2011 Mustang Update

Ive been reading some of this guys posts on different forums. He seems to know an awful lot about the new mustant. He wont divulge his sources but say its solid. Here is a little bit of what hes talking about.

"There is solid info on the new Mustang GT....I will restate what I have already stated elsewhere and add just a bit of info I can discuss to divulge to it.

First, there is a 400+hp 5.0L V8 coming and we now know that instead of making at least 400hp and 360lb-ft of torque it makes at least 400hp and 370lb-ft of torque. In other words, hp and torque numbers are higher than that, as stated previously, we simply don't know how much higher (and a 400hp 5.0L is nowhere near Ferrari territory....BMW has a 400hp 4.0L in the new M3 and Ferrari's upcoming V8 produces something like 130+hp per liter) Also, said 400+hp 5.0L will be noticeably cheaper than a base Camaro SS. (Yes, I know within a reasonable margin how much it will be....no I can't tell you.)

We also know the Mustang will weigh very, very little more than the current model.....that weight saving program for the chassis apparently paid of. Think 3600-3650lb for a base GT and you will be very close. Handling gets much, much better as does braking.

To sum up people within Ford say they developed this car with one eye on Camaro SS numbers and that the 400hp 5.0-powered GT will have no problem with the SS on any performance front. (my flame suit is on, but do please note that I am simply quoting what folks associated with Ford are stating) In fact, the rumor is that this is the best handling Mustang ever by far and that it is in the same neighborhood in terms of acceleration...stock for stock of course.....as the Terminator. Take that for what you will. There will be a lot of surprises coming for the 2011 model cars.....I know I was surprised by much of what I now know.

Also, for the record, I am not an insider and don't pretend to be. That said the above is all rock solid although I cannot tell you why, what you personally believe about it is your prerogative. The 2011 Mustang GT is coming and is bringing it's A game. "

More info from this guy

"The 5.0L in question isn't a SOHC engine. The engine is a DOHC piece based on the Mod motor design, although it is fairly heavily revised. The design is based on a decked 5.4L design and employs a 3.63 inch bore and heads which owe a lot to the GT500/GT design currently in use.

The handling improvements aren't due to a stiffer suspension, but to other changes including a stiffer chassis and suspension tweaks. The 2011 5.0L/302ci GT is a very serious piece and will represent a serious improvement in every dynamic/performance respect over the current car. "

hmmm supercharger for my current mustang....or save for the 2011 5.0??? decisions decisions

pay off current and sc it. then buy the other one also ;)

It all sounds great. I will wait however until I actually see it to believe it.

man i need to get my shifting up to speed :(