New 1,100 HP Shelby Mustang runs @ 257 MPH

[David2012]

I want one of these... any body got $200,000 they can let me have.
The car costs $149,995 on top of the $49,995 price of the Shelby GT500 donor car needed to build it.


The 1,100 hp Shelby Mustang
Published March 28, 2012
FoxNews.com

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http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2012/03/28/1100-hp-shelby-mustang/

 

[338Shooter]

$150k only gets you 1100 hp? What a rip off.

 

[XD-9Guy]

Why? Half that will get you a ZR1 & then you have a Corvette instead of a Mustang. Another $100K in mods on a ZR1 would ensure you SMASHED this Stang's performance and you'd have a far better looking car. This must be something for the hardcore Mustang guys.

 

[BadgeBunny]

It's a car ... Point A to Point B ... besides GC would NEVER let me go over the speed limit so what's the point?

(I have a neighbor with a beater mustang sitting in the driveway waiting for restoration to begin. If things go like the Jeep they had it'll be for sale in a few months, but I digress ... She would KILL for that car! To each their own! )

 

[PUMPKIN]

ZR1

corvette's get slapped around daily by alot less...

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BASIC SPECS

Base Price $111,600
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3353
City (MPG) 14
Hwy (MPG) 21
Horsepower 638@6500
Torque (lb-ft) 604@3800
Wheelbase 105.7
Length (in.) 176.2
Width (in.) 75.9
Height (in.) 48.7

 

[XD-9Guy]

That being said, it's a sweet ride & I'd love to drive one - just can't see spending that kinda coin on it.

 

[BadgeBunny]

Besides ...

Do you know how much guns and ammo $110,000 would buy?? Ai yi yi ...

 

[XD-9Guy]

Besides ...

Do you know how much guns and ammo $110,000 would buy?? Ai yi yi ...

Talk like that makes me think a used KIA is the way to go.

 

[doctorjj]

Why? Half that will get you a ZR1 & then you have a Corvette instead of a Mustang. Another $100K in mods on a ZR1 would ensure you SMASHED this Stang's performance and you'd have a far better looking car. This must be something for the hardcore Mustang guys.

ZR1's start at $111,000. I guess math was not your best subject.

 

[tRidiot]

I dunno... The aerodynamics, frame strength, weight ratio and various other factors make me think that car wouldn't be the least bit safe to be driving anywhere near that speed. The whole basic design just isn't built with anything like that in mind.

Just look at the general design features and (functional) styling of other 200+ MPH cars... Bugatti, Ferrari, Lambo, NSX, etc. It's not even close in basic shape and design flow... I've got to think there's a reason those cars are designed the way they are besides.plain ol' aesthetics...