gearhead09 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Just found this on you tube only thing that I don't like is how blurry it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 A Terminator with a pulley will run nose to nose with that car and cost you about $45,000.00 less. Really hope these cars can do far better than that in the hands of a good pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead09 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well that is the point I posted it because magazine drivers are quite average is the point. Also it sounded like it bogged off the line. So Since this is the first video, im not complaining the first videos of the ZL1 were horrific 1/4 mile times... so im not complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead09 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 A Terminator with a pulley will run nose to nose with that car and cost you about $45,000.00 less. Really hope these cars can do far better than that in the hands of a good pilot. Also if someone wanted a terminator someone could have around 3 for the price of 1 2013 gt500.... So I feel as if its not all about going fast but having a warranty also just my 2 cents. Anyways not too shabby in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 A Terminator with a pulley will run nose to nose with that car and cost you about $45,000.00 less. Really hope these cars can do far better than that in the hands of a good pilot. So what? So will a fox body for less than $10k total. A terminator is a pile of crap compared to a GT500. A GT500 is faster than some $300k Ferraris. Do you think the Ferrari owners care? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthracer777 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey, I just heard that Evan Smith is driving the car and someone shouted, "11.3s", or something like that. So, the car is really capable with the right pilot. If a mag journalist can get high 11s with the car on street tires, then you know the car has much more potential in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hey, I just heard that Evan Smith is driving the car and someone shouted, "11.3s", or something like that. So, the car is really capable with the right pilot. If a mag journalist can get high 11s with the car on street tires, then you know the car has much more potential in good hands. Evan Smith could get my 38" cut Sears Riding Lawnmore into the 13's without too much trouble. That man can drive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/2013-shelby-gt500-413/850528-2012-gt500s-testing-road-atlanta-commerce-14.html check that for video and pics. we also two members on site watching the runs...here are the cliff notes most cars were using launch control the whole time, being driven by media and few runs by the man himself evan smith the cars were bone stock down to tire and actually had roll cages in them, which added weight the cars were being hot lapped, more than 30 runs and consistently running 11.8 @ 121-123 once again on stock tires! DA was 2K, 60ft times were all 2.0 cars were just getting into third gear as they reached the end quite frankly without any heat soak, good cool conditions and a good 60ft time these cars can run 11.5 @ 125 on stock tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiefox Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Mother of GOD! Listen to those things!! That may be the best sounding factory exhaust yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan4169 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 SICK !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agas Ride Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 A Terminator with a pulley will run nose to nose with that car and cost you about $45,000.00 less. Really hope these cars can do far better than that in the hands of a good pilot. A Guy that always thinks cheap is good.. As Chris posted SO WHAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Beyond Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Great times considering the heak soak and unfavorible condtiions. Expect better times to come. The almighty zl1 doesn't really stand a chance in a head to head matchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 A Guy that always thinks cheap is good.. As Chris posted SO WHAT! That was a comparrison fool. Nowhere in my post did I say cheaper was better. learn how to read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtbird91 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 That day Evan Smith ran 11.81 @124.8 mph with 2.0+ 60ft in a very hot day in less than perfect conditions . This after the car had been hot-lapped with over 34 passes plus burn-outs on it back to back all day. That MPH is incredible for a showroom stock car on stock rubber in these conditions. This shows not only how fast this car really is but also how good the improved cooling system is in the 2013 GT500 over it's predecessors. To compare this car to a Terminator with a pulley is laughable in every respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obiefox Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 That day Evan Smith ran 11.81 @124.8 mph with 2.0+ 60ft in a very hot day in less than perfect conditions . This after the car had been hot-lapped with over 34 passes plus burn-outs on it back to back all day. That MPH is incredible for a showroom stock car on stock rubber in these conditions. This shows not only how fast this car really is but also how good the improved cooling system is in the 2013 GT500 over it's predecessors. To compare this car to a Terminator with a pulley is laughable in every respect. Can I get an AMEN! Oh, and a 124.8 mph trap speed could put these cars close 10s with slicks and a good 60'........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 124.8 trap puts it in line with a pullied 11/12, big deal. This car needs to post MPH in the 128 range to justify its cost. It is very easy to forget that we are talking about a car that begins life as a rent a car unit in the 20 thousand dollar range and is jacked to 60 large or more with GT500 trim level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASO544 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Let me guess.....speedy owns an 11 or 12 GT500!!!! There is a lot of car there for the overall 5k increase. Sounds like possible buyers remorse to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Let me guess.....speedy owns an 11 or 12 GT500!!!! There is a lot of car there for the overall 5k increase. Sounds like possible buyers remorse to me. Sorry, you guessed wrong. Had an '08, will soon be looking for an 11/12. The '13s do have a very nice package of upgrades for the additional 5 grand asking price. Hope you enjoy the '13 that you have on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASO544 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Well darn!!!! There goes my junior G-Man badge!!! Loved my 11 but some damn nice improvements on the 13. I also think the numbers being posted will get better under better conditions. Guess we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 motor trend pulled a 11.6 @126....high res videos are now available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 motor trend pulled a 11.6 @126....high res videos are now available 126 is very respectalble. MPH is what you want to look at here. ET is far to dependent on the 60 ft.split. A 126 MPH trap at this point will likely be bettered by 2 or 3 MPH as more stock stats are recorded. A car with a 128/129 trap is capable of awesome, scary, street performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffInDFW Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I've always told people, "I can buy a dishwasher, and for $10,000 build it to kick your cars ass. But, in the end, I am driving a fast DISHWASHER.". Forever, I was the guy who loved to buy old cheap cars and blow away the expensive stuff. There is STILL something awesome about that! BUT.....I also appreciate the design in a Ferrari. I appreciate the overall performance package of my Viper. The Z06 has a magic all ITS own. Go drive these different cars, and you will find things that surprise you, both good and bad. So, what I'm saying is, the 2013 GT500 is not just a different blower. Ford has worked its ass off to go over every inch of the car and has made an insane number of changes. Is it worth the extra money it will cost over a used 2011 or 2012? Don't know. I havn't driven them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I've always told people, "I can buy a dishwasher, and for $10,000 build it to kick your cars ass. But, in the end, I am driving a fast DISHWASHER.". Forever, I was the guy who loved to buy old cheap cars and blow away the expensive stuff. There is STILL something awesome about that! BUT.....I also appreciate the design in a Ferrari. I appreciate the overall performance package of my Viper. The Z06 has a magic all ITS own. Go drive these different cars, and you will find things that surprise you, both good and bad. So, what I'm saying is, the 2013 GT500 is not just a different blower. Ford has worked its ass off to go over every inch of the car and has made an insane number of changes. Is it worth the extra money it will cost over a used 2011 or 2012? Don't know. I havn't driven them yet. Hopefully they were able to address the transmission grind on a hard 1-2 shift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The car sounds great stock from the factory..about time the earlier ones were to darn quiet stock IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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