OCTOBER 2012: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500
As
much as we love the new Camaro ZL1, the 2013 Ford Shelby ST500 bests
its Chevy competitor in the contest for the most powerful production V-8
car on the planet. And the fact that the next Shelby Mustang also beats
the Camaro ZL1 on both horsepower and torque (650 hp and 600 lb-ft
versus 580 hp and 556 lb-ft in the Camaro) yet weighs 200 pounds less
just adds insult to injury.
You’ll pay for all that power, though. We expect the 200-mph top-speed Mustang to cost more than the Camaro—possibly a lot more when you add in the goodies you’ll want, such as an optional Performance Package with electronic adjustable dampers and a Torsen limited-slip, along with a track package that combines an engine oil cooler, rear diff cooler, and transmission cooler. That could raise the sticker north of $70,000, while the ZL1 sits at a more reasonable $54,995.
You’ll pay for all that power, though. We expect the 200-mph top-speed Mustang to cost more than the Camaro—possibly a lot more when you add in the goodies you’ll want, such as an optional Performance Package with electronic adjustable dampers and a Torsen limited-slip, along with a track package that combines an engine oil cooler, rear diff cooler, and transmission cooler. That could raise the sticker north of $70,000, while the ZL1 sits at a more reasonable $54,995.
