Ford Mustang Shelby GT vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

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Jan 1, 2008 | 05:41 PM

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

The new STi is killing the Shelby.

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...5/pageNumber=1

Jan 1, 2008 | 07:17 PM

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Brakes are another area where the hardware and engineering advantage of the Japanese car is apparent. Stopping from 60 in only 106 feet, the STI is in a different league than the Shelby, which requires 126 feet.

HOLY CRAP! If I was an insurance adjuster, I'd dock that Shelby $200.00 a month -- that is the worst damn stopping distance for a modern automobile I've ever heard. A Scion TC stops in 100 feet!

Feel your shame, Detroit. Feel it!

Jan 1, 2008 | 08:20 PM

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They're wrong on the weight of the Shelby. The Shelby weighs in at (+/-) 4000 pounds!

Jan 2, 2008 | 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by meilers

Seriously.

Jan 13, 2008 | 05:54 PM

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You sure about that?

According to Sport Compact the TC does 60-0 in 127'
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/fe...est/index.html

Other notable import examples...

1995 Supra TT - 60-0 in 122'
http://toyota.jbcarpages.com/Supra/1995/index3.php

02-05 Acura RSX-S - 60-0 in 135'
http://www.modernracer.com/acurarsxtypes.html

Some are more modern than others, but all listed are import golden boys.