MM&FF tests the 2011 GT500

[satx]

'09 and earlier - 3,920lbs w/ shaker 1000(damn near all of them came with it)
3,850lbs without
'10 - 3,940lbs w/ shaker 1000(same, good luck finding one without it)
3,870lbs without
'11 SVTPP - 3,750lbs

odds are that you bought the car off the lot with the 1000, or you ordered it without. if you have it, that's a 200lb weight difference. and off the nose.

you can cut this a number of ways, but the fact is that the '11s have 10 more HP stock, have 100 to 200lbs less weight, off the nose, and have much better tires. same driver, same conditions, the 2011 SVTPP will be consistently faster, it's not debatable.

...do the same to a 2011 and it's still 100 to 200lbs lighter:shrug:

you forgot that they have the better intercooler as well which means on the street they will have a lot less heat soak.

 

[me32]

i forgot what company tested the new 2011 GT500 SVTPP, but all stock they did 11.8 at 121mph

 

[R1Lello]

i forgot what company tested the new 2011 GT500 SVTPP, but all stock they did 11.8 at 121mph

I believe that was with DR's or slicks......can't compare that

 

[aso544]

All TRUE across the board . Don't worry 2010 and earlier owners as us 2011 guys will be singing the blues when the improved and faster 2012s come out. Just the way of the world when dealing with cars!!!

 

[SVTStrikesBack]

You guys crack me up with this splitting hairs nonsense.

 

[Seahorse]

All TRUE across the board . Don't worry 2010 and earlier owners as us 2011 guys will be singing the blues when the improved and faster 2012s come out. Just the way of the world when dealing with cars!!!

Is there even going to be a 2012?! :shrug:

 

[Red Turtle]

"most likely" means you don't know right........as I don't....and same mag, probably same track too. MM&FF always beat the crap of the cars to print the best times.....and we all know Evan can plug gears.........he's been doing it for years.:beer:

My point was that you are comparing the best possible run in an 07' at perfect track, to a hot summer day at a different track with the 11'.

 

[Kewlv8]

Is there even going to be a 2012?! :shrug:

Likely there will be a '12+, and it will be mine. Did Ford forge the 5.0 in the Boss so that it could handle the amazing 440 crank HP? ;-)

 

[rw95gt]

Its all about the driver and track conditions. In excellent weather and a good driver the 11 gt500 with pp is capible of mid 11s at 118 to 120. This is just my opinion and what I will be trying to do this fall. You can't expect to run the best your first time out in crappy weather. Sounds like the testing they did was in crappy conditions and with little seat time in the car.

 

[rw95gt]

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 - Muscle Mustang & Fast Fords

They did it in a 2010 with et streets and with 100lbs more on the front of the car then the 11 gt500. The factory rubber on the 2011 PP is pretty good.

 

[02GTKB]

Is there even going to be a 2012?! :shrug:

I still have been wondering myself if there will be a 2012...The only thing i heard was Carrol Shelby wants out of the car selling business since there is not enough money in it, he rather sell parts :shrug:...sorry for going off topic :bash:

 

[Captain Beyond]

Guys, I didn't mean to stir up a 2010 vs. 2011 debate. :shrug:
But, the truth is the 2011 is 100 lbs. lighter, has 3:73s and has 10 more hp. Evan Smith even said that under equal conditions, it would be 2-3 10ths quicker in the 1/4 mile.
Keep in mind when MM&FF first tested the 2010 (July 2009) their best time was a disappointing 12.67 @115 mph in unfavorable conditions. :read:
It wasn't till the second time they tested (Oct. 2009) that they ran a 12.95 @ 120 at a better track and conditions.
I think it's safe to say that the next time they test the 2011, they will get better times. :burnout:

 

[Yellow Horse]

Now imagine that weight reduction - with 100lbs less! :lol:






Boner :burnout:

Only takes 10 crank HP to make up 100 pounds, not even one pound of boost. I'm glad I bought the 2010.

 

[10random]

Guys, I didn't mean to stir up a 2010 vs. 2011 debate. :shrug:
But, the truth is the 2011 is 100 lbs. lighter, has 3:73s and has 10 more hp. Evan Smith even said that under equal conditions, it would be 2-3 10ths quicker in the 1/4 mile.
Keep in mind when MM&FF first tested the 2010 (July 2009) their best time was a disappointing 12.67 @115 mph in unfavorable conditions. :read:
It wasn't till the second time they tested (Oct. 2009) that they ran a 12.95 @ 120 at a better track and conditions.
I think it's safe to say that the next time they test the 2011, they will get better times. :burnout:

FYI, 3.73s are negated by the 1" taller wheel and tire.

 

[aso544]

Good grief.....the 2011 is a superior car. Very simple that it weighs less, has better tires, and 10 additional horsepower. Add the PP and you also have a much better suspension setup as well. While the difference isn't huge, anyone who thinks under the same conditions and drivers that the 2011 isn't slightly faster is dealing with buyers remorse or are delusional. I will easily say the difference between the two would be won by the better driver on a strip.