08-16-2010, 12:40 AM | #1 |
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Can the Z/28 take on all three new Mustangs? s?
Ford has upped the game with their 2011 GT500 (550 HP) and recent photos show the forthcoming Camaro Z/28 in direct testing with the GT500 as the benchmark GM has set it's mark to achieve. Two days ago Ford released their information that they would be releasing a new 2012 Boss 302 in the spring of 2011 with a 440 HP version of their new 5.0 Coyote engine. Adjustable suspension and many upgraded pieces throughout the car make it sound like a really well designed car easily capable of over 1.0 g on the skidpad. What can't be very far behind is a new Mach1 Mustang. Ford is very clearly trying to dominate the performance sport coupe market and bring as many models as possible to give consumers as many choices as possible. The new 5.0 engine is clearly begging for a forced induction system and this is strictly a guess on my part, but I foresee a supercharged 5.0 Mach1 Mustang coming very soon. Ford will most likely use the new Z/28 as their benchmark. Can our Z/28 take on everything that Ford is going to throw at it in order to achieve higher monthly sales with more models?
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08-16-2010, 02:48 AM | #2 |
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I guess we'll all find out next year........
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08-16-2010, 03:29 AM | #3 |
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I would assume the 2012 SS will get a bump in ponies. As well as a few tweaked suspension upgrades.
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08-16-2010, 09:32 AM | #4 | |
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How many models of Mustang do we need, anyways, lol? I mean seriously. I can totally appreciate the nods to the past, be sheesh! It is kinda' cool seeing this though; I imagine this might be a taste of what it was like in the 60s and 70s. I wish I was there to enjoy that time. I dont' know - I think LS/LT, SS, and Z28 are good enough for Camaro. It'd be nice if we could get some more options, but we're only getting into the second model year, so I'm certainly not disappointed
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08-16-2010, 11:34 AM | #5 |
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Well now with Ford bring back the Boss 302, which was the Z28 original competitor, maybe the Camaro being test against the GT500 is not the Z28 but maybe the rebirth of the ZL1 COPO Camaro.
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08-16-2010, 12:07 PM | #6 | |
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JMVHO.
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08-16-2010, 01:05 PM | #7 |
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Jack of all trades, master of none applies here. If GM were wise they would make the Supercarged Camaro the ZL1 and the Z28 a light weight DI V8 |
08-16-2010, 01:24 PM | #8 | |
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This would be more in line with the Z28 heritage but to many people have voiced that they want this super beast Z28 Camaro, that in my opinion will be slinging to much extra weight in the nose to be a good road course racer.
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08-16-2010, 02:03 PM | #9 | |
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Wouldn't a supercharged 5.0 Mach1 directly compete with the GT-500?
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08-16-2010, 02:46 PM | #12 |
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In looking at some information in another Section, there was a like 450 RWHP SC'd '11 5.0, so it might get close. I imagine with those cams will help with more power, too. GOD - how many Mustinks is Ford going to make?
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Until the z28 gets a complete forged bottom end, I would say it doesn't compare to the gt500. It's to easy to make some insane hp numbers with the gt500 via sc and pulley swaps. Stock vs stock maybe
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08-16-2010, 03:33 PM | #14 |
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