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Guesses on performance numbers by trim
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<blockquote data-quote="Tob" data-source="post: 16256319" data-attributes="member: 83412"><p>Ford gets an F- in this regard. Absolutely terrible job breaking down content.</p><p></p><p>Sifting through various media you pick up some data but even that from Ford gives me little confidence as they have made numerous errors to date.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://social.ford.com/en_US/story/vehicle-type/performance/the-2020-shelby-gt500-is-the-most-powerful-street-legal-ford-car-ever-built.html" target="_blank">The 2020 Shelby® GT500® is the Most Powerful Street-Legal Ford Car Ever Built</a></p><p></p><p>So:</p><p></p><p><strong>Handling Package</strong> - adjustable strut top mounts, spoiler, Gurney flap</p><p></p><p><strong>CF TP</strong> - CF wheels (.5 wider than all other GT500's rear wheels), custom Cup2's, GT4 wing, splitter wickers</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2020gt500.ford.com/Y2019/Details/2018/chassis/default.aspx" target="_blank">2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 - The most track-precise production Mustang ever</a></p><p></p><p>Further clarifies that both the HP and the CF TP cars get camber plates.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2020gt500.ford.com/Y2019/Details/2018/chassis/default.aspx" target="_blank">2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 - The most track-precise production Mustang ever</a></p><p></p><p>So:</p><p></p><p>"Standard" GT500 wheel - 20x11 flow formed aluminum and uses 4S </p><p>Carbon Fiber wheel (CF TP) - rear wheel is 20x11.5 and uses Cup2's</p><p></p><p>Lack of clarity on Handling Package cars as to what they will use. We know it doesn't get the CF wheels.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://2020gt500.ford.com/Y2019/Details/2018/chassis/default.aspx" target="_blank">2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 - The most track-precise production Mustang ever</a></p><p></p><p>The above implies 2 Michelin tire types:</p><p></p><p>4S - on the "Base" GT500</p><p>Cup2's - on the CF TP</p><p></p><p>Ambiguity as to what the Handling Package cars will get.</p><p></p><p>I've stated that I saw mention that Handling Package cars will also get a Cup2 tire. To wit:</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a12772483/2019-shelby-gt500-release-date-info-news/" target="_blank">2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 News, Rumors - New Mustang Shelby GT500 Details</a></p><p></p><p>So:</p><p></p><p>Base - 4S</p><p>Handling Package - Cup2</p><p>CF TP - we already know it is definitely getting a Cup2 tire</p><p></p><p>From the above link there was also this blurb..."According to Owens, both models will be wickedly quick, but the downforce (and drag) from the Handling Package car's two-position rear wing might make it slightly slower in a straight line compared to the base model car.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Regarding downforce, no doubt an aero drag implication...</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-ford-shelby-mustang-gt500-vs-gt350-specs-comparison/" target="_blank">https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-ford-shelby-mustang-gt500-vs-gt350-specs-comparison/</a></p><p></p><p>So:</p><p></p><p>Swing spoiler with Gurney Flap - up to 281lbs downforce (at X speed)</p><p>CF TP GT4 wing - 550lbs downforce (speed?)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Forbes isn't my go-to source for automotive data but I thought it interesting that they contradict what R&T said about tires.</p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2019/01/14/2020-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-the-fastest-street-legal-pony-yet/#300ac9b41990" target="_blank">2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - The Fastest Street Legal Pony Yet</a></p><p></p><p>So:</p><p></p><p>Base - 4S</p><p>Handling Package - 4S</p><p>CF TP - Cup2</p><p></p><p></p><p>I give up. Already TLDR, there is plenty more contradiction available when trying to search for details on this car. Ford needs to step up to the ****ing plate. Jim Owens, <em>this means you.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tob, post: 16256319, member: 83412"] Ford gets an F- in this regard. Absolutely terrible job breaking down content. Sifting through various media you pick up some data but even that from Ford gives me little confidence as they have made numerous errors to date. [URL="https://social.ford.com/en_US/story/vehicle-type/performance/the-2020-shelby-gt500-is-the-most-powerful-street-legal-ford-car-ever-built.html"]The 2020 Shelby® GT500® is the Most Powerful Street-Legal Ford Car Ever Built[/URL] So: [b]Handling Package[/b] - adjustable strut top mounts, spoiler, Gurney flap [b]CF TP[/b] - CF wheels (.5 wider than all other GT500's rear wheels), custom Cup2's, GT4 wing, splitter wickers [URL="http://2020gt500.ford.com/Y2019/Details/2018/chassis/default.aspx"]2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 - The most track-precise production Mustang ever[/URL] Further clarifies that both the HP and the CF TP cars get camber plates. [URL="http://2020gt500.ford.com/Y2019/Details/2018/chassis/default.aspx"]2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 - The most track-precise production Mustang ever[/URL] So: "Standard" GT500 wheel - 20x11 flow formed aluminum and uses 4S Carbon Fiber wheel (CF TP) - rear wheel is 20x11.5 and uses Cup2's Lack of clarity on Handling Package cars as to what they will use. We know it doesn't get the CF wheels. [URL="http://2020gt500.ford.com/Y2019/Details/2018/chassis/default.aspx"]2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 - The most track-precise production Mustang ever[/URL] The above implies 2 Michelin tire types: 4S - on the "Base" GT500 Cup2's - on the CF TP Ambiguity as to what the Handling Package cars will get. I've stated that I saw mention that Handling Package cars will also get a Cup2 tire. To wit: [URL="https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a12772483/2019-shelby-gt500-release-date-info-news/"]2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 News, Rumors - New Mustang Shelby GT500 Details[/URL] So: Base - 4S Handling Package - Cup2 CF TP - we already know it is definitely getting a Cup2 tire From the above link there was also this blurb..."According to Owens, both models will be wickedly quick, but the downforce (and drag) from the Handling Package car's two-position rear wing might make it slightly slower in a straight line compared to the base model car. Regarding downforce, no doubt an aero drag implication... [URL]https://www.automobilemag.com/news/2020-ford-shelby-mustang-gt500-vs-gt350-specs-comparison/[/URL] So: Swing spoiler with Gurney Flap - up to 281lbs downforce (at X speed) CF TP GT4 wing - 550lbs downforce (speed?) Forbes isn't my go-to source for automotive data but I thought it interesting that they contradict what R&T said about tires. [URL="https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabuelsamid/2019/01/14/2020-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-the-fastest-street-legal-pony-yet/#300ac9b41990"]2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 - The Fastest Street Legal Pony Yet[/URL] So: Base - 4S Handling Package - 4S CF TP - Cup2 I give up. Already TLDR, there is plenty more contradiction available when trying to search for details on this car. Ford needs to step up to the ****ing plate. Jim Owens, [i]this means you.[/i] [/QUOTE]
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