12-23-2010, 02:18 AM
The 2011 Mustang GT is not just the best Mustang GT ever, or even the best muscle car for under $40k. The GT is now a viable option for anyone looking to spend $35K on a sport coupe.
I hear this all too often: American cars suck… muscle cars don’t handle… the fit and finish on Detroit’s iron is terrible. Listen up—It’s time for my fellow enthusiasts to shelve the pre-conceived ideas and stereotypes. Open your minds before you open your wallets. This car is for real. Of course the new 412 HP 5.0 liter V-8 is fast and sounds great. But surprisingly, the GT now handles and stops like it’s European competitors. How’s .94 g on the skidpad and 60-0 in 116 feet? For comparison, the BMW 335i pulls .91 g and takes 119 feet for the stop from 60.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShWVAMjPmZA
Equipped with the Brembo brake package and 3.73 rear, the GT won’t embarrass you at a track day. The grip from the upgraded Pirellis combined with the tight suspension make turns something to savor, not fear. Sure, the retro-look seats have about as much lateral support as a park bench, but the car’s fit and finish is excellent, the SYNC system rocks, and the billet ball-topped shifter is precise and way too cool.
The Mustang GT has risen from the dead and is packing some serious attitude.