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Anyone know what the true HP will be close to? The dealer I am buying it from doesn't have any info on it still. Over 450? As in 499? 451?

 

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I'm going to guess that they (FORD/SVT) will make us wait until they release the final production version of the car. I think it's set to be shown at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show at Cobo hall according to my Ford dealer.

 

Then & only them will we really know what we are getting.... Is it a glorified Mustang GT with Bad color combinations & dull looking stripes with a 450+ H.P. motor & fake "non-functional" vents in the hood, along with no Shelby lettering across the back, and last but not least, lets not forget all the Ford dealers adding additional mark-ups?.... Only time will tell if the Hype continues to live or not.

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My guess is that they are still using hand made prototype parts and will not be able to get official dyno numbers until the final cast production parts start rolling in.

 

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I have heard that they have been assembling this engine (for months now on a "niche" line) in anticipation of full production. I cannot remember the rate per week. 12 a day (initially)? They know what it will produce. 475? 500? you might not feel the difference. Anyway, a nice exhaust will be able to pull a few extra horses out...

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I have heard that they have been assembling this engine (for months now on a "niche" line) in anticipation of full production.  I cannot remember the rate per week.  12 a day (initially)?  They know what it will produce.  475?  500?  you might not feel the difference.  Anyway, a nice exhaust will be able to pull a few extra horses out...

 

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Found a link w/ some audio of the 450 + hp engine. Scroll down to the very bottom of the page...

 

http://www.stangbangers.com/2006.htm

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Is the engine going to be SVT specific like on previous Cobras, or is it going to be the stock GT Engine w/ bolt-ons like the Roush, Saleen and Steeda?

 

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SVT specs. According to Motor Trend it will be an evolution of the DOHC 4.6 not the GTs aluminum block. 2nd paragraph down:

 

http://motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_...lby/index1.html

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Dave must have been a very bored man today!!

 

The poor guy just needs to get his GT500. I feel for him. Dave we are all pulling for you. The Shelby gods are going to answer your prayers reall soon!

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