but CFTP cars and the drag strip was all base cars. Ford Performance states that the base cars are fastest on the drag track due to less aero drag and the CFTP cars are fastest on the road course due to the increased downforce allowing you higher speeds in the turns.Tim, very cool that you were able to experience it before your car even arrived. Sounds like a real winner and worth the wait. The reviews are very positive especially compared to the new C8. I did find it interesting how the motor trend reviewer claimed there was such a distinct difference between the base 500 and the CFTP cars. Were you able to drive a base 500 in Vegas to see if there was a difference? I could see how one could feel a difference going WOT on a road course but doubt it would feel that much different on the street. Either way congrats on the new ride. 10 sec 1/4 and 130+ trap speed is awesome.
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That’s funny.I hate you Goose, lol
as if I didn’t want one bad enough already you drop this shit on me. And you’ve got one on order too
Oh no worries..... I’m putting you on ignoreThat’s funny.
I’ll post a video when I get it. I suggest you don’t watch.
Thank you sir!Awesome review. The car sounds like it’s amazing. I look forward to hearing more of your impressions after you receive your car.
There is a dial that you can put in “D” and drive like you would with an automatic transmission. The paddles are always “hot” though and you can override the current gear. You can also hit “M” in the middle of the dial to lock out auto shifting requiring paddle shifting to change gears. I found paddle shifting to be fun/engaging. The car shifts hard and the downshift/rev match sounds that come from it are absolutely fantastic!correct me if i'm wrong here but is here a shift lever to shift from? Or is there only a dial to change gear section? If this is true then the only way to manual shift is with the paddles? That would suck if that is true.
As opposed to a mustang being everywhere? LOL, not the same, there are 3x more mustangs, maybe even 4 compared to the vette.I might have to rethink my future fun car purchase to include the GT500... just can’t get over the 4200lbs though. The rumored FPC C8 Z06 will be much lighter and more exotic for not much more money compared to a Track Pack GT500..
But we all know every 65 and up y/o American male is going to buy a base C8 to cruise with... so they will be everywhere.
I might have to rethink my future fun car purchase to include the GT500... just can’t get over the 4200lbs though. The rumored FPC C8 Z06 will be much lighter and more exotic for not much more money compared to a Track Pack GT500..
But we all know every 65 and up y/o American male is going to buy a base C8 to cruise with... so they will be everywhere.
As opposed to a mustang being everywhere? LOL, not the same, there are 3x more mustangs, maybe even 4 compared to the vette.
The c8 being everywhere will stand out tho since its a sporty/hot looking car. While an eco boost mustang is just another mustang.
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i know you cant compare sales numbers to production, but sales only covers what was sold, so the numbers will be higher because its not covering unsold mustangs.
A FPC C8 Z06 will be kissing $150K easily. It'll be a beast of a car, but it certainly won't be in the same ballpark price IMO.I might have to rethink my future fun car purchase to include the GT500... just can’t get over the 4200lbs though. The rumored FPC C8 Z06 will be much lighter and more exotic for not much more money compared to a Track Pack GT500..
But we all know every 65 and up y/o American male is going to buy a base C8 to cruise with... so they will be everywhere.
it may be the same ballpark because of the crazy adm stealerships are wanting for a gt500. 130k for a gt500A FPC C8 Z06 will be kissing $150K easily. It'll be a beast of a car, but it certainly won't be in the same ballpark price IMO.