ManyMustangs Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Can somebody give a firm figure on the weight difference between the 2007 GT500 and the 2007 Shelby GT? In most of the posts I read on this forum and mustangsunleashed.com forums, everybody keeps referring to the Shelby GT as "300-400 pounds lighter than the GT500." But, according to most other sources I've read (including an less-than-flattering article on the GT500 in the Automotive section of last Wednesday's L.A. Times), the GT500 is a good 500-525 pounds heavier than the standard Mustang GT, not just 300/400 pounds. Since I can't see any reason that the Shelby GT would weight appreciably more than a standard GT, isn't it safe to say that the Shelby GT is a good 500 pounds lighter than the GT500? Personally I can't see why any Mustang, even the bare-bones 4.6 GT, has to be so heavy - pony cars should be closer to the 3100 pound range than the 3500 pound range. But that's another thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I agree, according to the spec sheets the wieght difference between the standard GT and the GT500 is 564 pounds. Expect the Shelby GT to be a little heavier with 18" wheels, front fascia, scoops, suspension components and cross brace. One estimate I found was 3450 pounds. Anybody from SAI care to coment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I agree, according to the spec sheets the wieght difference between the standard GT and the GT500 is 564 pounds. Expect the Shelby GT to be a little heavier with 18" wheels, front fascia, scoops, suspension components and cross brace. One estimate I found was 3450 pounds. Anybody from SAI care to coment? we agree with the wheels, but the fascia and the suspension is really a wash, as we remove and replace these A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyburd33 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 That's great...i can't wait to get a SC on mine and race my dad's GT500.that weight will make a good difference for me B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 we agree with the wheels, but the fascia and the suspension is really a wash, as we remove and replace these A Amy, Can you tell us the weight? Wasn't it required for testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted January 1, 2007 Report Share Posted January 1, 2007 Amy, Can you tell us the weight? Wasn't it required for testing. yes, but I am not in vegas, so I dont have access, I will get it this week though A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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