Performance question about the new shelby gt500 vs C6 Z06

[Murder after Midnight]

Isn't the shelby cobra supposed to be about 475+ hp and the Z06 about 505hp, what I wanted to know was does the cobra responds to mods like the 03-04 cobra does (meaning pully, full exhaust and tune for big 50-100hp gains) and if so would that be enough to take the Z06 down, Im just wondering because I just seen that video of the new Z06 take down a modded 03 cobra.

[D!ck]

wanted to look at it ford sends me to something that nolonger exists svt.com http://www.svt.ford.com/gt500/index.html

[D!ck]

5.4-liter, DOHC, 32-valve, 90-degree V-8
475 horsepower, 475 lb.-ft. of torque (estimated)
Roots-type Eaton supercharger and air-to-water intercooler
Iron block, Ford GT aluminum heads, dual exhaust
Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission
Rear-wheel drive, 3.31:1 axle ratio; Traction Control

[FuxOnTheFirstDate]

I would venture to say that it won't be as fast in stock trim, but because of the SC it will have more power potential for little money. You know, kinda like the '03 Cobras. With $2000 those things can have what, 450 rwhp? Probably 550 rwhp with the same cheap mods on the new GT500.

[jking]

I think that stock they will be closer to the LS2 C6. Probably a little faster, like mid to low 12's,


I'm sure there is a lot of easy mod potential there, but we'll see.

[pecha]

IMO after mods that you listed it will be a good race
however if there are going to be more shelbys with $30K markup it does not make sense to buy it because its price will be higher than the one of Z06

[ThackerSS]

Are we forgetting the 3900 lb curb weight?

[odinsonthor]

Are we forgetting the 3900 lb curb weight?

The Z06 has 530 hp tp be exact and you are right about the weight. The New ford is a pig compared to 3150 lbs.

[pecha]

no we're not forgetting about the weight difference
BUT
read the first post, he's talking about + 50-100hp from mods in a mustang

[pecha]

The Z06 has 530 hp tp be exact and you are right about the weight. The New ford is a pig compared to 3150 lbs.

BTW where did you get 530hp from? got the source?
last thing I read said 505hp

[Johny Utah]

I saw a Shelby GT500 converible at the Columbus car show. It was not good looking. It had some gray plastic about 3 inches thick around the bottom of the car. The car was red. It was cheap looking. From the pics I have seen I thought it was going to look good. I hope the coupe looks a lot better. On the information they had there it said 475 horse power.

[odinsonthor]

BTW where did you get 530hp from? got the source?
last thing I read said 505hp

My issue of Motor trend magazine. Comparison of the 3 beasts.
Z06 11.7, Ford GT 11.5 and the Viper 12.2 if my memory serves me right.

[odinsonthor]

no we're not forgetting about the weight difference
BUT
read the first post, he's talking about + 50-100hp from mods in a mustang

I read it. I still don't think even a 100 more would do anything with Z06. Weight/power ratio.
The Ford Gt is a lighter vehicle than the shelby.

[Max Power]

My issue of Motor trend magazine. Comparison of the 3 beasts.
Z06 11.7, Ford GT 11.5 and the Viper 12.2 if my memory serves me right.

Yes, that's right. It was 453 at the wheels (I think) which comes out to about 530 at the crank.

[odinsonthor]

Yes, that's right. It was 453 at the wheels (I think) which comes out to about 530 at the crank.

Something like that.

[zleeper z]

There is no way the cobra would hang with the new Z06.... The cobra Has Less hp & tq, plus that thing weighs a ton..... no comparison

[Liquifire]

There is no way the cobra would hang with the new Z06.... The cobra Has Less hp & tq, plus that thing ways a ton..... no comparison

stock to stock this is true but read what he said..........with the added gains of mods, how would they compare?

[odinsonthor]

stock to stock this is true but read what he said..........with the added gains of mods, how would they compare?

Even if the cobra was increased by 100...hp/lbs ratio. I'm sure the Z06 will be on top.
Shelby just to heavy.

[FuxOnTheFirstDate]

Plus, lets not forget that simple bolt-ons would push the ZO6 well past 500 rwhp. I can't even imagine what a full bolt-on, heads/cam ZO6 would do.

[jking]

There is no way the cobra would hang with the new Z06.... The cobra Has Less hp & tq, plus that thing ways a ton..... no comparison

Two tons.