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Miles
03-23-2005, 12:25 PM
Ford unveiled the new 450+HP SVT/Shelby cobra at a recent autoshow and i though id pass it along for the car buffs on the board. I hadn't heard anything about it till now but it looks very impressive.

http://www.gotmustang.com/Default.aspx?tabid=216
Miles
03-23-2005, 12:26 PM
Some Pics

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4417/shelby1.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4417/shelby2.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4417/shelby3.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4417/shelby4.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/4417/shelby5.jpg

http://i.cnn.net/money/popups/2005/autos/ny_autoshow/c.jpg

http://i.cnn.net/money/popups/2005/autos/ny_autoshow/d.jpg
King_Chief_Fan
03-23-2005, 12:28 PM
very nice
I wonder how long it takes to get one of these babies.(and the cost)
I have been back ordered until Oct for a GT. It will end up being an
06 model....same as 05, only higher.
BigRedChief
03-23-2005, 12:39 PM
We are talking about it here too:
http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=112515&page=2
BigRedChief
03-23-2005, 12:41 PM
very nice
I wonder how long it takes to get one of these babies.(and the cost)
I have been back ordered until Oct for a GT. It will end up being an
06 model....same as 05, only higher.

I looked at several GT's on lots here in KC.
dilligaf
03-23-2005, 12:43 PM
I hope the suspension pieces dont start cracking like on the GT. :banghead:
AirForceChief
03-23-2005, 12:44 PM
What's it gonna go for...$100K?
keg in kc
03-23-2005, 12:47 PM
Nice ride, but does is have enough mojo to get slayer or gochiefs laid?

I think not. That's asking the impossible. Even for a Shelby.
Miles
03-23-2005, 12:52 PM
What's it gonna go for...$100K?

I really dont know but I would guess somewhere around $38-45k.
King_Chief_Fan
03-23-2005, 01:19 PM
I looked at several GT's on lots here in KC.

I looked at them all over the internet. Checked KC, St. Louis.

Black with Red interior and all the other upgrades was not found. I am fully loading the thing.
Still looking today.......if I run across one, I will grab it up and cancel
the current order.
teedubya
03-23-2005, 01:41 PM
wow. I dont buy new cars, EVER. Bad investment, however, wow.
KCJake
03-23-2005, 02:27 PM
I really dont know but I would guess somewhere around $38-45k.
Ford is saying around $35K
TEX
03-23-2005, 02:43 PM
The car looks fabulous but the wheels bite.
Frazod
03-23-2005, 02:44 PM
Very nice. Still looks similar to mine, with a few differences (like the front spoiler and the WARP SPEED ENGINE). The interior is very close, except my seats are all red where the Shelby's are black and red.

I can get the racing stripes in either black or white - its a dealer install for the regular models. If I bother to do it at all I'll probably get the black. I don't care much for the white stripes.
Pants
03-23-2005, 02:53 PM
Considering the prices of cool cars, 35K is pretty damn cheap.
KCJake
03-23-2005, 03:01 PM
Considering the prices of cool cars, 35K is pretty damn cheap.
I agree :thumb:
Frosty
03-23-2005, 03:06 PM
Considering the prices of cool cars, 35K is pretty damn cheap.

No kidding. Even Chevy is selling that weird SSR for something like $45K.
BigRedChief
03-23-2005, 04:12 PM
I looked at them all over the internet. Checked KC, St. Louis.

Black with Red interior and all the other upgrades was not found. I am fully loading the thing.
Still looking today.......if I run across one, I will grab it up and cancel
the current order.

4 of them on this lot in Raytown Mo. heres one:
http://www.dicksmithford.com/newshowcase.php?PAGE=NEW_VEHICLE&RUN_TYPE=DETAILS&PIC=9957&VID=76534920040104

http://www.dicksmithford.com/newshowcase.php?PAGE=NEW_VEHICLE&RUN_TYPE=DETAILS&PIC=18715&VID=62430020050218
BigRedChief
03-23-2005, 04:14 PM
No kidding. Even Chevy is selling that weird SSR for something like $45K.

Yeah whats up with that? You can get a vette for that.
HemiEd
03-23-2005, 04:35 PM
Yeah whats up with that? You can get a vette for that.


I think the SSR is an image vehicle for GM, similar to what the Prowler was for Chrysler. High volumes were never intended for either one of them. Consequently costs are much higher due to the low volume of these vehicles. Many of the parts are custom, and others are very low volume.
The Shelby Mustang has many shared parts with the GT and V-6 models so costs are lower. just my take on it for what that is worth.
BIG_DADDY
03-23-2005, 04:39 PM
I like the original Shelby Cobra to hell with the Mustang. They make some knock offs that are pretty sweet now too.
DT4everaChief
03-23-2005, 06:36 PM
Friggin Awesome.
dtebbe
03-23-2005, 07:46 PM
My question is can you get it without the cheezy boy-racer stripes and other assorted cheeze? Probably not.

Nice car, would have loved to have that motor in a fox body car. It's all about the era you fall for the mustang, I love the fox body. I've owned a 79', 91', and 93'. Bought the 79' when I was 16. One of these days I'm going to find a virgin 93' coupe and when I do, it's mine.

DT
Frazod
03-23-2005, 08:31 PM
No kidding. Even Chevy is selling that weird SSR for something like $45K.

GM is absolutely getting creamed in the style department by pretty much everybody. The new Chevys suck especially hard. They ruined the Monte Carlo and the Impala, and even the Corvette doesn't look as good this year. Pontiac has a new GTO, but it sure as hell doesn't look like the old ones - just another bulbous monstrosity that some fuqtard at GM thinks I should find attractive. And oh yeah, they want the same money for it as a Mustang GT. Sorry guys, no takers here.

I've always been a GM guy in the past, but GM offers NOTHING that even comes close to matching the new Mustang, especially for the money.

If the Chevy guys would pull their heads out of their asses and make a retro Chevelle that actually LOOKS LIKE A CHEVELLE, I might take a look.
Frosty
03-23-2005, 08:42 PM
If the Chevy guys would pull their heads out of their asses and make a retro Chevelle that actually LOOKS LIKE A CHEVELLE, I might take a look.

:thumb: That would be cool.

I would also like it if they brought back a retro Camaro, based on the '69.
Frazod
03-23-2005, 08:48 PM
:thumb: That would be cool.

I would also like it if they brought back a retro Camaro, based on the '69.

That would work too.

But while I'm ripping on Chevy, WTF is up with that SSR thing? YUCK. An overpriced, ugly-assed pickup truck that can't haul anything? :shake:

Somebody really needs to clean house with their design team.
Bowser
03-23-2005, 09:06 PM
What does this SSR look like?
Frosty
03-23-2005, 09:08 PM
What does this SSR look like?

Like a melting S-10
Bowser
03-23-2005, 09:11 PM
Like a melting S-10

And THOSE were an attractive piece of machinery to begin with..............
Frazod
03-23-2005, 09:11 PM
Like a melting S-10

With a big lid on the bed. :shake:
Bowser
03-23-2005, 09:12 PM
With a big lid on the bed. :shake:

Yeah, go ahead and put me on the "Never In My Lifetime" list........
Frazod
03-23-2005, 09:14 PM
Yeah, go ahead and put me on the "Never In My Lifetime" list........

They could have at least made a retro El Camino out of the damned thing. At least that was half Chevelle.
Frosty
03-23-2005, 09:29 PM
By the way, here's a link to the SSR (http://www.chevrolet.com/ssr/) .

Speaking of Chevy - it's not a hotrod, but the new HHR (http://www.chevrolet.com/hhr06/) is kind of interesting, though it reeks of "me too" regarding the PT Cruiser.
dilligaf
03-23-2005, 09:35 PM
By the way, here's a link to the SSR (http://www.chevrolet.com/ssr/) .

Speaking of Chevy - it's not a hotrod, but the new HHR (http://www.chevrolet.com/hhr06/) is kind of interesting, though it reeks of "me too" regarding the PT Cruiser.
Interesting as in "I'm interested in what those f***ers are smoking!"
Frazod
03-23-2005, 09:49 PM
Interesting as in "I'm interested in what those f***ers are smoking!"

Fumes from the PT Crusier.
BigRedChief
03-23-2005, 09:56 PM
Man I'm all excited now. Going for the final push to get the wife convinced of the merits of the mustang. Shes really okay with it but she just doesnt want me to kill myself on the slick winter roads in kc. Any ammunition/facts/research to help mu argument that its not that big of a deal?
Frazod
03-23-2005, 10:06 PM
Man I'm all excited now. Going for the final push to get the wife convinced of the merits of the mustang. Shes really okay with it but she just doesnt want me to kill myself on the slick winter roads in kc. Any ammunition/facts/research to help mu argument that its not that big of a deal?

The Mustang has traction control. That plus a weighted trunk and careful driving should negate the worst of it. Just keep a couple of big bags of sand handy for icy days.

Also, if you're trying to appease the wife, tell her you'll opt for the V6. As long as you don't drive the V8, you'll be plenty happy with it. The cost is about $5,000 less, and the car is still fast as hell. Gas mileage is around 25 on the highway, which is pretty typical for a V6.

Mine, with every interior/exterior upgrade, was $23,500. Not all that expensive considering what the average car costs these days.

Personally, I'm probably going to get some sort of beater next winter so I can keep it in the garage - not because I'm really concerned about the roads, but because I want to keep the car safe and clean in the garage.
BigRedChief
03-23-2005, 10:10 PM
What does this SSR look like?
http://www.chevrolet.com/i/pic/ssr/model_home.jpg
dtebbe
03-23-2005, 10:24 PM
The Mustang has traction control. That plus a weighted trunk and careful driving should negate the worst of it. Just keep a couple of big bags of sand handy for icy days.

Also, if you're trying to appease the wife, tell her you'll opt for the V6. As long as you don't drive the V8, you'll be plenty happy with it. The cost is about $5,000 less, and the car is still fast as hell. Gas mileage is around 25 on the highway, which is pretty typical for a V6.

Mine, with every interior/exterior upgrade, was $23,500. Not all that expensive considering what the average car costs these days.

Personally, I'm probably going to get some sort of beater next winter so I can keep it in the garage - not because I'm really concerned about the roads, but because I want to keep the car safe and clean in the garage.

In other words, Frazod doesn't want to be the only puss driving a V6 Mustang (barf) so please buy one.
ROFL

DT
Frazod
03-23-2005, 10:27 PM
In other words, Frazod doesn't want to be the only puss driving a V6 Mustang (barf) so please buy one.
ROFL

DT

I'm assuming you haven't driven one. There's nothing "puss" about it.
stumppy
03-23-2005, 10:29 PM
In other words, Frazod doesn't want to be the only puss driving a V6 Mustang (barf) so please buy one.
ROFL

DT

:LOL:
Really!!!

Why didn't he just buy a Miata.
dtebbe
03-23-2005, 10:30 PM
I'm assuming you haven't driven one. There's nothing "puss" about it.

Eww! Eww! I think I got a nerve!

Dude, you could have had a:
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:B3Rg82oZeuAJ:bh2.htc.net/~mrch/v8.jpe

My wife's Honda Pilot has more horsepower than your "Sports Car". ROFL

DT
Frazod
03-23-2005, 10:31 PM
Eww! Eww! I think I got a nerve!

Dude, you could have had a:
http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:B3Rg82oZeuAJ:bh2.htc.net/~mrch/v8.jpe

DT

I'll tell you what. You pay my f#cking mortgage, and I'll go get the V8.
keg in kc
03-23-2005, 10:36 PM
I'm assuming you haven't driven one. There's nothing "puss" about it.Certainly not the driver, who enjoys belting back crystal light and has an affinity for home decor.
Miles
03-24-2005, 02:12 AM
Eww! Eww! I think I got a nerve!

My wife's Honda Pilot has more horsepower than your "Sports Car". ROFL

DT

Im sure its 0-60 is below 7 sec as well. Raw HP is not necessarily the best to go by when evaluating overall performace.
teedubya
03-24-2005, 04:13 AM
I think I may get one of these in about 5 years when they will cost 1/3
BigRedChief
03-24-2005, 08:03 AM
You guys are raining on my parade. Stop it.:spank:

And I think 0-60 in 5 seconds in fast enough for my needs. So :moon:
RedNFeisty
03-24-2005, 10:27 AM
I like the original Shelby Cobra to hell with the Mustang. They make some knock offs that are pretty sweet now too.

Sweet car BD!!

I do not like the new models that are coming out. If they want to use the name of an old car, please keep the body style somewhat close to what the old classics were. STOP ****ing up the vehicles!! I hate Mustangs.

Now, I would be that the new Caddi convertable could get GoChiefs and others laid.
BigRedChief
03-25-2005, 01:17 PM
Sweet car BD!!

I do not like the new models that are coming out. If they want to use the name of an old car, please keep the body style somewhat close to what the old classics were. STOP ****ing up the vehicles!! I hate Mustangs.

Now, I would be that the new Caddi convertable could get GoChiefs and others laid.
WTF are you talking about? The 2005 Mustangs are almost exact copies of the Mustang from 1967-69. Interior/exterior etc but with some nice accesories. 500 watt CD x6 and MP3 player with 6 JBL speakers. Chrome spinners, Leather interior etc etc.

Got the wife talked into buying one. Gonna make an offer tonight.

Doesnt look to far off from the classic muscle car if you ask me?

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/ford/mustang/100464028/photogallery.html?pg_type=Coupe%2FHatchback