M3 Vs Mustang shelby gt500

AW_M3 · 09-18-2008, 10:10 AM

Hey guys i saw today a Mustang shelby gt 500 but he was cruising at low speed, i wonder if it beats the M3 or not? i googled and some websites said it could do 0-60 in 4.3??? any1 with more knowledge please share

booforty · 09-18-2008, 10:27 AM

Straight line maybe but I very much doubt it once some cornering is involved!

Alec693 · 09-18-2008, 10:33 AM

As far as I know Mustangs are still only good for dragging and pretty much always have been only good for that. Correct me if I'm wrong.

JEllis · 09-18-2008, 12:24 PM

There is actually another thread on racing a GT500. I think some guy on here actually has a buddy that wanted to race. Anyhoo, I was in the market for a GT500 before I decided on a second M3. Its fast, real fast in a straight line. I hung around SVT forums for a while and there were guys running 11's stock with drag radials so they are super fast with a hot shoe at the wheel and sticky rear tires. As far as twisties go, on a track they are descent only after a host of aftermarket suspension upgrades. On the street they are fast enough and can handle well enough to give us a run for our money. People like to throw the "twisties" catch all into the mix when we talk about pony cars but in reality most roads are not twisty enough or technical enough for there to be a large enough margin for the M3 to show its superior suspension geometery.

Jason

ihyln · 09-18-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JEllis

There is actually another thread on racing a GT500. I think some guy on here actually has a buddy that wanted to race. Anyhoo, I was in the market for a GT500 before I decided on a second M3. Its fast, real fast in a straight line. I hung around SVT forums for a while and there were guys running 11's stock with drag radials so they are super fast with a hot shoe at the wheel and sticky rear tires. As far as twisties go, on a track they are descent only after a host of aftermarket suspension upgrades. On the street they are fast enough and can handle well enough to give us a run for our money. People like to throw the "twisties" catch all into the mix when we talk about pony cars but in reality most roads are not twisty enough or technical enough for there to be a large enough margin for the M3 to show its superior suspension geometery.

Jason

THIS

There's a time and a place for M3s (on a track) but for everything else the GT500 and C63 are insane.

96OCTNE · 09-18-2008, 07:04 PM

addy85 · 09-18-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ihyln

THIS

There's a time and a place for M3s (on a track) but for everything else the GT500 and C63 are insane.

we'll said

These real powerful cars being compared to an m3 in a straight line is whack. Everyone who bought an m3 knew they werent buying the king of the 1/4mile, most knew they were buying an all around extremly well balanced vehicle which the m3 is. I'd love to see what a supercharged m3 from the factory could do in a 1/4mile

Sticky · 09-18-2008, 08:04 PM

It is a drivers race stock for stock, both are close to each other. The thing is, those cars become stupid fast in a hurry with very little money.

Bunkei · 09-19-2008, 12:42 AM

Cool car, lots of mod potential with the S/C 5.4L. For the price though, I expect it to be much quicker, but the problem lies with its weight and its hard-to-launch nature.

Definitely a head-turner.

Problem is .. for not much more money, you can buy a base C6 Corvette. But it's definitely worth it for the die-hard Ford fans.

Sticky · 09-19-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bunkei

Cool car, lots of mod potential with the S/C 5.4L. For the price though, I expect it to be much quicker, but the problem lies with its weight and its hard-to-launch nature.

Definitely a head-turner.

Problem is .. for not much more money, you can buy a base C6 Corvette. But it's definitely worth it for the die-hard Ford fans.

Depends how you look at it, you can destroy a C6 vette for very little money into the Gt500. You can put out 700 wheel with something like a whipple for around 5k I think, the car has some of the highest mod potential around.

MDCTFTW · 09-19-2008, 01:45 AM

I just had a run in with one today on the freeway. Seemed quick as balls.

luckistryke · 09-19-2008, 03:42 AM

drove one.....its brembo brake suck ballz, but its fast as hell! if you see one dont waste your time and embarass yourself. most of them are modded and are just waiting for someone to take the bait.

Sticky · 09-19-2008, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

I just had a run in with one today on the freeway. Seemed quick as balls.

Had a run with a cab the other day, wasn't that quick, but the vert is heavy. Very possible you ran into a modded one.

MDCTFTW · 09-19-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sticky

Had a run with a cab the other day, wasn't that quick, but the vert is heavy. Very possible you ran into a modded one.

Ya he had some grill stuff goin on so I wouldn't be surprised if there were some engine mods. He was cool though ... gave me a thumbs up.

Where are our aftermarket parts that don't cost as much as a Civic?

SHADY1 · 09-19-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

Ya he had some grill stuff goin on so I wouldn't be surprised if there were some engine mods. He was cool though ... gave me a thumbs up.

Where are our aftermarket parts that don't cost as much as a Civic?

+1

synclastica_86 · 09-19-2008, 04:58 PM

On any road/track aside from the drag strip... the M3 will smoke the GT500 big time... the M3 is a true handling car.... the GT500? it's so bad that I don't even want to touch it with a 10 foot pole...

Nebo335 · 09-20-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

On any road/track aside from the drag strip... the M3 will smoke the GT500 big time... the M3 is a true handling car.... the GT500? it's so bad that I don't even want to touch it with a 10 foot pole...

LOL, agreed. This shouldn't even be a debate...

ericlikescars · 09-21-2008, 05:08 PM

GT500 is a great and fast car, until a nightmare strikes. A corner.

M3. Nothing like a versatile car.

Kadarin · 09-22-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nebo335

LOL, agreed. This shouldn't even be a debate...

Except for the fact that drag races are where e-peens are usually measured.

george1234k · 09-23-2008, 02:52 AM

Yeah I raced one and I destroyed it

But of course I was in my 997 Turbo

addy85 · 09-23-2008, 03:03 AM

Congoman775 · 09-26-2008, 12:25 AM

GT500 makes 600+ hp with a pulley swap... probaly a $500 deal for that car.

At that point... its not even worth it. Unless your doing launch control from a DCT, then its a match.

The real badass is going to be the Camaro SS, with 5k worth of toys it will make 600hp. so thats like 35-36k total... a good 10k less than what u'd pay for a GT500.

09-18-2008, 10:10 AM	#1
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09-18-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,357 iTrader: (1)	There is actually another thread on racing a GT500. I think some guy on here actually has a buddy that wanted to race. Anyhoo, I was in the market for a GT500 before I decided on a second M3. Its fast, real fast in a straight line. I hung around SVT forums for a while and there were guys running 11's stock with drag radials so they are super fast with a hot shoe at the wheel and sticky rear tires. As far as twisties go, on a track they are descent only after a host of aftermarket suspension upgrades. On the street they are fast enough and can handle well enough to give us a run for our money. People like to throw the "twisties" catch all into the mix when we talk about pony cars but in reality most roads are not twisty enough or technical enough for there to be a large enough margin for the M3 to show its superior suspension geometery. Jason __________________

09-19-2008, 01:45 AM	#11
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	I just had a run in with one today on the freeway. Seemed quick as balls. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

09-19-2008, 03:42 AM	#12
luckistryke First Lieutenant Drives: Very very fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pleasanton, SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 304 iTrader: (0)	drove one.....its brembo brake suck ballz, but its fast as hell! if you see one dont waste your time and embarass yourself. most of them are modded and are just waiting for someone to take the bait. __________________

09-19-2008, 04:58 PM	#16
synclastica_86 Lieutenant Drives: E93 323i, E92 M3, S550 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 473 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92M3 [0.00] 2008 Mercedes S550 ... [0.00]	On any road/track aside from the drag strip... the M3 will smoke the GT500 big time... the M3 is a true handling car.... the GT500? it's so bad that I don't even want to touch it with a 10 foot pole... __________________ Current: BMW E92 M3, M-DCT, Alpine White, Fox Red Extended; BMW E93 323i, Atlantic Blue, Cream Beige; Mercedes Benz W221 S550 4matic, Jet Black, Black Nappa, AMG Sports package Retired: BMW E85 Z4 3.0i, SMG, Olive Green, Black Extended; Lexus IS 250 AWD, Black, Beige; Lexus GX 470, Silver, Grey; Mercedes Benz, W203 C230 Sportscoupe, Silver, Black

09-18-2008, 10:27 AM	#2
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Straight line maybe but I very much doubt it once some cornering is involved!

09-18-2008, 10:33 AM	#3
Alec693 BMWholic Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 159 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Mazda3 [0.00]	As far as I know Mustangs are still only good for dragging and pretty much always have been only good for that. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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96OCTNE Private First Class Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)

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Sticky Banned Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu Posts: 2,244 iTrader: (0)	It is a drivers race stock for stock, both are close to each other. The thing is, those cars become stupid fast in a hurry with very little money.

09-19-2008, 12:42 AM	#9
Bunkei Anti-Fanboy Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 473 iTrader: (0)	Cool car, lots of mod potential with the S/C 5.4L. For the price though, I expect it to be much quicker, but the problem lies with its weight and its hard-to-launch nature. Definitely a head-turner. Problem is .. for not much more money, you can buy a base C6 Corvette. But it's definitely worth it for the die-hard Ford fans.

09-21-2008, 05:08 PM	#18
ericlikescars Second Lieutenant Drives: murder. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Granada Hills, California Posts: 264 iTrader: (0)	GT500 is a great and fast car, until a nightmare strikes. A corner. M3. Nothing like a versatile car.

09-23-2008, 02:52 AM	#20
george1234k New Member Drives: 2011 X5M 2013 M6 F12 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Yeah I raced one and I destroyed it But of course I was in my 997 Turbo

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09-26-2008, 12:25 AM	#22
Congoman775 Private First Class Drives: hot wheels Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gainesville Florida Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	GT500 makes 600+ hp with a pulley swap... probaly a $500 deal for that car. At that point... its not even worth it. Unless your doing launch control from a DCT, then its a match. The real badass is going to be the Camaro SS, with 5k worth of toys it will make 600hp. so thats like 35-36k total... a good 10k less than what u'd pay for a GT500.

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