Some wars have been waging since the dawn of society with race vs. race, religion vs. religion, king vs. king. Other battles that are more short-lived but still remembered to this day like the Battle of the Alamo or the Battle of Waterloo. We just stumbled into such a battle that’s been waging on the streets for almost 50 years now. There has always been that epic battle between the Camaro and the Mustang spanning back to the late 60′s and revived today. This week at txGarage we were able to get a hold of a 2010 Camaro 2SS and a 2010 Mustang GT Premium, what else is there to do but race! Continue reading →
Day 7 with the 2010 Shelby GT500 was by far the most fun we had all week. We worked hard and tried to get lots of video and pictures of the car to show to you guys. As we talk about in the video, after tearing up the streets of Texas for a week in the GT500 we were never faced with an obstacle that the car couldn’t handle. Ford, SVT, and Shelby have made a great car with this one and we cant wait to check out the 2011 GT500 with the all aluminum block!
When you think about the history of Carroll Shelby, his racing, and his cars, there is no doubt that performance Mustangs pop into mind. As a matter of fact, Shelby Mustangs have been ever improving for the past 45 years making Shelby one of the most signed names on a car in the world. Carroll graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas making him a Texas boy who’s heart never went to far from home. The Terlingua Mustang was named after the town where Shelby decided to open a ranch with Dallas friend David Witt. Continue reading →
Today we picked up the 2010 Mustang GT and the 2010 Camaro SS! We can’t wait to get them out together and get some good pictures and video! Look for that soon, also look for the upcoming video on the 2010 Shelby GT500. Continue reading →
Today we went from rain to freezing weather to snow here in Dallas and unfortunately didn’t get the chance to shoot any video of the GT500 today. What I thought I would do, though, is take some time and relate our thoughts on the GT500 now that we have had 5 days behind the wheel. We also give a big shout out to some local guys in the car fanatic realm that we often talk to and who have helped us along our way. If we didn’t mention you, sorry we’ll get around to it!
Day 4 was pretty miserable out as it was raining all day long. The rain, though, gave us the opportunity to check out two features on the car that we have yet to discuss. The first of those would be the traction control system. The system works pretty well and will catch you pretty quickly if you become a little stupid in the rain. You would have to be driving stupidly to really engage the traction control system though as this 540 horsepower beast is actually quite good in the rain. Don’t get me wrong though, if your right foot and your nerves are strong you can most certainly have some fun with the traction control disengaged. Continue reading →
On day three, we took the GT500 out cruising a little more and finally produced some day shots of the car so that you can enjoy the beauty as much as we do. Today we are talking about power! The 2010 GT500 has the same 5.4 liter engine as the previous generation but thanks to some tweeks by the SVT guys this car now produces 540 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched with a six speed, manual only, transmission and sits atop 19 inch wheels all around. Wrapping those wheels are Goodyear Eagle F1 rubber that helps keep that power on the road pushing this car from 0-60 in 4.3 seconds. The car also has a special package from Brembo that brings this beast to a halt with no fade.
Day two with the 2010 Shelby GT500 has not left us disappointed. We have gotten lots of driving time behind the wheel and are enamored by the power and beauty of this car. The interior is comfortable and a nice place to be, even on a long drive. The one complaint I would have with sitting in the car is that you cant enjoy the artistry of the exterior. No matter if you are outside or in though, there is no escaping the whining of the supercharged 5.4 liter engine or the burble of the exhaust out back.
Just remember, this is only day 2 so keep checking in for even more video and information on the 2010 Shelby GT500!
Today we took delivery of the 2010 Shelby GT500. We are going to be bringing you daily updates right here on txGarage showing off the car and letting you guys know what we think about the car. We will also have updates on twitter, just follow us at twitter.com/txGarage. Keep checking in for more video all week and after our 7th day we will be putting up a full review and video!
Last year Ford created a one-off Mustang named the AV8R as a tribute to the relationship between Planes and Mustangs. That one-off stang was auctioned off at the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Gathering Eagles charity auction for a cold $500,000. This car featured a great aircraft inspired design with a 400hp supercharged V8 and a bunch of Ford Racing upgrades.
This year, with the success of the AV8R and the new body of the 2010 Mustang, Ford has given it another shot. This time at the EAA AirVenture auction in Oshkosh Wisconsin. The 2010 AV-X10 also has an aircraft inspired design with the “Star-and-Bar” glass roof, but is now equipped with a 550hp supercharged 4.6L V8. It also features the exhaust from a FR500S, the FRPP’s handling package will keep this pony planted, and it’s wearing the GT500’s 19” wheels, a GT500 rear spoiler, and a GT500 lower rear fascia. Inside are a short-throw shifter, illuminated AV-X10 sill plates, unique aircraft-themed instrumentation, custom bomber-jacket leather, and a special aluminum dash patter.
Although I think the 2010 Mustang looks better and more refined than the 05-09 Mustangs, I can’t help but to think that this car is not as good looking as the 09 AV8R. The color scheme and the yellow front end, I get what they are doing, but it just doesn’t look good. The rear end of the car, the glass roof with the “star-and-bar”, the interior all looks good. It’s just that front end… I’m just not digging it.
