bhd812
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updated with some more pics on request...
Originally Posted by archosman I voted without even looking at the pics. After watching numerous episodes of both shows I would never want to own a Boyd... especially after watching the way he treats his employees. I know it's reality tv, but if you look closely they have a hell of a lot of turnover there... and that pretty much does it for me. |
Originally Posted by BigD I'd take Shelby Mustang Cobra over those two anytime and anywhere. Why? It's an official Shelby Stang where the brand and its name will hold up in value over time. For sure its look is also more integrated due to the inhouse design by Ford. Of course no denying that it's all covered by Ford's warranty too. |
Originally Posted by Tuberoller I get the feeling that the Shelby(is it really a Shelby even?) Mustang is not gonna be as fast as everyone is anticipating. Even if does have 450-475 horsepower,it weighs nearly 3800 pounds. That's a full 400lbs heavier than the last Cobra that had 390 Horsepower. It's gonna take more than big power to overcome that weight. |
Originally Posted by Wodgy I dislike the phony air scoops on the sides of Foose's Mustang. Scoops that don't go anywhere just scream "ricer" to me, like wings on a FWD vehicle. |
Originally Posted by DRSpeed85 I am in total accord with your opinion that the car should be lighter, but isnt it a bit of a tradition for American muscle cars to overcome weight or any such deficiencies with power? I always had an impression that weight is not much a concern there since you have engines with masses of torque and horsepower, thus the sensibility of new hyper power SUVs taking over the place of modern muscle cars. Coming back to the latest Mustang chassis, the original package itself has considerable bulk for what is. It is so big, so heavy and like the Audi TT, it sacrifises aero for style. It was pretty much apparent on the GTR concept of the Mustang. Despite the racer diet, it was still quite heavy. Nothing like a 911 GT3R or a Corvette C6R. My point is that I dont think the Mustang cares of any of that. I think it is the opposite kind of car the Lotus Elise represents. Delicacies such as power to weight ratio, sophisticated software and those absurd paddle shift semi-automatics just wouldnt be right on a Mustang. I dont think having a live axle that comes from the stone age is much of an issue in this car. That is because it has a proper American style V8 with torque to match a Boeing 747. So in this perspective I think the Shelby Mustang is the ultimate of all modern Mustangs. Its just so "Mustang". Thats the charm of it really. As long as it has a manual transmission. I just cant respect people with automatics in their perfectly good sports cars. |
Originally Posted by DRSpeed85 The new CSR isnt that with the Cosworth racing engine. Good to see a 7 fan. |