2011 Mustang 5.0 TESTED!

BForbes · 03-29-2010, 12:30 AM

4.3 seconds to 60mph

12.8 quarter@110mph

AND IT CAN HANDLE!!!

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes...erformance.html

----3.7 liter V6----

5.1 seconds to 60mph

13.7 quarter@102mph

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

josephr25 · 03-29-2010, 12:46 AM

I wonder how that car is as a DD. There are a ton of sweet options available on the car.

BForbes · 03-29-2010, 12:54 AM

from autoblog:

"Speaking of Audi, the 5.0 makes the 354-hp S5 look like an overpriced slowpoke. We've driven both cars in anger and the 2011 Mustang GT is not only faster, but is actually rear-wheel drive, not a FWD platform fitted with Quattro all-wheel drive. Want us to go even further? We'd prefer the Mustang GT to a BMW 650i. Sure, the BMW has dash leather and... iDrive. But (again), the GT makes more power (the 650i manages 360 hp), handles better and is quieter unless you're really belting the throttle. Also, Sync's a whole lot better than iDrive, even the much improved new iDrive. Not only that, but the GT's new 5.0-liter V8 engine is in another league than (previous) competitors like the Nissan 370Z and Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8. Getting the point? In 2011, the Mustang GT is the car to beat. Welcome back, 5.0."

Jim Kirk · 03-29-2010, 01:54 AM

Both the V6 and the 5.0 are incredible... Ford is really stepping it up.

OBI_agent · 03-29-2010, 06:46 AM

Great, thanks for sharing OP. The return of the great ''five point Oo "

. This car is very impressive. The power, fuel mileage, interior noise, and might I add, even the handling? Wow, Ford has done a great job and I hope they continue to do so

BTW OP, the 2nd link for the V6 article, it doesn't work. Did you do that on purpose?

majin ssj eric · 03-29-2010, 09:22 AM

This new Mustang GT is damn impressive (though I would bet that a 370Z would still eek out a win on a twisty road course)...

BForbes · 03-29-2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBI_agent

Great, thanks for sharing OP. The return of the great ''five point Oo "

. This car is very impressive. The power, fuel mileage, interior noise, and might I add, even the handling? Wow, Ford has done a great job and I hope they continue to do so

BTW OP, the 2nd link for the V6 article, it doesn't work. Did you do that on purpose?

Thanks for pointing that out. I didnt! I swear. Should be fixed now.

Ender514 · 03-29-2010, 09:50 AM

wow, its a beast!

gonzo · 03-29-2010, 10:19 AM

No word yet, but it would be nice to see a Mach 1 version offered.

Thrumcap · 03-29-2010, 10:27 AM

Nice performance numbers but the appearance? Cheese on wheels.

Ender514 · 03-29-2010, 10:35 AM

this is pretty insane. whats gonna happen as the mustang gets updates through the years. it wont be long till a stock mustang will be hitting 60 in 3.5 secs.

bmwzone · 03-29-2010, 11:42 AM

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

This thing stock will dust our 135i's.

12.8 vs 13.3?

premedsoccergod · 03-29-2010, 11:48 AM

ford..... never

supergoji · 03-29-2010, 11:54 AM

it puts about 100-120 hp more to the wheels then 135/335/535's do.

well ford finally fixed the engine part. now they just need to offer IRS as an option and it'll be a great car.
it even comes with brembo's now!

still rather have an 03-04 cobra though..

new2the3 · 03-29-2010, 11:57 AM

The cars are not comparable at all IMO, I would not even cross shop them.

jeremyc74 · 03-29-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwzone

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...est/index.html

This thing stock will dust our 135i's.

12.8 vs 13.3?

It might dust YOUR 135i, but I think there are a few of us here that will be able to take care of them.

jeremyc74 · 03-29-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new2the3

The cars are not comparable at all IMO, I would not even cross shop them.

I would. They're both two door, RWD, performance cars that cost under $40k (until you start getting heavy on the options on the 135i).

I can think of very few other cars on the market that are more comparable to the 1 Series.

1ottawa · 03-29-2010, 01:16 PM

5.0L

wow. global warming is coming fast

jeremyc74 · 03-29-2010, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1ottawa

5.0L

wow. global warming is coming fast

It's getting better mileage ratings than the 3.0L BMW we're driving.

ybbiz34 · 03-29-2010, 01:30 PM

I just got a new car...why do I find myself kind of wanting this...

bmwzone · 03-29-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I just got a new car...why do I find myself kind of wanting this...

Probably because with the 5.0 you are getting a stock DINAN+

BrokenVert · 03-29-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I would. They're both two door, RWD, performance cars that cost under $40k (until you start getting heavy on the options on the 135i).

I can think of very few other cars on the market that are more comparable to the 1 Series.

Thank you for saying this because ive been saying it for two damned years. I heavily cross shopped a 2008 stang with my 135i. It looks like Ford has cured the 3 major faults that I had with it...interior quality, transmission (I didnt like the 5spd Tremac at all), and chassis rigidity.

Hell if this stang was out in 08 I might just be driving one instead of my 1er.

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