ZL1 VS GT500

2cnd chance · 08-03-2016, 11:18 AM

What do you think?

This prototype looks like a GT350 on steroids.

Ford may have brought back the GT350 moniker, but as these spy photos reveal, the automaker may not have killed off all plans for an even higher-end GT500. Through the camouflage, we can see the car looks even more aggressive than the Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R, pointing towards a muscle car that's faster and even more powerful.

The camouflage is heaviest at the front, where the prototype appears to have a much more aggressive front end than Ford's current track-oriented Mustangs. The hood is larger, while the air intakes have also grown in size. At the back, there's a massive wing that dwarfs the one found on the GT350R.

The prototype is riding on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, which is a step above the GT350's Michelin Pilot Super Sports and just below the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber on the GT350R. The brakes come courtesy of Brembo and utilize cross-drilled rotors.

While the Mustang tried to dodge our photographers' cameras by weaving through traffic, they managed to spot a sticker on the windshield that reads "TT-0081." The same "TT" designation was spotted on Ford SVT Raptor pickup prototypes and could be indicative of a turbocharged engine. With rumors indicating that the next GT500 should put out between 750 and 800 horsepower, a turbocharged engine would help Ford take the battle to the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Let's hope that's what we're looking at here.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthu...oxy?li=BBnb4R5

ChefBorOzzy · 08-03-2016, 11:34 AM

I don't think it'll put out 750-800, but it'll probably have more than ZL1.

ChefBorOzzy · 08-03-2016, 11:36 AM

Multiple people have stated that TT probably stands for tool trials.. Something along those lines.

nivek · 08-03-2016, 12:06 PM

Great time to be alive and a gear head. I love this new horsepower war and am baffled by the amount of power they are squeezing out of these motors while maintaining the factory warranty.

EE7 · 08-03-2016, 12:21 PM

Speaking of horsepower anybody see the spy shots of the new ZR1 vette?

Expunge · 08-03-2016, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nivek

Great time to be alive and a gear head. I love this new horsepower war and am baffled by the amount of power they are squeezing out of these motors while maintaining the factory warranty.

Until it goes up in flames

http://jalopnik.com/holy-shit-a-ford...-fi-1784671243

Gen_Nick3.8 · 08-03-2016, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Expunge

Until it goes up in flames

http://jalopnik.com/holy-shit-a-ford...-fi-1784671243

Ford did right by him and gave him a big upgrade a GT350R. It has an unfortunate event involving an oil leak.

nosoupforyou · 08-03-2016, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen_Nick3.8

Ford did right by him and gave him a big upgrade a GT350R. It has an unfortunate event involving an oil leak.

For almost melting my ass I would have pushed for the new GT

Bhobbs · 08-03-2016, 12:45 PM

I expect the GT500 to make way more power than the ZL1, especially if it goes twin turbo.

2cnd chance · 08-03-2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EE7

Speaking of horsepower anybody see the spy shots of the new ZR1 vette?

It's posted in the 6Gen Z/28 threads - Camaro V Corvette

clanky · 08-03-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EE7

Speaking of horsepower anybody see the spy shots of the new ZR1 vette?

I bet it's just the new Z06 with a bigger hood. A mule that doesn't have the spoiler on or something along those lines.... But who knows?!

DenverTaco07 · 08-03-2016, 12:48 PM

mmm...finally some concrete evidence of a GT500. Looks good.

clanky · 08-03-2016, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Expunge

Until it goes up in flames

http://jalopnik.com/holy-shit-a-ford...-fi-1784671243

Damn! Who or whatever body shop painted those flames on there did one hell of a Job! They almost look 100% real!

DenverTaco07 · 08-03-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by clanky

I bet it's just the new Z06 with a bigger hood. A mule that doesn't have the spoiler on or something along those lines.... But who knows?!

I wonder why they would even hide it at all, Unless they are doing more than just fixing the heat issue and coming out with a C7.5 Vette.

I'm thinking if it was just a Z06 with the fixes in place they wouldn't bother hiding it, but maybe they are cuz it's going to have different lines.

08-03-2016, 11:18 AM	#1
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	ZL1 VS GT500 What do you think? This prototype looks like a GT350 on steroids. Ford may have brought back the GT350 moniker, but as these spy photos reveal, the automaker may not have killed off all plans for an even higher-end GT500. Through the camouflage, we can see the car looks even more aggressive than the Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R, pointing towards a muscle car that's faster and even more powerful. The camouflage is heaviest at the front, where the prototype appears to have a much more aggressive front end than Ford's current track-oriented Mustangs. The hood is larger, while the air intakes have also grown in size. At the back, there's a massive wing that dwarfs the one found on the GT350R. The prototype is riding on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires, which is a step above the GT350's Michelin Pilot Super Sports and just below the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber on the GT350R. The brakes come courtesy of Brembo and utilize cross-drilled rotors. While the Mustang tried to dodge our photographers' cameras by weaving through traffic, they managed to spot a sticker on the windshield that reads "TT-0081." The same "TT" designation was spotted on Ford SVT Raptor pickup prototypes and could be indicative of a turbocharged engine. With rumors indicating that the next GT500 should put out between 750 and 800 horsepower, a turbocharged engine would help Ford take the battle to the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Let's hope that's what we're looking at here. http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthu...oxy?li=BBnb4R5 Attached Images __________________

08-03-2016, 12:45 PM	#9
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,989	I expect the GT500 to make way more power than the ZL1, especially if it goes twin turbo. __________________

08-03-2016, 12:48 PM	#12
DenverTaco07 Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2017 Volt, 2013 Pilot Join Date: May 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,274	mmm...finally some concrete evidence of a GT500. Looks good. __________________ 2017 SS 1LE \| HBM \| Vortech V3-Si supercharger (620RWHP and 575ft lbs) \| PDR \| Black Bowties \| Illuminated Front Black Bowtie \| Illuminated Door Sills \| Smoked Tails \| vented seats mod

08-03-2016, 11:34 AM	#2
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	I don't think it'll put out 750-800, but it'll probably have more than ZL1.

08-03-2016, 11:36 AM	#3
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Multiple people have stated that TT probably stands for tool trials.. Something along those lines.

08-03-2016, 12:06 PM	#4
nivek Drives: 2015 ZL1 Black #100 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 102	Great time to be alive and a gear head. I love this new horsepower war and am baffled by the amount of power they are squeezing out of these motors while maintaining the factory warranty.

08-03-2016, 12:21 PM	#5
EE7 Drives: New Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 188	Speaking of horsepower anybody see the spy shots of the new ZR1 vette?

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