I Want a Challenger.........But..................

[ChallengerCrazy]

Than I went to www.roadandtrack.com wesbsite and read the article about the new 2007 Ford Shelby GT500. It's supercharged and it's $40,000. for the hardtop; the convertible is $4,000. more. Read for yourselves:

Ford Shelby GT500 ConvertibleList priceest $44,000 Curb weightest 4000 lbWheelbase107.1 in.Track, f/r62.8 in./63.0 in.Length187.6 in.Width73.9 in.Height54.5 in.Fuel capacity16.0 gal.Engine & DrivetrainEngine typesuperchrgd dohc 4-valve/cyl V-8Displacement5409 ccBore x stroke90.2 mm x 105.8 mmCompression ratio8.4:1 Horsepower (SAE)est 475 bhp @ 6000 rpmTorqueest 475 lb-ft @ 3500 rpmFuel deliveryelect. sequential portTransmission6-speed manualChassis & BodyLayoutfront engine/rear driveBrake systemdiscs/discsSteeringrack & pinion, pwr assistSuspension, f/rmodified MacPherson struts, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar/live axle, 3-link, Panhard rod, coil springs, tube shocksWheelsaluminum alloy, 18 x 9 in.TiresGoodyear F1 Supercar; 255/45-18 f, 285/40-18 rPerformance Claims0–60 mph4.5 sec0–1320 ft (1/4 mile)12.9 secTop speed
(electronically limited)155 mph

This car looks nice, too. Don't get me wrong, I'm a MOPAR fan and own a 300C!

[BuBbABFP]

this car will be siick aswell.. but it aint gonna be 44k, ive heard they will be asking wayyy over sticker price.

[E-Body]

Yep, GT500 looks great and will be fast as hell but it's...

Top 10 reasons not to buy the GT500 vs the Challenger

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10. It's still a FORD

[Hdryder]

2. 12.9 sec. 1/4 mile ? The Challenger should smoke it.

[sorbs]

Can't keep that ship afloat selling only Mustangs and F-150s...

[ChallengerCrazy]

Originally Posted by E-Body

Yep, GT500 looks great and will be fast as hell but it's...

Top 10 reasons not to buy the GT500 vs the Challenger

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I'm with you........it's still a FORD!!! I graduated from HS in '74 (yes, I'm old school compared to alot of you)...even back then my favorite cars were MOPAR.....and it's still MOPAR now!

[floored-it]

Originally Posted by BuBbABFP

this car will be siick aswell.. but it aint gonna be 44k, ive heard they will be asking wayyy over sticker price.

Stupid stealerships, they always have to jack up the price on the anticipated models (don't they rape enough?). I like fords and mopars (puting on flame retardant suit now), but they have made the shelby into such a tank that it should be quicker than it is (though this was a preproduction model). We can only hope that DC doesn't follow suit and give the challenger too much baggage to carry.

[Mr.DJ]

Originally Posted by E-Body

Yep, GT500 looks great and will be fast as hell but it's...

Top 10 reasons not to buy the GT500 vs the Challenger

1. Too Small
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3. Although it may be quick, it's no 'Eleanor', as the new one lacks visual appeal (doesn't have that certain 'wow factor').
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[Killer_Mopar]

12.9 in the 1/4 mile??? That number seems way off, the 03/04 cobras could run that with the "fatory" 390 hp they had. I would imagine that it will be running low 12s. I also highly doubt that it will be 40k, but only time will tell.

[Chikan]

Yep, GT500 looks great and will be fast as hell but it's...

Top 10 reasons not to buy the GT500 vs the Challenger

1. Too Small
2. 12.9 sec. 1/4 mile ? The Challenger should smoke it.
3. Although it may be quick, it's no 'Eleanor', as the new one lacks visual appeal (doesn't have that certain 'wow factor').
4. Challenger will have a negligable HP difference, for $10k LESS!
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10. It's still a FORD

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