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      01-27-2020, 12:14 PM   #23
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The GT 500 is pretty damn quick on a lap as well. Should be a good race.

1:55 is really quick.

For comparison, Pobst did a 2:00.82 in GT350 and 2.00.61 in M3 Competition.
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Lap time comparisons would be interesting in the future but honestly I can only see BMW M8 being quicker.
BMW has not been able to match Shelby in track capability for a long time.
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      01-27-2020, 12:43 PM   #26
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Let me preface by saying that the new M8 Competition is VERY good looking, sounding, gripping, seating, LOL, you get the idea! For such a heavy vehicle, it is putting it's power down nicely in various videos I've seen including against a new R8! Something BMW can certainly be proud of. As I consider it a "WORLD GT" worthy of anybody's consideration!

The Ford GT500 is Nucking Futs.... PERIOD! With slight Mods it becomes otherwordly!
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      01-27-2020, 12:53 PM   #27
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GT500 came back strong but was never really in it.

This is why BMW moves to MXDrive, traction wins that pull.

Lap time comparisons would be interesting in the future but honestly I can only see BMW M8 being quicker.
10.55 @ 134, the mustang is definitely in it.
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      01-27-2020, 01:07 PM   #28
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So the GT500 won that 1/4 mile then?

M8 launches ahead
M8 isn't passed
M8 crosses 1/4 mile first

Sure if this was a mile, a half mile the GT500 walls it.

I will repeat my statement the GT500 comes back but as never in that 1/4 mile unless final trap speed is the only measure?
I mean, did you watch the whole video? The M8 wins the first race, sure, but the GT500 definitely won a few of the rounds as well
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Damn, that Mustang is QUICK!! I can't believe that people are writing that Mustang wasn't even in it.... lmao are you blind??? That Mustang is feeding the beans to that M8...

Here is how well those Mustangs perform with little mods:
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Down 143 bhp, I'd be curious to see a stage 1 M8 vs the GT500. In theory, GT500 should still have more power, but I wonder if it would pull the M8 in as easily as it did.
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I own a 2016 mustang with a big Kenne bell supercharger, long tube headers, Corsa racing exhaust etc. And a real manual transmission!! I am also a huge bmw and mustang enthusiast and have owned too many bimmers to mention. Both manufacturers do an excellent job at what they specialize in. A Shelby GT500 costs 70k less than the M8. Until BMW learns how to boost large displacement V8s and strays away from their tried and true I6....They will never beat the best domestic muscle cars in drag racing. And for the record driving an AWD small block V8 with twin turbos is easy! Set the software to launch mode, stab, and steer. The computer takes it from there!
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There is an old adage in drag racing! There is no replacement for displacement. The Shelby has the equivalent of a modern big block V8. BMW focuses on boosting small blocks. It's the equivalent of a 289 small block Vs a big 396
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Crazy....I can honestly foresee many people dying in these cars because they have no business behind the wheel of high HP cars.
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Still favoring M8 for dozens of other reasons. Isolated 0 to some number statistics represent a small percentage of all buying decision factors.
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The Stang is quicker and it's obvious. Dude driving M8 historically has ridiculous reaction time. If both of these cars are launched identically, Stang wins everytime, period.
Also don't think for a moment that the Ford is a one trick pony. See the Porsche Vid above.
that said... If I'm shopping for a $140k Grand Tourer, I'm snatching the M8 without hesitation. Fantastic overall vehicle with shit loads of curbside appeal.
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The Stang is quicker and it's obvious. Dude driving M8 historically has ridiculous reaction time. If both of these cars are launched identically, Stang wins everytime, period.
Also don't think for a moment that the Ford is a one trick pony. See the Porsche Vid above.
that said... If I'm shopping for a $140k Grand Tourer, I'm snatching the M8 without hesitation. Fantastic overall vehicle with shit loads of curbside appeal.
The IRS was/is a game changer for mustangs and I believe this is the first time for the GT500.
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M8 is very fast and consistent, especially from a dig. Those traps don't lie, though. 126 vs. 133 is a huge difference. From a roll the GT500 wins every time unless you're talking 10-20mph rolls, where is struggles with traction.

Also, don't forget this GT500 had the passenger seat out and a res delete. So not completely stock.

My biggest complaint with the M8 is the astronomical price and equally astronomical depreciation that comes with these big lux coupes. M8 Comps are $150-160K with options. Lease or buy, why would you get one over a 992 Carrera 4S? The Porsche is actually cheaper in this case, if optioned right.

GT500 is not any better. $90-100K MSRP for a Mustang is ridiculous. After the current $10-20K markups we are talking about a $115-120K Mustang...
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I was not going to post but I have to say it. Customers shopping M8s are not cross shopping GT500s and vice versa. Not to mention the interior and fit and finish of the Mustang is no better than a $35k Mustang GT. Add to that the horrible dealer service, waiting in line to get your $100k mustang serviced behind a eco sport or fiesta no thanks. Or a fiesta loaner car? You get what you pay for and all of these high dollar cars depreciate like mad. You want resale buy a Honda or Toyota. Peace and out.

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mustang laying down the dick. impressive, and sounds amazing.

I'll take the m8 though. lol

No tree mod for me with the Mustang
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I was not going to post but I have to say it. Customers shopping M8s are not cross shopping GT500s and vice versa. Not to mention the interior and fit and finish of the Mustang is no better than a $35k Mustang GT. Add to that the horrible dealer service, waiting in line to get your $100k mustang serviced behind a eco sport or fiesta no thanks. Or a fiesta loaner car? You get what you pay for and all of these high dollar cars depreciate like mad. You want resale buy a Honda or Toyota. Peace and out.

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Agreed and called that out as although I'm a fan of the Mustang body style and new GT500 there is no way in hell I'd give up the luxury of the M850i whatsoever. Although as mentioned in my post on the thread if I was looking to track my car the GT500 would look like a bargain against the M8C but once again if that was my requirement I would have went all-in on a M8C as no way I'd give up the luxury. The Lexus LC500 Infotainment killed it for me and there is no way the SYNC system can even compete let alone the rest of the interior.
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M850 German Lux Version of GT350
M8 German Lux Version of GT500

I kid people all the time I drive a German Mustang lol
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M850 German Lux Version of GT350
M8 German Lux Version of GT500

I kid people all the time I drive a German Mustang lol
LOL but to Noushy's and my point you're driving the luxury version and willing to bet my 401K (not really) you wouldn't pick the GT350 over your M850i.
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M850 German Lux Version of GT350
M8 German Lux Version of GT500

I kid people all the time I drive a German Mustang lol
LOL but to Noushy's and my point you're driving the luxury version and willing to bet my 401K (not really) you wouldn't pick the GT350 over your M850i.
Why not have both? Get a GT350 and a luxury car for the price of an M8? problem solved

Again, no one is cross shopping these vehicles anyways, they are in two different worlds, purposes, price brackets, etc. But, people can likely deal with the interior and other quality aspects if the shelby is their second vehicle. You guys are putting too much emphasis on the GT350/500 being your only vehicle, most owners likely have a garage with other cars.
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