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2020+ Shelby GT500 Mustang
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<blockquote data-quote="Cman01" data-source="post: 16173798" data-attributes="member: 138028"><p>Besides trying to crank up the official hp #'s before the announcement deadline I also hope that they are fine tuning that DCT so it shifts as quick as possible and be durable. This is where I have a feeling that the first year production run could have issues with the DCT as it is something new Ford is using on a Mustang with the power/torque that 5.2 is going to make.</p><p></p><p>I've been thinking about all the work they are doing trying to get the most hp #'s out of the engine before officially revealing them but here are my thoughts:</p><p></p><p>The closest engine avail. now compared to this one is the 2019 LT5 ZR1 engine (755hp/715 ft./lbs torque). That's a 6.2L engine 1L larger in displacement to the Predator (we won't even worry about the hellcat redeye engine the new GT500 is not going to come even close to 797hp IMO).</p><p></p><p>Having 1L less displacement I personally can't see the 5.2L match or surpass the 755 # of the ZR1 with the testing standards and emissions stuff it has to meet. Now Ford can overrate the engine to make it look like they are getting that # or better but the rollers will tell the story once these cars are in people's hands and they find out what hp they're making at the wheels.</p><p></p><p>I say 740-745 and I'm being generous. We also need to know the weight of the car, ultimately power to weight ratio dictate how fast this car will be (DCT and traction will have an effect).</p><p></p><p>13/14 Shelby 3900lbs./662hp=5.89lbs./hp</p><p>2020 GT500 4200lbs. (est.)/745hp=5.64lbs./hp</p><p>2019 ZR1 3700lbs./755hp=4.90lbs./hp</p><p>Hellcat Redeye 4450lbs./797hp=5.58lbs./hp</p><p></p><p>Tony</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cman01, post: 16173798, member: 138028"] Besides trying to crank up the official hp #'s before the announcement deadline I also hope that they are fine tuning that DCT so it shifts as quick as possible and be durable. This is where I have a feeling that the first year production run could have issues with the DCT as it is something new Ford is using on a Mustang with the power/torque that 5.2 is going to make. I've been thinking about all the work they are doing trying to get the most hp #'s out of the engine before officially revealing them but here are my thoughts: The closest engine avail. now compared to this one is the 2019 LT5 ZR1 engine (755hp/715 ft./lbs torque). That's a 6.2L engine 1L larger in displacement to the Predator (we won't even worry about the hellcat redeye engine the new GT500 is not going to come even close to 797hp IMO). Having 1L less displacement I personally can't see the 5.2L match or surpass the 755 # of the ZR1 with the testing standards and emissions stuff it has to meet. Now Ford can overrate the engine to make it look like they are getting that # or better but the rollers will tell the story once these cars are in people's hands and they find out what hp they're making at the wheels. I say 740-745 and I'm being generous. We also need to know the weight of the car, ultimately power to weight ratio dictate how fast this car will be (DCT and traction will have an effect). 13/14 Shelby 3900lbs./662hp=5.89lbs./hp 2020 GT500 4200lbs. (est.)/745hp=5.64lbs./hp 2019 ZR1 3700lbs./755hp=4.90lbs./hp Hellcat Redeye 4450lbs./797hp=5.58lbs./hp Tony [/QUOTE]
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