2020 Shelby GT 500 Hp - Torque published

[Buzz]

and...?

If I pack enough lead (and dumplings) into the trunk and passenger seat of a Cobra, I could probably get it up close to 5000lbs as well. Irrelevant when discussing listed curb weights.

[Dumpling]

Originally Posted by Buzz

and...?

If I pack enough lead (and dumplings) into the trunk and passenger seat of a Cobra, I could probably get it up close to 5000lbs as well. Irrelevant when discussing listed curb weights.

I don't read that as irrelevant. Why would anyone pack unnecessary weight into a car??

The relevant point is that, ready to drive, the Cobra weighs what? 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 lbs less, than this wannabe SUV?

The REAL question is why does the Ford GT cost $500K, with limited production? Is Ford just ripping off customers, who they've specially vetted as 'true blue', so that they won't whine about the fleecing they're being given?

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by Dumpling

The relevant point is that, ready to drive, the Cobra weighs what? 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 lbs less, than this wannabe SUV?

No wonder. Flimsy alloy body, basic ladder frame etc. etc. etc. vs Modern sports GT with all modern safety, comfort and convenience features. Its not rocket science. And in spite of it all, the big fat heavy Stingray is still quicker and faster on any road or track. Ditto for the 2020 GT350 and GT500.

Originally Posted by Dumpling

Is Ford just ripping off customers, who they've specially vetted as 'true blue',

I see what you did there!! Very clever!

[Cobra #3170]

Originally Posted by Dumpling

I don't read that as irrelevant. Why would anyone pack unnecessary weight into a car??

The relevant point is that, ready to drive, the Cobra weighs what? 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 lbs less, than this wannabe SUV?

The REAL question is why does the Ford GT cost $500K, with limited production? Is Ford just ripping off customers, who they've specially vetted as 'true blue', so that they won't whine about the fleecing they're being given?

The Ford GT has excellent resale value so I doubt that any customers will be complaining. They are making about (1300) so they are fairly rare, there were around (4000) 2005 - 2006 models and they are all well over original invoice now.
Performance wise they were engineered for the GTLM class where power is restricted to around 500. A turbo V6 was the best choice in terms of fuel efficiency, and aerodynamic packaging. The road car is just a converted race car so it has limited horsepower in street trim and as a result not as fast as a number of current cars like Viper ACR, ZRI, Porsche GT2 RS, McLaren 720S
and several Ferrari's. At the same power level it would most likely beat them all because of aerodynamics and suspension design. The GT has had a number of adjustments to the BOP formula to penalize it's performance since winning Le Mans in 2016 which illustrates its efficiency. I have owned three Corvettes and one Viper and lost lots of money on all of them. I did well on my 2005 GT and am not worried about the 2018 being a loser either.
The one thing I really like is you do not see many of them with only 1300 in the world, kinda like Cobra's in the 1960's.