The "500" In GT500 means 500 Horsepower

"Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote in message
...
> wrote:
>> dwight wrote:
>>
>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>> oups.com...
>>>>>> 2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 OFFICIALY RATED AT 500 HORSEPOWER
>>>>> Odd that it's rated at exactly 500hp.
>>>>> If it's like the old 5.0 Mustangs, the horsepower is probably more
>>>>> like
>>>>> 492,
>>>>> rounded up to 500.
>>>> Only the 5.0s dispalcement was rounded up. It's horsepower was spot
>>>> on, and in the early cars -- '87-'88s -- it was under-rated a bit.
>>
>>> Yeah, I know. It wasn't exactly an apples-to-apples allegory, but the
>>> best I
>>> could come up with. Without any effort.
>>
>>> And today, I'm embarrassed to tell anyone that my 5.0 is rated at 205HP.
>>> 205! In today's market, that's not exactly bragging material, so why is
>>> my
>>> poor old 5.0 Mustang still seemingly the benchmark for performance?
>>
>> Because it's a legend. ;-)
>>
>>> Now, seems like every yahoo with a new six-cylinder family car (most
>>> rated
>>> at much more than 205HP) wants to take on the big, bad 5.0.
>>
>> The bad thing is many are nearly as strong. We need to do something
>> (add some HP) soon!
>
> That is why they make superchargers.

....and the 2006 model.

dwight

On Thu, 4 May 2006 22:51:09 -0400, "dwight" >
wrote:

>...and the 2006 model.
>
>dwight
>


dwight, Dwight, DWIGHT... ever since you got back, you've wanted that
GT. Well, as I remember, ever since the new models came out. I know
how you feel, and wish you luck in making your decisions. Phoenix was
a "taste of honey" not the "beehive" Whatever you decide, enjoy.

BTW. Super photos of the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Brings back many
fond memories of life before the family was "small enough" to have a
Mustang... Thanks for sharing them

dwight wrote:
> "Michael Johnson, PE" > wrote in message
> ...
>> wrote:
>>> dwight wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>>> oups.com...
>>>>>>> 2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 OFFICIALY RATED AT 500 HORSEPOWER
>>>>>> Odd that it's rated at exactly 500hp.
>>>>>> If it's like the old 5.0 Mustangs, the horsepower is probably more
>>>>>> like
>>>>>> 492,
>>>>>> rounded up to 500.
>>>>> Only the 5.0s dispalcement was rounded up. It's horsepower was spot
>>>>> on, and in the early cars -- '87-'88s -- it was under-rated a bit.
>>>> Yeah, I know. It wasn't exactly an apples-to-apples allegory, but the
>>>> best I
>>>> could come up with. Without any effort.
>>>> And today, I'm embarrassed to tell anyone that my 5.0 is rated at 205HP.
>>>> 205! In today's market, that's not exactly bragging material, so why is
>>>> my
>>>> poor old 5.0 Mustang still seemingly the benchmark for performance?
>>> Because it's a legend. ;-)
>>>
>>>> Now, seems like every yahoo with a new six-cylinder family car (most
>>>> rated
>>>> at much more than 205HP) wants to take on the big, bad 5.0.
>>> The bad thing is many are nearly as strong. We need to do something
>>> (add some HP) soon!
>> That is why they make superchargers.
>
> ...and the 2006 model.

That works too unless you have a taste for nostalgia.

> wrote in message
...
> On Thu, 4 May 2006 22:51:09 -0400, "dwight" >
> wrote:
>
>>...and the 2006 model.
>>
>>dwight
>>
>
> dwight, Dwight, DWIGHT... ever since you got back, you've wanted that
> GT. Well, as I remember, ever since the new models came out. I know
> how you feel, and wish you luck in making your decisions. Phoenix was
> a "taste of honey" not the "beehive" Whatever you decide, enjoy.

It's true. I'm torn. I "think" I'd really enjoy a new GT, but I'm not eager
to part with either of the '93s - well, the GT convertible, anyway. Even
though it's (by comparison) heavy, slow, and aging, we've bonded. I know I
have to bite that bullet one day soon and sell it off, but it's going to
hurt.

Having tasted the "honey" of a six cylinder automatic, I cannot imagine the
"beehive" that is the GT. Before I dive in, I'm really going to have to
spend a day with one... My birthday is coming up.

> BTW. Super photos of the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Brings back many
> fond memories of life before the family was "small enough" to have a
> Mustang... Thanks for sharing them

Believe me, it's my pleasure. I just yesterday picked up two new lenses for
this Rebel XT, lenses I WISH I had for the Phoenix trip! My photography bug
is getting out of control. I asked a friend, when did I become such a geek,
and she said, "Become?"

dwight



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On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:28:40 -0400, "dwight" >
wrote:

> wrote in message
.. .
>> On Thu, 4 May 2006 22:51:09 -0400, "dwight" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>...and the 2006 model.
>>>
>>>dwight
>>>
>>
>> dwight, Dwight, DWIGHT... ever since you got back, you've wanted that
>> GT. Well, as I remember, ever since the new models came out. I know
>> how you feel, and wish you luck in making your decisions. Phoenix was
>> a "taste of honey" not the "beehive" Whatever you decide, enjoy.
>
>It's true. I'm torn. I "think" I'd really enjoy a new GT, but I'm not eager
>to part with either of the '93s - well, the GT convertible, anyway. Even
>though it's (by comparison) heavy, slow, and aging, we've bonded. I know I
>have to bite that bullet one day soon and sell it off, but it's going to
>hurt.
>
>Having tasted the "honey" of a six cylinder automatic, I cannot imagine the
>"beehive" that is the GT. Before I dive in, I'm really going to have to
>spend a day with one... My birthday is coming up.
>
>> BTW. Super photos of the Grand Canyon and Sedona. Brings back many
>> fond memories of life before the family was "small enough" to have a
>> Mustang... Thanks for sharing them
>
>Believe me, it's my pleasure. I just yesterday picked up two new lenses for
>this Rebel XT, lenses I WISH I had for the Phoenix trip! My photography bug
>is getting out of control. I asked a friend, when did I become such a geek,
>and she said, "Become?"
>
>dwight
>
>
>
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ROFMLAO

Poor guy, "become" ??? that's such a "wife's" accusation LOL Mine
does it to me all the time. I try to "outsmart" her by thinking of
"closing" all the loopholes and when I get in my "smirk assuredness"
that she won't outsmart me, she deep sixes me when I least expect
it... I know, but I do love it (or at least tolerate it with a smile)
over and over again... I think they call that love... Speaking of
love, the GT is "to die for" when compared with the V6. Mine is a
"honey" of a car, a "beehive" when I get "stoopid" and awsome to
drive, not because it's the meanest or fastest on the asphalt, but
because there's a "love affair" with my youth that I just plain enjoy
when I'm behind the wheel.

Hmmmm, if I dressed it in white, put a veil on it and bought a
ring..... ROFLMAO

> On Fri, 5 May 2006 11:28:40 -0400, "dwight" >
> wrote:
>
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On Thu, 4 May 2006 22:51:09 -0400, "dwight" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> ...and the 2006 model.
>>>>
>>>> dwight
>>>>
>>> dwight, Dwight, DWIGHT... ever since you got back, you've wanted that
>>> GT. Well, as I remember, ever since the new models came out. I know
>>> how you feel, and wish you luck in making your decisions. Phoenix was
>>> a "taste of honey" not the "beehive" Whatever you decide, enjoy.

>> It's true. I'm torn. I "think" I'd really enjoy a new GT, but I'm not eager
>> to part with either of the '93s - well, the GT convertible, anyway. Even
>> though it's (by comparison) heavy, slow, and aging, we've bonded. I know I
>> have to bite that bullet one day soon and sell it off, but it's going to
>> hurt.


Consider yourself lucky. At least you won't have to pay alimony. 8-)

"dwight" > wrote in message
.. .
> > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Thu, 4 May 2006 22:51:09 -0400, "dwight" >
> > wrote:
>
> Believe me, it's my pleasure. I just yesterday picked up two new lenses
for
> this Rebel XT, lenses I WISH I had for the Phoenix trip! My photography
bug

>
> dwight
>
>
>
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Speaking of the photo bug, while putzing around the yard this afternoon a
P51 Mustang flew over(I live at the end of a runway) headed for the Chester
county airport. So I grabbed the camera and headed up there but by the time
I got there it had been taken off the flight line and housed damn!
I got a few pics of some other WWII planes but not the one I wanted. I left
word and an email addy for the owner operater to give me a yell if he would
oblige me with a Photo op. I'd like to have a pic of my 96 and the P51 side
by side.

Dave

"Deputy Dog" > wrote in message
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>
> "dwight" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > On Thu, 4 May 2006 22:51:09 -0400, "dwight" >
>> > wrote:
>>
>> Believe me, it's my pleasure. I just yesterday picked up two new lenses
> for
>> this Rebel XT, lenses I WISH I had for the Phoenix trip! My photography
> bug
>
>>
>> dwight
>>
>>
>>
>> *** Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com ***
>
> Speaking of the photo bug, while putzing around the yard this afternoon a
> P51 Mustang flew over(I live at the end of a runway) headed for the
> Chester
> county airport. So I grabbed the camera and headed up there but by the
> time
> I got there it had been taken off the flight line and housed damn!
> I got a few pics of some other WWII planes but not the one I wanted. I
> left
> word and an email addy for the owner operater to give me a yell if he
> would
> oblige me with a Photo op. I'd like to have a pic of my 96 and the P51
> side
> by side.
>
> Dave

Good luck! Now there'll be a mile-long line of Mustang on the taxiway, all
wanting the same photo op. You should keep these things to yourself.

For $1.00, I'll Photoshop your Mustang next to a P51...

)

On Sun, 7 May 2006 19:16:23 -0400, "dwight" >
wrote:

>"Deputy Dog" > wrote in message
>news:87u7g.4448$yU6.3038@trnddc05...
I know its a "long drive" (but in your "new pony" it would definitely
be a 'break-in trip" In Harlingen, TX, near Houston, the Confederate
Air Force has several P51's. They fly often, and are based out of
there when not flying airshows around the country.

Also, There's a "fighter pilot training program" (for civilians) in
FL, but Im not sure exactly where, that flies P51's for "profit"
There, not only could you get a pix of your mustang with one of those,
but you could "saddle up" on one of the 300MPH ones as well... Point
it straight down and it'll cause you to have to clean your stable when
the ride's over LOL

wrote:
> On Sun, 7 May 2006 19:16:23 -0400, "dwight" >
> wrote:
>
>> "Deputy Dog" > wrote in message
>> news:87u7g.4448$yU6.3038@trnddc05...
> I know its a "long drive" (but in your "new pony" it would definitely
> be a 'break-in trip" In Harlingen, TX, near Houston, the Confederate
> Air Force has several P51's. They fly often, and are based out of
> there when not flying airshows around the country.
>
> Also, There's a "fighter pilot training program" (for civilians) in
> FL, but Im not sure exactly where, that flies P51's for "profit"
> There, not only could you get a pix of your mustang with one of those,
> but you could "saddle up" on one of the 300MPH ones as well... Point
> it straight down and it'll cause you to have to clean your stable when
> the ride's over LOL


If you get a chance, you can even try to get a ride in one of the
replica Thunder Mustangs. They perform better than the original in
almost every area and are actually affordable for non-bazillionaires.
That's actually my next project after the oft-delayed 428cj cobra kit...

http://www.thundermustang.com/

Too bad more people don't work with replicas like this instead of
beating the crap out of old irreplaceable warbirds. 8-(

Cheers,