Drove the five point oh today
Discussion
As title, went down to Dubai Autodrome today with the Emirates Mustang Club for the UAE launch, 50 of us in convoy which was a sight to behold.
As for the 2011, distinctly underwhelmed.
Nicer interior, better put together than my 2006 for sure but the 70 or so bhp it has over mine really didn't seem to have the edge I thought it would.
Disappointing off the line, didn't have the Brembo's so still felt under braked.
Would really back mine against it in a short sprint, guess as with most 'Stangs it's a starting point, felt in need of a tune, maybe some wider rubber than the 245's it was wearing as well.
Good day out though, will stick some pictures up when I get the chance, couple of lovely 60's cars made the journey along with my mates 2010 Shelby that is now running about 650 brake.
As for the 2011, distinctly underwhelmed.
Nicer interior, better put together than my 2006 for sure but the 70 or so bhp it has over mine really didn't seem to have the edge I thought it would.
Disappointing off the line, didn't have the Brembo's so still felt under braked.
Would really back mine against it in a short sprint, guess as with most 'Stangs it's a starting point, felt in need of a tune, maybe some wider rubber than the 245's it was wearing as well.
Good day out though, will stick some pictures up when I get the chance, couple of lovely 60's cars made the journey along with my mates 2010 Shelby that is now running about 650 brake.
I've driven a couple of 5.0s now and I was impressed with both. The second one was a Brembo equiped, manual 6 speed car, and it was fantastic. Whilst it may not seem massively quicker than my 4.6, it still pulls like a train and revs higher. Being a stock car, the exhaust was too quiet for me and would be one of the first things to be replaced.
What IS leagues better than the 2005-2009 is the body control, especially as both were stock in this department too. The car felt brilliantly planted and yet had a very supple ride. It's now a very refined car. And those Brembos are brilliant.
Ignore the naff stickers.....underneath those is one of my favourite '11 'Stangs to date....
What IS leagues better than the 2005-2009 is the body control, especially as both were stock in this department too. The car felt brilliantly planted and yet had a very supple ride. It's now a very refined car. And those Brembos are brilliant.
Ignore the naff stickers.....underneath those is one of my favourite '11 'Stangs to date....
Strange. My 5.0 is in a different leauge to my previous 2007 Stang. As you say the 5.0 is 70hp more than your car I'm guessing yous is modded which may account for the impression.
dxbtiger said:
As title, went down to Dubai Autodrome today with the Emirates Mustang Club for the UAE launch, 50 of us in convoy which was a sight to behold.
As for the 2011, distinctly underwhelmed.
Nicer interior, better put together than my 2006 for sure but the 70 or so bhp it has over mine really didn't seem to have the edge I thought it would.
Disappointing off the line, didn't have the Brembo's so still felt under braked.
Would really back mine against it in a short sprint, guess as with most 'Stangs it's a starting point, felt in need of a tune, maybe some wider rubber than the 245's it was wearing as well.
Good day out though, will stick some pictures up when I get the chance, couple of lovely 60's cars made the journey along with my mates 2010 Shelby that is now running about 650 brake.
As for the 2011, distinctly underwhelmed.
Nicer interior, better put together than my 2006 for sure but the 70 or so bhp it has over mine really didn't seem to have the edge I thought it would.
Disappointing off the line, didn't have the Brembo's so still felt under braked.
Would really back mine against it in a short sprint, guess as with most 'Stangs it's a starting point, felt in need of a tune, maybe some wider rubber than the 245's it was wearing as well.
Good day out though, will stick some pictures up when I get the chance, couple of lovely 60's cars made the journey along with my mates 2010 Shelby that is now running about 650 brake.
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