I think that she should let you buy a new Hemi SRT Challenger when they are available. Even if the SRT has a lower horsepower rating than the Shelby version of the Stang, I have a feeling that with the DC traction control you will blow the Ford's doors off the line, which will give you a definite headstart to 120 mph. Then it's a question of whether the Stang has enough balls to catch you before the race is over. Ya know-hooking up definitely helps in a race!

From what I hear from a guy at work whose brother just bought one of these new "flying jackasses" they have plenty of power and torque, but not a lot of traction control when you nail them from a dead stop. He drove the Stang. Sounds like wasted tire smoke to me.

Save your pennies (and fives and twenties too) for a new Chally!