3.8 Second - 499KW MUSTANG for Australia

[Sorted]

3.8Sec 499kw

Our cover image this month tells the story of the supercharged Ford Mustang landing in Australia, packing 499kW under its bonnet. Damion Smy reports that it’s expected to land here priced from about $75K, where it will start hunting the $90K HSV GTS flagship.

[Sioso]

499kw and $75k, I might give them a ring about a bridge I have to sell........

[adz137]

There is no way it will cost 75k, having said that it will be awesome if they do come to Australia.

[katefactor]

75k does seem a little wishful

[Craig@AUDI]

Plus on roads?

[Highway star]

Hold the phone! Current Mustang GT owners just collapsed and had to be revived. But let's hope it's ????

[Express]

Interesting.
$9.50 for a copy of Wheels, it didn’t know it was anything like that much, it shows how long since I’ve bought a copy.

[FPV+fteT3]

I will test drive one at Hertz before I spend my 75k

[Dr Smith]

Hey what happens when only Mustang is around post Holden shutdown next year for these comparo's....comparing to a HSV is only mildly smirk inducing now but anything Euro will be triple to quad the price...and a rhd GM coupe just cannot get over the horizon.

[Trump]

Are these shipped from the US in this spec or are they being done here?

[FPV GTHO]

Wouldn't it be more comparable to any of the Walsingham kitted Commodores than a HSV?

[arronm]

If that really is coming I wouldn't want to have just ordered a mustang or sprint. It sometimes pays to play the waiting game. We all know Holden have left the best till last. Wonder if the last GTS will top 499KW. Now that ford has quoted I guess they will try for a few more

[Craig@AUDI]

If the 75K is indeed true correct, and for that matter the car too, as nothing announced yet by Ford it'll be around the 85 mark on-road for V8.

Not to shabby at all!

[PepeLePew]

Don't think Sprint buyers will have any associated regrets. That purchase is about having the fastest and best and LAST Falcon. Not necessarily the biggest fastest appendage in the playpen.

[bigwil]

Originally Posted by Sabantien

Is there a RHD Taurus? I think they'd be content to stick with the Mondeo as the family sedan given SUVs are becoming all the rage now. That said, I like the idea of the AWD turbo 6. If they don't already come in RHD then I'm guessing we're more likely to see a Mondeo ST for those after something sportier.

I think it's our $55000 mustang then sent over to Rob Herrod for the upgrade

[nstg8a]

It's probably 75k on top of the price of the gt....

[buggo]

Originally Posted by arronm

If that really is coming I wouldn't want to have just ordered a mustang or sprint. It sometimes pays to play the waiting game. We all know Holden have left the best till last. Wonder if the last GTS will top 499KW. Now that ford has quoted I guess they will try for a few more

Man that's pretty insane to think about. It was seriously not even 5 years ago that 500HP was reserved for crazy AMG's and M cars as the entry level into that kind of power. Now 500HP is pretty much expected from anything that claims to be sporty, even the XR6T sprint gets 500HP on overboost.
Now 500Kw is the new benchmark that fast cars need to have.

A 500Kw GTS is a far cry from the 215Kw one from '96

[katefactor]

Trouble with a waiting game is How long do you wait, there will always be something else around the cnr. Just have to enjoy whats here and now I reckon.

This might be what I mentioned before, my dealer said down the track you could have your new stang tricked up here in Melb under ford approval costing up to 50K depending on what you wanted done.

[fordomatic]

No way it will only cost 75k, i reckon 90+, time will tell.

Will be awesome to see the reviews when it does land here

[GazzF6]

75K +ORC - 🗣 Game Changer !

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by buggo

Man that's pretty insane to think about. It was seriously not even 5 years ago that 500HP was reserved for crazy AMG's and M cars as the entry level into that kind of power. Now 500HP is pretty much expected from anything that claims to be sporty, even the XR6T sprint gets 500HP on overboost.
Now 500Kw is the new benchmark that fast cars need to have.

A 500Kw GTS is a far cry from the 215Kw one from '96

And its still pitifull that 100/110 kph is still the maximum speed between cities, in a divided carriageway in the middle of nowhere, when it was the same back in '96. Get with the times, Australia.

[Sparrowfart]

Shelby Mustang GT350R

http://www.thedrive.com/video/3097/t...cle-car-prices


5.2 litre, Flat Plane Crank V8. 526Hp. 8250 rpm limit. 6/4 Brembos, Carbon Revolution Wheels. Magnetic Ride Suspension. Full Body Kit. US$60,000.


Sign me up...

[Whitey-AMG]

Maybe 75k USD..... + duties and taxes + ORC + LCT + Dealer delivery + Options.
Big LOLS all round.

[d488y2]

Just take my Money

[katefactor]

The 350R is certainly a weapon, check out some of the reviews on it especially on a track..

Sounds unbelievable at 8000 Rpm ��

[Highway star]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

And its still pitifull that 100/110 kph is still the maximum speed between cities, in a divided carriageway in the middle of nowhere, when it was the same back in '96. Get with the times, Australia.

Don't worry I'm hearing you! How's a man supposed to poke around the outback in G6ET when your lucky to see 2 cars every hour
? No wonder I only have 1 point left

[csv8]

Ford finally pricing cars realistically, not price gouging, if this price is correct.

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by csv8

Ford finally pricing cars realistically, not price gouging, if this price is correct.

That might be relevant if it was a factory spec car.

[Batmobile]

Originally Posted by Sparrowfart

Shelby Mustang GT350R

http://www.thedrive.com/video/3097/t...cle-car-prices


5.2 litre, Flat Plane Crank V8. 526Hp. 8250 rpm limit. 6/4 Brembos, Carbon Revolution Wheels. Magnetic Ride Suspension. Full Body Kit. US$60,000.


Sign me up...

Wow we .. Where is it that you need to sign

[Batmobile]

Up until now , you could only dream of owning a Shelby .. The vehicle's that had been brought into Aust - 350 GT , Snake or Super Snake , would be priced in the $150k-$200k mark
Now we are bein told it is possible we could get a 500hp or better for under $80k
As confirmed by the earlier post - should Ford deliver the car as advertised at under $80k it will certainly be a game changer
Note ... It's interesting how Ford has pulled the pin on the development and continuance of the Ford GT claiming insufficient sales warrant future development , yet they now see fit to export a 500hp 2 door into Aust ?