Motor Trend tests the '05 Mustang GT
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.RE: Motor Trend tests the '05 Mustang GT
Well this is according to a friend I have not seen the article myself, though he has no reason to lie. He also told me they had a dyno:
267 whp @ 5275 rpm
283 ft-lbs @ 4350 rpm
That's VERY good for an automatic I think. Either Ford is underestimating their 300 flywheel number or the auto is a real efficient one (or Motor Trend has some sort of special car). If anyone sees a Motor Trend and wants to verify this please do.
Brent
Well this is according to a friend I have not seen the article myself, though he has no reason to lie. He also told me they had a dyno:
267 whp @ 5275 rpm
283 ft-lbs @ 4350 rpm
That's VERY good for an automatic I think. Either Ford is underestimating their 300 flywheel number or the auto is a real efficient one (or Motor Trend has some sort of special car). If anyone sees a Motor Trend and wants to verify this please do.
Brent
RE: Motor Trend tests the '05 Mustang GT
Yes that is what Motor Trend reported. For information, the '05 Mustang has a 5 speed automatic.
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=552649
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Yes that is what Motor Trend reported. For information, the '05 Mustang has a 5 speed automatic.
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=552649
http://members.tccoa.com/lastmrk/Images/lastmrk2.jpg
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RE: Motor Trend tests the '05 Mustang GT
It's a nice article, i got it a few days ago, I love the new stang. on another board is a guy who works for ford who drove one, he says it screams of stickier tires for better handling. otherwise he loves it.
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It's a nice article, i got it a few days ago, I love the new stang. on another board is a guy who works for ford who drove one, he says it screams of stickier tires for better handling. otherwise he loves it.
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That's pretty impressive performance. Was that with a SOHC engine?
[/div]Yes, a "3 valve per" head.
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That's pretty impressive performance. Was that with a SOHC engine?
[/div]Yes, a "3 valve per" head.
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RE: Motor Trend tests the '05 Mustang GT
Pre-production car....I suspect it's a press "ringer". Just like when the 300C came out..It was REALLY fast with the "press car". But now that they've tested production models, they can't equal their times...This is frequently done to "pump up" enthusiasm..
Pre-production car....I suspect it's a press "ringer". Just like when the 300C came out..It was REALLY fast with the "press car". But now that they've tested production models, they can't equal their times...This is frequently done to "pump up" enthusiasm..
RE: Motor Trend tests the '05 Mustang GT
I get Motor Trend and I read the article. It is nice, this is one mustang I would own. But the problem will be every one else will have one as well. I think Ford will very good with sales. The reason for the fast 1/4 mile times according the MT is the gearing. 1st to 3rd are very close and the car launches hard, then they say in 4th and 5th it is a dog.
I get Motor Trend and I read the article. It is nice, this is one mustang I would own. But the problem will be every one else will have one as well. I think Ford will very good with sales. The reason for the fast 1/4 mile times according the MT is the gearing. 1st to 3rd are very close and the car launches hard, then they say in 4th and 5th it is a dog.