Nobody isn't celebrating that there's still a Mustang.
We're just saying these aftermarket companies want way too much money, for way too little. At least RTR isn't charging as much as Shelby American, though.
And even more so, people are upset that Ford isn't building the special models that...
They can't really do anything crazy, though. The car would be too expensive.
500lbs is a bit of a pipe dream.
The GT350 was only a little heavier than a base Mustang GT, and the 350R was a little lighter:
Items removed include air conditioning, the stereo system, rear seats, trunk floorboard...
Official info:
https://www.rtrvehicles.com/pages/spec-5-build?srsltid=AfmBOopobT8BP9lkI_w4P5Jb8nZPbiurQZ-Mhhb4Y7BZA1E01yKppdil
Developed with integrated composite replacement panels and fully adjustable coilover suspension, this limited-production vehicle reflects the evolution of RTR’s design...
There isn't any proven power to be had in the airboxes on these is there? Even the ones the vendors post show 2-3hp which can just be dyno variation, or a half of a half of degree of timing the car decided to pull.
Trying to find out where it could lose 150lbs
-40lbs lighter wheels
-30lbs rear set delete
-25lbs catback+ditch resonator)
-30lbs lighter front seats
-10lbs CF driveshaft
That only gets to 135 but it's a good start