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I wonder how fast this would do the 'ring in.]]>Oct 25th 2007 3:36PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 3:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
If you knew anything about the facts, you'd know that the previous generation Mustang was based on the Fox platform, which was used until the end of the 2004 MY.

The 2005 Mustang is based on the (then) new D2C platform, which was loosely based on the DEW98 platform (which itself debuted in 2000) used for the Lincoln LS, T-bird, and Jaguar S-type.

Get your facts straight before you make yourself look like an ass.]]>Oct 25th 2007 4:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 5:09PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 6:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 10:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
But, remember what the Mustang became a legend for...going fast, straight, and for cheap. Yeah, a M3 can go fast straight, AND turn, but for almost triple the price. An Elise can do that, for a similar price point, but you give up a lot of creature comforts. That's where the Mustang shines...it's cheap to buy, hustles down the track, is decent around the curves, looks damn good, and is an American icon. When the Challenger and Camaro come out, there's a damn good chance that Mustang will continue to leave the Chevy and Dodge products in their wake.]]>Oct 26th 2007 8:41AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/just so tired of the versions... and when is someone going to do a dash board conversion?]]>Oct 25th 2007 3:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
we couldn't go two days without hearing about another GODDAMN Mustang.

Now I'm just waiting on another article on the GT-R.]]>Oct 25th 2007 3:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 3:49PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 3:51PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 26th 2007 12:25AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 5:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
Ohh the lies we are told....]]>Oct 25th 2007 5:53PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
Go dyno almost any car and you aren't going to get anywhere near the same amount as advertised.]]>Oct 25th 2007 6:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/You sir obviously had a bad day because there was no element in the comment I posted that would warrant such an outburst on your part, it was simply a recall of a show that I had seen in the past and was INTENDED to add information to the postings not to discredit or denounce anyone or to show neither my inferior knowledge on the topic nor my authority on it. Therefore the response to my comment on your part was irrelevant and you obviously have some person issues that need sorting. Therefore I suggest you begin that long and argues process ASAP and let the rest of us emotionally stable individuals comment on and discuss topics free from your overbearingly and unnecessary inner anger. ]]>Oct 25th 2007 7:01PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 7:06PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/Oct 25th 2007 7:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
As for the dyno test, that IS hp at the rear wheels. If the GT500 weren't producing 500hp, Ford would have another 1999 Cobra on it's hands.]]>Oct 26th 2007 5:51AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/25/saleen-s281-rf-465-hp-for-under-50k/
All calculations assume 460 hp at rear wheels...
Assuming 500 at crank...

40/500 = 0.08 = 8% drive-line loss

Assuming 530 at crank...

70/530 = 0.132 = 13.2% drive-line loss

Assuming 540 at crank...

80/540 = 0.148 = 14.8% drive-line loss

Assuming 550 at crank...

90/550 = 0.163 = 16.3% drive-line loss

Top Gear should think a bit more before they speak, and Autoblog commentators should do more research before they post a comment.]]>Oct 30th 2007 7:25PM