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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Live Photos: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
If you prefer your mega-horsepower pony cars in topless flavor, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible may be just what you’ve been looking for. Like its coupe... February 8, 2012 by Kurt Ernst
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Drops Top In Chicago
Ford made waves at last month’s Detroit Auto Show by unveiling its new 650-horsepower 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Now the automaker has dropped the car’s... February 7, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
Prices Increasing On Most 2013 Ford Mustang Models
Last year, the Chevrolet Camaro outsold the Ford Mustang by nearly 18,000 units. Given that Mustang sales are waning while Camaro sales are on the rise, and given that an... February 6, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 3
2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Prototype Sells For $300,000
A one-off 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 prototype used during the development of the upcoming 650-horsepower muscle car has sold at auction over the weekend for a staggering... January 23, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2013 Shelby GT500 Prototype Up For Grabs At Barrett-Jackson
When it comes to collector cars, exclusivity is king, which is why low (or numerically significant) serial numbers are so desirable. Still, a production car is a production... January 17, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 2
Why should I also consider these?
The Dodge Challenger is a plus-sized pony car when compared to the Mustang.
The Dodge's interior is larger, and its base V-8 offers more horsepower than the Mustang's only V-8.
However, because the Mustang is smaller and lighter, the performance difference isn't as lopsided as one might expect; plus, the Mustang is less expensive.
At the time this Bottom Line was produced, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro hadn't yet gone on sale.
The V-6 Camaro will be thousands of dollars more expensive than the base Mustang and may compete performance-wise with the Mustang GT.
The interior of the new Camaro is also larger than the Mustang's, but not as large as the Dodge Challenger's.
While not a direct competitor, the rear-wheel-drive Nissan 370Z (all-new for 2009) begins at just under $30,000.
At this price point, it's a competitor with the American pony cars.
Of course, the Nissan is a more focused sportscar, and accordingly, it gives up the practicality provided by small rear seats and a proper trunk.
The Mustang is currently available as a coupe or convertible, which won't be offered by Dodge and is still in the future for the Camaro and 370Z.
Additionally, the Mustang's optional glass roof, SYNC, and Sirius Travel Link further separate the Ford from these competitors.
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