2018/19 GT500 rumour....N/A 7.0L ????
 

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Fresh on the Bullitt train, is the GT500 rumour mill. Any thoughts ? Much like the new gen Mustang GT, a lot of styling cues from the GT350.

Supposedly, the 7.0L will be built in Canada no less.

Have yet to see any pricing numbers, but I won't be surprised to see $75,000+ for the GT500, probably more when you add ADM.

Interesting times though, I still maintain this is the golden era of factory horsepower any way you cut it. The fact they're even talking about the GT500 is good.

Turbo 6 would be cooler! But 7.0 NA is pretty awesome too!

Ford Performance dropped the ball when they put the EB in the Raptor, sure its improved performance, but it sounds like a sick duck. Surely they will not make the same mistake again.....although the twin turbo V8 rumour is always surfacing on a regular basis.

I read this yesterday and just a few days before that it was going to be a supercharged 5.2 but with a cross plane crank. I'm not believing anything anymore until Ford says it.

With the unveiling of the 840 some odd hp SRT Demon, I'm starting the rumour that Ford Performance is now working on a twin turbo 7.0L to compete, expected horsepower to be 1200.

All that and a computer too.

I like what they are doing in terms of engineering and pushing the envelope, but who are they building these cars for ? The .01 % or what ?

Last rumor I heard was 5.2 cross plane crank engine with twin turbos.
producing 740hp. time will tell. You can bet it will be a beast.
You won't be buying for 75k, the GT350 sells for more than that.
You will be closer to 90K I bet.

Over 100 with dealer mark ups. And I imagine it will be limited production as well.

This car will run atleast 90-100k easy as prices of Mustangs is rising every year it seems, but whatever they do i`m sure it will be awesome and expensive. Once you add all your options the price tag would be easily over 100k . A 7.0 L would be crazy fun to drive , time will tell and i will most definitely test drive haha

I can't afford another one yet :(
But would be cool to have

I'm speculating there will be no problems selling them when the are released into the wild, no matter the price.

Be interested to see how many are allotted for delivery to Canada, +1 to have a 350 and a 500, bragging right to have 1000+ hp in the driveway. :LOL:

Pretty good odds I could get one, affording one is another story :rolleyes:

Same lol. Seriously though there is only so many place to use that kind of power. I loved my GT500 but IMO The new 350 is way more car and way more fun to drive.

That said a new GT500 is a tempting little machine if it happens

One more year for the GT350......I don't see the GT500 happening until at least 2019.

https://media.ford.com/content/fordm...lity-2018.html


APR 17, 2017 | DEARBORN, MICH.
FORD EXTENDS SHELBY GT350 AND GT350R MUSTANG AVAILABILITY TO 2018 MODEL YEAR
2017 Shelby® GT350 and GT350R Mustang – the most track-ready, street legal Mustang ever produced – to continue as 2018 model year offerings
2018 models available in three new exterior color choices – Orange Fury, Kona Blue and Lead Foot Gray
Iconic pony car to continue featuring powerful 5.2-liter V8 engine that produces 526 horsepower

DEARBORN, Mich., April 17, 2017 – In honor of National Mustang Day, Ford announces that the most track-capable, street legal Mustang ever built is back for another lap.

Ford Motor Company announces Shelby® GT350 and Shelby GT350R Mustang will continue for 2018, available in showrooms this fall. The new models will be unchanged from the 2017 versions, with the exception of three new exterior color choices, Orange Fury, Kona Blue and Lead Foot Gray.

Standard equipment carrying over to the 2018 Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang includes the incredible 5.2-liter V8 FPC engine which produces 526 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque, as well as engine oil, transmission and differential coolers to keep the car properly cooled while on the track. In addition, a no-compromise braking system with vented 15.5-inch two-piece front rotors and six-piston Brembo® calipers along with the MagneRide™ damping system round out the standard equipment to produce the most balanced Mustang ever.

An available Electronics Package for both models includes SYNC® 3, voice-activated navigation and nine-speaker audio system. An available Convenience Package for GT350 models replaces Recaro® manual seats with six-way power, heated and cooled sport seats with Miko® suede inserts for both driver and passenger.