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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is most powerful Mustang...ever!

GasBuddy Blog -- It's a beast. 662 horsepower. 631 lbs.-ft. of torque. Top speed could surpass 200 mph. That's the latest Ford Mustang V-8 which has just been certified as the most powerful series production V-8 in the world.

Made in Flat Rock, Mich., the car delivers 112 horsepower more than the 2012 model, and, it even improves on fuel efficiency, getting 1 mpg more (city and highway) with estimated mileage at 15 mpg (city) and 24 mpg (hwy) for 18 mpg combined.

Acknowledging top speeds in excess of 200 mph, Car and Driver magazine says: "Chew on that, Camaro ZL1. Heck; chew on that, Corvette Z06, with your piddling 198 mph. Overall, Ford says the 2013 GT500 has 33 percent more downforce at 160 mph than its predecessor. With a factory...

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Submitted Apr 28, 2012 By: PD

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timbyus1 Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,978 Points:394,435 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 16, 2012 1:40:20 PM Ignore timbyus1 Report Abuse read
MOKGAS Rookie Author Houston Posts:25 Points:19,470 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 6, 2012 5:11:20 PM Ignore MOKGAS Report Abuse as soon as I win one I'll tell you all about the gas mileage. P.S. is any one giving one away??
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 5:48:10 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse jf: they had more classy lines, I agree.
jferrara41 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:598 Points:110,665 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 2, 2012 4:23:58 AM Ignore jferrara41 Report Abuse I still like the ones from the 50's to 70's better.
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,543 Points:3,082,625 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 11:20:59 PM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse What in the HELL does ANYONE need a 200 mph car for?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 5:01:24 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse at the price of fuel who will be able to drive that for long? And the fuel mileage (estimated at 15/24/18) is not sounding right for that type engine. I believe it when I see it, though I won't buy one, that's for sure.
bevmill Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,592 Points:603,245 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 8:51:49 PM Ignore bevmill Report Abuse In my dreams.
dieselme2011 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,615 Points:606,740 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 5:11:40 PM Ignore dieselme2011 Report Abuse I can only dream
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,476 Points:1,887,815 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 4:38:25 PM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse Not in the market, but I'd love one.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,246 Points:1,118,940 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 2:33:00 PM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse When I was 17 and cruising for a little street action I wouldn't have had a chance against a beast like this GT500 Mustang.
AnObserver Champion Author New Jersey Posts:8,374 Points:2,261,680 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:58:28 PM Ignore AnObserver Report Abuse Good for Ford - the Shelby GT500 will undoubtedly be very expensive to operate but just think of the pride of ownership
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:8,818 Points:2,357,285 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:24:17 PM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse 3 days in a row that this article has been posted!
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GaryBowles Champion Author Medford Posts:26,680 Points:2,927,150 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:16:07 PM Ignore GaryBowles Report Abuse Makes my 429ci appear small.
Dennisjk Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,491 Points:1,927,175 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:15:17 PM Ignore Dennisjk Report Abuse Ford has a better idea.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,330 Points:2,374,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:14:41 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse and its already outsold the chevy dolt.............
justinoles Champion Author Orlando Posts:2,329 Points:708,905 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:11:28 PM Ignore justinoles Report Abuse This is old news! They announced this like 2 months ago...
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ultm8opie Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,206 Points:535,745 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:07:55 PM Ignore ultm8opie Report Abuse so what, another way to watse fuel. good job ford [Edited by: ultm8opie at 4/30/2012 1:08:45 PM EST]
arinkrat17 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:6,304 Points:1,334,400 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:05:59 PM Ignore arinkrat17 Report Abuse old news
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bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:03:58 PM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Then watch the accident deaths rise
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efwosu Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:236 Points:91,250 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:02:08 PM Ignore efwosu Report Abuse sending in my order now! Awesome!
AriesMMD Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,496 Points:414,690 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 12:00:36 PM Ignore AriesMMD Report Abuse Just added it to my Christmas list. Hurry up Santa!
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Sheri2u Champion Author Ventura Posts:8,968 Points:1,553,340 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:45:06 AM Ignore Sheri2u Report Abuse This is the third day for this story..grrr
Bud122CA Champion Author California Posts:7,481 Points:1,608,025 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:44:14 AM Ignore Bud122CA Report Abuse Way to much power and not safe for our roads. People will die.
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amayne11 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,763 Points:502,740 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:42:55 AM Ignore amayne11 Report Abuse This news release has been around for a long time.
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CQQKIE All-Star Author Illinois Posts:970 Points:349,065 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:39:06 AM Ignore CQQKIE Report Abuse Drink more fuel.
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kuma2000 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,238 Points:677,075 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:36:32 AM Ignore kuma2000 Report Abuse waste of money.
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BWALL2700 Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,174 Points:195,735 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:34:06 AM Ignore BWALL2700 Report Abuse That car is not the right shape to go 200 mph. The crashes will be amazing.
papakoca All-Star Author Texas Posts:649 Points:533,035 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:33:48 AM Ignore papakoca Report Abuse Still?
rippertoo Champion Author Tacoma Posts:5,770 Points:1,144,760 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:33:41 AM Ignore rippertoo Report Abuse 3rd time is not the charm. Is this going to be a permanent article?
jpj23 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,720 Points:1,101,650 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2012 11:31:12 AM Ignore jpj23 Report Abuse That's really great timing, considering that gas prices are over $4 a gallon and will continue to go up over time. Detroit needs to stop rolling out ever bigger muscle cars if it's going to complete globally. That's what tanked them all in 2008.