Anyone have a 2005 Mustang?

[rpm]

Originally posted by Ripsnort
My head rested against the B-pillar in that year  (actually since 1990 models) no matter what position the seat was in.  The new ones have more head room. (Yeah, let the "fat head" jokes begin)Instant death if you ever get T-boned.

Maybe if you didn't have that parrot on your head...

[SFRT - Frenchy]

[FUNKED1]

Originally posted by Edbert
I KNOW you cannot beat the performance for $25K.

SRT-4

[Edbert1]

Originally posted by FUNKED1
SRT-4

BZZZZZZZZZZZZT!

Stock 2005 Mustang GT
0-60 = 5.2
0-100 = 13.2
1/4 mile = 13.8@104
60-0 = 116ft

Stock SRT-4
0-60 = 5.6
0-100 = 14.1
1/4 mile = 14.4@ 93
60-0 = 120 feet

Dodge sqeaked some amazing performance out of their little neon I'll readilly agree, but from the factory that thing is about as tweaked as it can get without adding forced induction. There's a ton of room on the stock GT for improvement. I know guys in the local club who are getting 25 additional hp at the wheels with a tune and a CAI. Add a full exhaust to that and they are getting close to 50rwhp over stock.  I was actually suprised to see the Mustang beat the SRT-4 in braking considering how much heavier it is and all.

Besides, however tweaked the SRT-4 is it is still just a Neon...LOL. It will always be a 4-door econobox. I thought you'd mention the WRX instead, it CAN beat the '05-GT 0-40mph beacuse the 4X4 gets some awesome launches, although it loses every other performance test other than handling on wet pavement.

Nice try though.

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Drunky
I just bought an '06 mustang.

It out-excelerates, out corners, and just out performs a BMW.  End of story.

Originally posted by Ripsnort
(No doubt I'll be hammered by the usual suspects for "bragging" about someone elses new car...)

You're too predictable Drunky.

[Drunky]

But so are you Rip.  That's why we work so well together as a comedy team.  You are my Laurel to my Hardy.

[FUNKED1]

Originally posted by Edbert
BZZZZZZZZZZZZT!

I think those SRT-4 numbers might be from the original SRT-4, not the improved one they are selling now.
Here's the latest numbers from Car and Driver.

Zero to 60 mph: 5.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.4 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 24.8 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.7 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.9 sec @ 103 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 153 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 169 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.86 g
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 22 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy: 17 mpg

Zero to 60 mph: 5.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 26.1 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.9 sec
Standing 1/4-mile: 13.8 sec @ 102 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 149 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 183 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17 mpg
C/D-observed fuel economy: 16 mpg

Which one is which?  
Driver's race IMHO.

WRX doesn't have the power of either car, but it hooks up better at low speeds, and has a really nice suspension and brakes.  I wouldn't change my buying decision except to save my money for an STi.  

[nuchpatrick]

Originally posted by FUNKED1

Driver's race IMHO.
 

Funky, could't have said it any better...  One miss-shift, or a smokey burn out could really screw the pooch.

[SFRT - Frenchy]

Originally posted by FUNKED1


WRX doesn't have the power of either car, but it hooks up better at low speeds, and has a really nice suspension and brakes.  I wouldn't change my buying decision except to save my money for an STi.  

Nothing can beat the launch of a AWD:cool:  but driving fun goes to RWD.

[FUNKED1]

That's why I wish I had STi, change it from FWD to AWD to RWD by turning a knob.

[6GunUSMC]

Originally posted by Dago
Me too.  Though sounds like it might be late 2006 before they hit the showroom.

Time to return to my Mustang roots.  (first car I owned was a 70 Mach I w/ 428CJ)

dago

My 2nd car was a 1973 MachI with 351CJ (Q-code, step up from standard cleveland) Man do I miss .59 cent/gallon Gasoline

[Lazerr]

STi does that? lol

[FUNKED1]

I got it wrong, it can only vary F/R balance from 50/50 to 30/70.  It's called DCCD.

[DREDIOCK]

"Anyone have a 2005 Mustang? "

No but I did get to see one break down just today pulling out of a McDonalds parking lot.

It just shut off and wouldnt start..

I know this cause I got to push it back into the parking lot so I could get by.

Nice looking car though

[eagl]

My firebird has done that to me twice in 6 years... just shut off and wouldn't start.  It was due to the security system.  It goofed on reading the chip in the key and disabled the starter for 15 min.  Nice feature, not sure if it would deter a modern thief but it's probably effective against a screwdriver jammed into the ignition.