[Metlegleo]

I got to look at the 06/07 Shelby GT500 Prototype this weekend at Sebring. I've got to say, that at a projected price of @ $40k, GM better bring something new to the table soon. The prototype looked pretty good. Front chin spoiler to recuce lift.....rear diffussers...4-piston front brakes on a 14 in rotor, and a 2-piston rear piston on a 13 in rotor...all under 19 in wheels. The rear suspension is a duplicate of the 05 mustangs that are running in World Challenge...the front suspension is a little different than the race car. Hp is promised as 450+.

I can only hope that the f-body community will someday see the support that I witnessed being given to SVT owners by Ford Racing and Ford in general. They brought out two Ford GT's and were giving rides for charity. Unfortunately they managed to break a hard coolant line on saturday afternoon running the GT on the street, and they canceled the Track rides on Sunday. I was running with the SVTOA for Camp Steeda. Unfortunately, they wouldn't let me bring my Camaro so I was regulated to running down supercharged Cobra's in my buddies NA fox body.

I'll try to post up some pictures before we leave for One Lap.

[Spooner]

I saw it at the NY auto show and I think it's a really nice car. It's basically the best of both worlds for a Mustang. It uses the supercharged engine/iron block formula derived from the Lightning and 03/04 Cobra, on top of the much improved 05 chassis. That engine combo has proven pretty durable, despite being heavy.

Hard core Cobra fans don't like the lack of an IRS, but the live axle will probably do just fine. It'll probably get lumped in with wherever the 03/04 Cobra is now. Is that superstock? I'm not sure how competitive it will be. My guess is it might surprise some people, but it's going to be hard to beat the Z06.

Based on what Ford said, it'll probably come in under $40K. If it hits around $35K, I think it'll be a good value. If it's closer to $40K, then it's getting into Corvette territory and isn't such a great deal.

My .02.

Has anyone seen an 05 GT run in FS/ESP yet?

If Ford does a Mach 1 style 06 Mustang (or whatever model year) with a 4.6 DOHC and the beefed up suspension from the GT500, it should liven up those two classes.

-John