The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will go> on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

http://www.muscular­mustangs.com/2005/ne­ws0001cobra.php>

Furthermore, Motor Trend for May has a full spread on the car with> pictures. I quote from the article:>

"Shelby Cobra GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 produces over 450> hp>

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the "step up" to big-block power> from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 steps up to Ford's> 5.4-liter "MOD" V-8. The result? The GT500 is the most powerful factory> Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from> SVT's experience with supercharging the "MOD" engine to deliver more> than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.>

The cast-iron-block, four-valve engine is force-fed an air-and-fuel> mixture via a screw-type supercharger at 8.5 pounds per square inch of> boost. Aluminum cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings sourced from> the Ford GT program bring a high level of proven durability to the> drivetrain, while upgraded cooling components promise longevity.> "Powered by SVT" camshaft covers are the finishing touch to the engine.>

This version of the 5.4-liter V-8 has a higher horsepower rating than> any other factory Mustang in history," says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief> vehicle engineer. "It really delivers on the essence of two great names> in Ford performance - a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with> supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power.>

The engine has been further tuned from its first application in a> Mustang, the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, a limited edition model of 300> units.>

Helping to put the power of the GT500's supercharged V-8 to the> pavement is a T-56 six-speed manual gearbox. The evenly spaced gears> mean less stirring is needed to find the "sweet spot" in keeping the> revs "on cam" for power to pass, while at the same time making the most> of the engine's broad torque curve. The heavy-duty transmission has> proven itself a willing companion to V-8 power in Mustangs in both road> and track environments, including the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, 2004> SVT Mustang Cobra and the new race-winning Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.>

Great power requires great control>

The great Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s were anything but one-trick> ponies. They earned their stripes on twisty roads and race tracks> across America and Europe. The Shelby Cobra GT500 show car continues> that legacy of all-around performance.>

The GT500 starts with the solid 2005 Mustang underpinnings. The all-new> Mustang's platform was designed from the beginning with performance> derivatives in mind, providing an exceptionally rigid, well-engineered> starting point for SVT chassis engineers.>

Using real-world experience gained during more than 12 years of> building great-handling SVT Mustang Cobras, SVT engineers retune and> upgrade key chassis components. Improvements such as revised shocks,> spring rates and upgraded stabilizer bars help the GT500 stop and turn> with the same authority as it goes.>

The GT500 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with> "Reverse L" lower control arms, and a solid-axle, three-link rear> suspension with coil springs and a Panhard rod for precise control of> the rear axle.>

This rear suspension design has been validated on the track by Ford> Racing. The race-prepared Ford Racing Mustang FR500C was purpose-built> from the base 2005 Mustang body structure and suspension geometry to> run in the Grand-Am Cup series, a class of road racing for> production-based cars. Competing against the best from Germany and> Japan, a Mustang FR500C competed in and won its first ever race in the> season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2005.>

SVT and Ford Racing will be working closer than ever as we go forward> on future projects, especially Mustangs," says Thai-Tang, a Ford Racing> alumnus who served as the race engineer for the Newman-Haas Racing team> in 1993. "The Mustang FR500C racing program is an exact demonstration> of the capability we engineered into the mainstream Mustang to be> capable of. Now, we have both a Daytona victory and the return of the> Shelby Cobra GT500 to showcase Mustang performance possibilities.>

To match this power and handling ability, SVT fitted some of the> biggest brakes in the business to the GT500. Fourteen-inch> cross-drilled Brembo rotors up front and 13-inch discs in the rear> continue SVT's legacy of great-braking Mustangs. Secure footing is> provided by 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.">

So, two SVT products upcoming ­.>

Time to upgrade mine so I can keep the GT500 boys humble for a years or> so ;).>

The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will

on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

http://www.muscular­mustangs.com/2005/ne­ws0001cobra.php>

Furthermore, Motor Trend for May has a full spread on the car with> pictures. I quote from the article:

As for the pricing, I'm being told by everyone that the> GT500, given that it's actually an SVT product and> not a "special edition", will be under $40k. They are> planning on 7500 of them which about right for an> SVT Mustang run, so maybe that number's good.

So much for rumors ­.>

The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will go>on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

Furthermore, Motor Trend for May has a full spread on the car with>pictures. I quote from the article:>

"Shelby Cobra GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 produces over 450>hp>

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the "step up" to big-block power>from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 steps up to Ford's>5.4-liter "MOD" V-8. The result? The GT500 is the most powerful factory>Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from>SVT's experience with supercharging the "MOD" engine to deliver more>than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.>

The cast-iron-block, four-valve engine is force-fed an air-and-fuel>mixtur­e via a screw-type supercharger at 8.5 pounds per square inch of>boost. Aluminum cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings sourced from>the Ford GT program bring a high level of proven durability to the>drivetrain, while upgraded cooling components promise longevity.>"Powered­ by SVT" camshaft covers are the finishing touch to the engine.>

This version of the 5.4-liter V-8 has a higher horsepower rating than>any other factory Mustang in history," says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief>vehicle engineer. "It really delivers on the essence of two great names>in Ford performance - a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with>supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power.>

The engine has been further tuned from its first application in a>Mustang, the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, a limited edition model of 300>units.>

Helping to put the power of the GT500's supercharged V-8 to the>pavement is a T-56 six-speed manual gearbox. The evenly spaced gears>mean less stirring is needed to find the "sweet spot" in keeping the>revs "on cam" for power to pass, while at the same time making the most>of the engine's broad torque curve. The heavy-duty transmission has>proven itself a willing companion to V-8 power in Mustangs in both road>and track environments, including the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, 2004>SVT Mustang Cobra and the new race-winning Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.>

Great power requires great control>

The great Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s were anything but one-trick>ponies. They earned their stripes on twisty roads and race tracks>across America and Europe. The Shelby Cobra GT500 show car continues>that legacy of all-around performance.>

The GT500 starts with the solid 2005 Mustang underpinnings. The all-new>Mustang's platform was designed from the beginning with performance>derivat­ives in mind, providing an exceptionally rigid, well-engineered>sta­rting point for SVT chassis engineers.>

Using real-world experience gained during more than 12 years of>building great-handling SVT Mustang Cobras, SVT engineers retune and>upgrade key chassis components. Improvements such as revised shocks,>spring rates and upgraded stabilizer bars help the GT500 stop and turn>with the same authority as it goes.>

The GT500 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with>"Reverse L" lower control arms, and a solid-axle, three-link rear>suspension with coil springs and a Panhard rod for precise control of>the rear axle.>

This rear suspension design has been validated on the track by Ford>Racing. The race-prepared Ford Racing Mustang FR500C was purpose-built>from the base 2005 Mustang body structure and suspension geometry to>run in the Grand-Am Cup series, a class of road racing for>production-base­d cars. Competing against the best from Germany and>Japan, a Mustang FR500C competed in and won its first ever race in the>season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2005.>

SVT and Ford Racing will be working closer than ever as we go forward>on future projects, especially Mustangs," says Thai-Tang, a Ford Racing>alumnus who served as the race engineer for the Newman-Haas Racing team>in 1993. "The Mustang FR500C racing program is an exact demonstration>of the capability we engineered into the mainstream Mustang to be>capable of. Now, we have both a Daytona victory and the return of the>Shelby Cobra GT500 to showcase Mustang performance possibilities.>

To match this power and handling ability, SVT fitted some of the>biggest brakes in the business to the GT500. Fourteen-inch>cross­-drilled Brembo rotors up front and 13-inch discs in the rear>continue SVT's legacy of great-braking Mustangs. Secure footing is>provided by 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.">

So, two SVT products upcoming ­.>

Time to upgrade mine so I can keep the GT500 boys humble for a years or>so ;).>

The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will go> on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

http://www.muscular­mustangs.com/2005/ne­ws0001cobra.php>

Furthermore, Motor Trend for May has a full spread on the car with> pictures. I quote from the article:>

"Shelby Cobra GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 produces over 450> hp>

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the "step up" to big-block power> from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 steps up to Ford's> 5.4-liter "MOD" V-8. The result? The GT500 is the most powerful factory> Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from> SVT's experience with supercharging the "MOD" engine to deliver more> than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.>

The cast-iron-block, four-valve engine is force-fed an air-and-fuel> mixture via a screw-type supercharger at 8.5 pounds per square inch of> boost. Aluminum cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings sourced from> the Ford GT program bring a high level of proven durability to the> drivetrain, while upgraded cooling components promise longevity.> "Powered by SVT" camshaft covers are the finishing touch to the engine.>

This version of the 5.4-liter V-8 has a higher horsepower rating than> any other factory Mustang in history," says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief> vehicle engineer. "It really delivers on the essence of two great names> in Ford performance - a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with> supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power.>

The engine has been further tuned from its first application in a> Mustang, the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, a limited edition model of 300> units.>

Helping to put the power of the GT500's supercharged V-8 to the> pavement is a T-56 six-speed manual gearbox. The evenly spaced gears> mean less stirring is needed to find the "sweet spot" in keeping the> revs "on cam" for power to pass, while at the same time making the most> of the engine's broad torque curve. The heavy-duty transmission has> proven itself a willing companion to V-8 power in Mustangs in both road> and track environments, including the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, 2004> SVT Mustang Cobra and the new race-winning Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.>

Great power requires great control>

The great Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s were anything but one-trick> ponies. They earned their stripes on twisty roads and race tracks> across America and Europe. The Shelby Cobra GT500 show car continues> that legacy of all-around performance.>

The GT500 starts with the solid 2005 Mustang underpinnings. The all-new> Mustang's platform was designed from the beginning with performance> derivatives in mind, providing an exceptionally rigid, well-engineered> starting point for SVT chassis engineers.>

Using real-world experience gained during more than 12 years of> building great-handling SVT Mustang Cobras, SVT engineers retune and> upgrade key chassis components. Improvements such as revised shocks,> spring rates and upgraded stabilizer bars help the GT500 stop and turn> with the same authority as it goes.>

The GT500 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with> "Reverse L" lower control arms, and a solid-axle, three-link rear> suspension with coil springs and a Panhard rod for precise control of> the rear axle.>

This rear suspension design has been validated on the track by Ford> Racing. The race-prepared Ford Racing Mustang FR500C was purpose-built> from the base 2005 Mustang body structure and suspension geometry to> run in the Grand-Am Cup series, a class of road racing for> production-based cars. Competing against the best from Germany and> Japan, a Mustang FR500C competed in and won its first ever race in the> season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2005.>

SVT and Ford Racing will be working closer than ever as we go forward> on future projects, especially Mustangs," says Thai-Tang, a Ford Racing> alumnus who served as the race engineer for the Newman-Haas Racing team> in 1993. "The Mustang FR500C racing program is an exact demonstration> of the capability we engineered into the mainstream Mustang to be> capable of. Now, we have both a Daytona victory and the return of the> Shelby Cobra GT500 to showcase Mustang performance possibilities.>

To match this power and handling ability, SVT fitted some of the> biggest brakes in the business to the GT500. Fourteen-inch> cross-drilled Brembo rotors up front and 13-inch discs in the rear> continue SVT's legacy of great-braking Mustangs. Secure footing is> provided by 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.">

So, two SVT products upcoming ­.>

Time to upgrade mine so I can keep the GT500 boys humble for a years or> so ;).>

<snip>>

I did not know that the GT used a Whipple-style.>

Where are you getting yours? How much?>

Whatta ya suppose that big red pulley> button is on the dash??????

That's for the ejector seat, for when your significant other says "SLOW> THE F' DOWN" for the 25th time.>

180 Out>

The other debate I'm waging is that I've got> buddies who are working on their own turbo> kit for this car. I just rode in a twin turbo'd 2V that> knocked my socks off. My DOHC will respond> better to that kind of boost but even with the> "consideration" I'll be getting the kit would be at> least $1.5k more than the blower because of all the parts.

I just dunno ­.

a Gale Banks twin-turbo SBC:> http://www.bankspow­er.com/Twin -Turbo-images/TwinT­urbo-offsid

Whatta ya suppose that big red pulley> button is on the dash??????

The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will go>on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

Furthermore, Motor Trend for May has a full spread on the car with>pictures. I quote from the article:>

"Shelby Cobra GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 produces over 450>hp>

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the "step up" to big-block power>from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 steps up to Ford's>5.4-liter "MOD" V-8. The result? The GT500 is the most powerful factory>Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from>SVT's experience with supercharging the "MOD" engine to deliver more>than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.>

The cast-iron-block, four-valve engine is force-fed an air-and-fuel>mixtur­e via a screw-type supercharger at 8.5 pounds per square inch of>boost. Aluminum cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings sourced from>the Ford GT program bring a high level of proven durability to the>drivetrain, while upgraded cooling components promise longevity.>"Powered­ by SVT" camshaft covers are the finishing touch to the engine.>

This version of the 5.4-liter V-8 has a higher horsepower rating than>any other factory Mustang in history," says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief>vehicle engineer. "It really delivers on the essence of two great names>in Ford performance - a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with>supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power.>

The engine has been further tuned from its first application in a>Mustang, the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, a limited edition model of 300>units.>

Helping to put the power of the GT500's supercharged V-8 to the>pavement is a T-56 six-speed manual gearbox. The evenly spaced gears>mean less stirring is needed to find the "sweet spot" in keeping the>revs "on cam" for power to pass, while at the same time making the most>of the engine's broad torque curve. The heavy-duty transmission has>proven itself a willing companion to V-8 power in Mustangs in both road>and track environments, including the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, 2004>SVT Mustang Cobra and the new race-winning Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.>

Great power requires great control>

The great Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s were anything but one-trick>ponies. They earned their stripes on twisty roads and race tracks>across America and Europe. The Shelby Cobra GT500 show car continues>that legacy of all-around performance.>

The GT500 starts with the solid 2005 Mustang underpinnings. The all-new>Mustang's platform was designed from the beginning with performance>derivat­ives in mind, providing an exceptionally rigid, well-engineered>sta­rting point for SVT chassis engineers.>

Using real-world experience gained during more than 12 years of>building great-handling SVT Mustang Cobras, SVT engineers retune and>upgrade key chassis components. Improvements such as revised shocks,>spring rates and upgraded stabilizer bars help the GT500 stop and turn>with the same authority as it goes.>

The GT500 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with>"Reverse L" lower control arms, and a solid-axle, three-link rear>suspension with coil springs and a Panhard rod for precise control of>the rear axle.>

This rear suspension design has been validated on the track by Ford>Racing. The race-prepared Ford Racing Mustang FR500C was purpose-built>from the base 2005 Mustang body structure and suspension geometry to>run in the Grand-Am Cup series, a class of road racing for>production-base­d cars. Competing against the best from Germany and>Japan, a Mustang FR500C competed in and won its first ever race in the>season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2005.>

SVT and Ford Racing will be working closer than ever as we go forward>on future projects, especially Mustangs," says Thai-Tang, a Ford Racing>alumnus who served as the race engineer for the Newman-Haas Racing team>in 1993. "The Mustang FR500C racing program is an exact demonstration>of the capability we engineered into the mainstream Mustang to be>capable of. Now, we have both a Daytona victory and the return of the>Shelby Cobra GT500 to showcase Mustang performance possibilities.>

To match this power and handling ability, SVT fitted some of the>biggest brakes in the business to the GT500. Fourteen-inch>cross­-drilled Brembo rotors up front and 13-inch discs in the rear>continue SVT's legacy of great-braking Mustangs. Secure footing is>provided by 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.">

So, two SVT products upcoming ­.>

Time to upgrade mine so I can keep the GT500 boys humble for a years or>so ;).>

The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will go>on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

Furthermore, Motor Trend for May has a full spread on the car with>pictures. I quote from the article:>

"Shelby Cobra GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter DOHC V-8 produces over 450>hp>

Just as the original Shelby GT500 was the "step up" to big-block power>from the GT350, the new Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 steps up to Ford's>5.4-liter "MOD" V-8. The result? The GT500 is the most powerful factory>Mustang ever. Its supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 evolves from>SVT's experience with supercharging the "MOD" engine to deliver more>than 450 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque.>

The cast-iron-block, four-valve engine is force-fed an air-and-fuel>mixtur­e via a screw-type supercharger at 8.5 pounds per square inch of>boost. Aluminum cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings sourced from>the Ford GT program bring a high level of proven durability to the>drivetrain, while upgraded cooling components promise longevity.>"Powered­ by SVT" camshaft covers are the finishing touch to the engine.>

This version of the 5.4-liter V-8 has a higher horsepower rating than>any other factory Mustang in history," says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief>vehicle engineer. "It really delivers on the essence of two great names>in Ford performance - a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with>supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power.>

The engine has been further tuned from its first application in a>Mustang, the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, a limited edition model of 300>units.>

Helping to put the power of the GT500's supercharged V-8 to the>pavement is a T-56 six-speed manual gearbox. The evenly spaced gears>mean less stirring is needed to find the "sweet spot" in keeping the>revs "on cam" for power to pass, while at the same time making the most>of the engine's broad torque curve. The heavy-duty transmission has>proven itself a willing companion to V-8 power in Mustangs in both road>and track environments, including the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, 2004>SVT Mustang Cobra and the new race-winning Ford Racing Mustang FR500C.>

Great power requires great control>

The great Shelby Mustangs of the 1960s were anything but one-trick>ponies. They earned their stripes on twisty roads and race tracks>across America and Europe. The Shelby Cobra GT500 show car continues>that legacy of all-around performance.>

The GT500 starts with the solid 2005 Mustang underpinnings. The all-new>Mustang's platform was designed from the beginning with performance>derivat­ives in mind, providing an exceptionally rigid, well-engineered>sta­rting point for SVT chassis engineers.>

Using real-world experience gained during more than 12 years of>building great-handling SVT Mustang Cobras, SVT engineers retune and>upgrade key chassis components. Improvements such as revised shocks,>spring rates and upgraded stabilizer bars help the GT500 stop and turn>with the same authority as it goes.>

The GT500 features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with>"Reverse L" lower control arms, and a solid-axle, three-link rear>suspension with coil springs and a Panhard rod for precise control of>the rear axle.>

This rear suspension design has been validated on the track by Ford>Racing. The race-prepared Ford Racing Mustang FR500C was purpose-built>from the base 2005 Mustang body structure and suspension geometry to>run in the Grand-Am Cup series, a class of road racing for>production-base­d cars. Competing against the best from Germany and>Japan, a Mustang FR500C competed in and won its first ever race in the>season-opener at Daytona International Speedway in February 2005.>

SVT and Ford Racing will be working closer than ever as we go forward>on future projects, especially Mustangs," says Thai-Tang, a Ford Racing>alumnus who served as the race engineer for the Newman-Haas Racing team>in 1993. "The Mustang FR500C racing program is an exact demonstration>of the capability we engineered into the mainstream Mustang to be>capable of. Now, we have both a Daytona victory and the return of the>Shelby Cobra GT500 to showcase Mustang performance possibilities.>

To match this power and handling ability, SVT fitted some of the>biggest brakes in the business to the GT500. Fourteen-inch>cross­-drilled Brembo rotors up front and 13-inch discs in the rear>continue SVT's legacy of great-braking Mustangs. Secure footing is>provided by 19-inch wheels wrapped in high-performance tires.">

So, two SVT products upcoming ­.>

Time to upgrade mine so I can keep the GT500 boys humble for a years or>so ;).>

- are they building it in the convertible?> - will it be as tunable and upgradable as the 03/04's (i read the 05's-up> utilize a drive-by-wire, variable cam setup, and that is not as condusive to> upgrades)

- are they building it in the convertible?

- will it be as tunable and upgradable as the 03/04's (i read the

With the 5.4L blown Ford GT engine it will be a $25 pulley away from> making 600+ rwhp.

Well, maybe a $125 pulley.....

The press for release for the Adrenaline at the NYIAS states it will go> on sale at the same time as the GT500:>

http://www.muscular­mustangs.com/2005/ne­ws0001cobra.php>