Robert M Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 I have seen some other forum discussions that the official 2020 GT500 weight is 4225lbs., is this true? Challenger weight? I was thinking that the people who posted those numbers were just kidding? Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1 Alibi 2 Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 From what I've seen, the source of THOSE #'s was Ford.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SAI-Steven Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 On 8/26/2019 at 7:45 AM, Robert M said: I have seen some other forum discussions that the official 2020 GT500 weight is 4225lbs., is this true? Challenger weight? I was thinking that the people who posted those numbers were just kidding? Robert I would not be shocked if it actually ends up weighing a little bit more than that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Secondo Posted August 27, 2019 Report Share Posted August 27, 2019 Yes the weight is true. The hellcat fat-pack is 4440lbs. but I'm hoping that the GT500 can pull off some seriously great numbers for most enthusiasts state of shock to overlook the weight gain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robert M Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) On 8/27/2019 at 11:55 AM, SAI-Steven said: I would not be shocked if it actually ends up weighing a little bit more than that. I do not claim to be an insider, but I remember 720 originally "rumored" as the 2020 GT500 horsepower spec. 720HP and 4200+ lbs would have had its way with a Hellcat Challenger at 707HP and I believe that was the original plan............Then everyone was noticing the "slow walk" of the GT500 specs, the car was unveiled but still everything was secret, so what changed???..............The 797 Red Eye Challenger came on the scene, during all of the GT500 hype, after the mule car was built. Like I said, I am no insider, but I believe the 797HP Red Eye Challenger caught Ford/SVT by surprise............"Pants Down" as it were. Suddenly there is a scramble to retune the 2020 GT500 and also get the new HP certified. Then, finally 760HP was announced as the official number, but the weight? there was no changing that, the parts had been designed, engineered and ready for the production cars. Just my thought as an outside observer of the 2020 GT500 from earliest rumors to reality now. There is no magic, it takes power to move weight and 4200+lbs is going backward in the performance car world, but if you add enough power to anything, it can fly.....It would have been much cooler at 3900 or 3950 as was also originally rumored, and then 760HP (or even the original 720). The 2020 GT500 is still a very cool car, but most car enthusiast have also said that about the Challenger since 2008.........then the porky weight mention quickly follows after the "cool look" comment. R Edited August 28, 2019 by Robert M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
svtkeith Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Robert M said: I do not claim to be an insider, but I remember 720 originally "rumored" as the 2020 GT500 horsepower spec. 720HP and 4200+ lbs would have had its way with a Hellcat Challenger at 707HP and I believe that was the original plan............Then everyone was noticing the "slow walk" of the GT500 specs, the car was unveiled but still everything was secret, so what changed???..............The 797 Red Eye Challenger came on the scene, during all of the GT500 hype, after the mule car was built. Like I said, I am no insider, but I believe the 797HP Red Eye Challenger caught Ford/SVT by surprise............"Pants Down" as it were. Suddenly there is a scramble to retune the 2020 GT500 and also get the new HP certified. Then, finally 760HP was announced as the official number, but the weight? there was no changing that, the parts had been designed, engineered and ready for the production cars. Just my thought as an outside observer of the 2020 GT500 from earliest rumors to reality now. There is no magic, it takes power to move weight and 4200+lbs is going backward in the performance car world, but if you add enough power to anything, it can fly.....It would have been much cooler at 3900 or 3950 as was also originally rumored, and then 760HP (or even the original 720). The 2020 GT500 is still a very cool car, but most car enthusiast have also said that about the Challenger since 2008.........then the porky weight mention quickly follows after the "cool look" comment. R I agree totally with what you posted....who cares what the GT500 weighs if it puts amazing #'s down looks great then it's irrelevant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrHawkeye Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 I would guess that the engineers tried to minimize the weight, but things have weight to them, and what can you remove that isn't absolutely necessary. It may not be bare bones, but from a production standpoint, it's probably close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Boss Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 As an engineering program manager, I can attest that most projects are driven by schedule, then by meeting technical specs. If you can make it lighter in the end, that's a bonus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Surfergeek Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 I believe that will be the weight, but the horsepower to weight ratio is phenomenal and I think we'll all be pleasantly surprised when we start seeing lap times. Saw a video today where it appears to be faster around Grattan Raceway than the unofficial track record holder, Dodge Viper ACR. It's no slouch. Will it be hard on consumables? You bet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhr1961 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Ford hasn’t really been that focused on publishing lap times. For quite a while they have been building cars based on overall performance and let the lap times fall where they may. Their primary focus is more on building a car that appeals to the public that provides a good driving experience that will sell well…….meaning plenty of performance with a balance of creature comfort options. The lap times will be what they will be. That formula has worked well for them as the Mustang continues to pretty much outsell the Camaro and Challenger combined. I too wish the GT500 would have come in under 4000 lbs but when you have 760 hp you have to build the car with thick enough and strong enough materials to handle the twisting, torquing and punishment of that level of power can induce on a car. It is rumored that the track pack option will shave about 100 lbs off the car. I still like the car and what they did with it styling wise, and maybe in the future there will be other weight saving options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Secondo Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, mhr1961 said: Ford hasn’t really been that focused on publishing lap times. For quite a while they have been building cars based on overall performance and let the lap times fall where they may. Their primary focus is more on building a car that appeals to the public that provides a good driving experience that will sell well…….meaning plenty of performance with a balance of creature comfort options. The lap times will be what they will be. That formula has worked well for them as the Mustang continues to pretty much outsell the Camaro and Challenger combined. I too wish the GT500 would have come in under 4000 lbs but when you have 760 hp you have to build the car with thick enough and strong enough materials to handle the twisting, torquing and punishment of that level of power can induce on a car. It is rumored that the track pack option will shave about 100 lbs off the car. I still like the car and what they did with it styling wise, and maybe in the future there will be other weight saving options. Great post! I 100% agree with this and noticed the same. Yeah the Camaro SS was a tick quicker around a track than the same year Mustang GT but the Mustang won the overall comparison tests every time. The GT500 seems heavy to me but judging how awesome the GT350 is, I'm sure the 500 will be just as great and then some due to the higher price and horsepower. It looks to pack the equipment to handle the weight and what a serious track racer can throw at it. Edited September 6, 2019 by Secondo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mach 1 1970 Posted August 16 Report Share Posted August 16 (edited) MSO from Ford shows 4081 shipping weight . Base car . Edited August 16 by mach 1 1970 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mongoose Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 15 hours ago, mach 1 1970 said: MSO from Ford shows 4081 shipping weight . Base car . Hey bud, just a heads up fo you concerning weights on the new 2020 FORD GT500 ( TRACK PACK) EDITION..... My Latest ROAD & TRACK , Sept./ Oct. edition has a full page on the specs of the new “TRACK PACK” GT500. The curb weight of this one is listed as 4,059 lbs. just in case your interested, your welcome!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mach 1 1970 Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 8 hours ago, Mongoose said: Hey bud, just a heads up fo you concerning weights on the new 2020 FORD GT500 ( TRACK PACK) EDITION..... My Latest ROAD & TRACK , Sept./ Oct. edition has a full page on the specs of the new “TRACK PACK” GT500. The curb weight of this one is listed as 4,059 lbs. just in case your interested, your welcome!!!! Thanks a lot Mongosse. Those carbon fiber wheels help . Road & track have the 1/4 mile at 11.5. Most YouTube video’s are hitting 10.5 . With a pulley and better rear tires and E85 turn they are getting in the 9’s. Just a beast of a car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mongoose Posted August 31 Report Share Posted August 31 On 8/28/2019 at 7:43 PM, svtkeith said: I agree totally with what you posted....who cares what the GT500 weighs if it puts amazing #'s down looks great then it's irrelevant. Hey Keefer, welcome back buddy! Yes the new GT500 is fairly hefty, but it goes like hell and it handles like it’s on rails and you really can’t get much better than that in my book, just saying! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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