So looks like the 2020 Mustang GT500 specs were leaked. What do you think? Too good to be true? Just what you expected?

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
08/23/2018 at 16:12 • Filed to: mustang gt 500, gt500, mustang, ford mustang

For starters, the document states that the Mustang GT500 will use a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 engine, as long expected. Thanks to Ford Performance’s wizardry, this powertrain will deliver 720 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque while revving through to 7500 rpm. The document doesn’t say what transmission the pony car will use but does confirm that all the grunt will be sent through the rear wheels.

Elsewhere, the leak shows that the car will max out at an impressive 190 mph (305 km/h) and come complete with a carbon fiber driveshaft. These details all sound very promising. Sadly, there’s one massive elephant in the room; weight.

This document asserts that the Mustang GT500 has a curb weight of 4225 lbs (1,916 kg). That’s roughly 440 lbs (200 kg) heavier than the GT350 and almost as much as the porky Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

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DISCUSSION (27)

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:17

It’ll run over 200mph, the old trinity motored car did at 660hp.

M.T. Blake > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:20

I am all for power but the gluttony of new vehicles is unfortunate. I’d rather have a little less power and a lighter vehicle. It is too easy now-a-days to add power, it is far harder to make it light AND comfortable (and safe). I’ll take a well sorted, balanced, and quick car any day over a two ton muscle car.

vondon302 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:22

4225 lbs ! Damn there going in the wrong direction. I love my Boss but if you start flinging it around tight corners it feels heavy.

This is about what I expected except for the weight

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:24

This document asserts that the Mustang GT500 has a curb weight of 4225 lbs

That’s... what my truck weighs. I mean, a small truck to be sure, but that’s what my truck weighs.

But it DOES have an extra 420hp on me, soooooo...

Wacko > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:24

Kinja'd!!!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)
08/23/2018 at 16:25

But gearing?

AestheticsInMotion > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:26

Pretty much expected. I think the 350 is still the smart choice. Call me when we get a 3000lb Mustang/C hallenger/Camaro

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > AestheticsInMotion
08/23/2018 at 16:29

So... never?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > vondon302
08/23/2018 at 16:30

Will b e awaiting the inevitable comparison test vs the Zl1

AestheticsInMotion > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:31

Dreaming of a Miata-sized Muscle car.

Wait... How about Ford just takes the Miata and crams a coyote engine into it..... Rebrands it as a Shelby Roadster. Offers Ha stripe package. H mm...

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 16:42

7500 redline on a SC 5.2 V8? Seems fishy.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > vondon302
08/23/2018 at 16:57

That is perilously close (within 100 lbs) to LC500 weight. It DOES however have like 250 hp on the Lexus, though .

daender > AestheticsInMotion
08/23/2018 at 18:26

The DOHC 5.0 might be a tight fit. The Miata’s engine bay is better suited for pushrod V8s or DOHC V6s (although the LFX is a cozy fit).

gettingoldercarguy > Wacko
08/23/2018 at 19:15

This is gold. Have a star!

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Wacko
08/23/2018 at 20:27

big boi

Dhdesign > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/23/2018 at 21:18

It’s a bogus report with misspelled words. An official document with spelling errors. The weight is absurd showing the car weighing around 500 lbs more than the GT 350. Everyone is wanting information regarding the GT500 that most swallowed this hook line and sinker. I’ll wait to see the real release from Ford. This is totally fake.