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11-18-2011, 10:28 AM | #859 |
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GM went into this venture because they thought since sales were up on the Camaro and all the money being spent on the car after it left the lot they could squeeze out a few more dollars and encroach on Ford's top dog and put the proverbial final nail in the coffin. They found out quickly that Ford was not going to laydown and be ran off the block without a fight. To any business it's all about money and it's no different in this situation. More than likely this will pan out for GM if the Gt500 is priced outrageously over the ZL1, better bang for the buck. It's not just about appealing to the people of Camaro5 it's about appealing to the masses to sell more cars. We truly are a small fraction of the numbers that the fifth gen has sold.
Now for some reason I feel like this car should have been given the Z/28 moniker and held back on the ZL1 as a response to the '13 Gt500. I'm going to love my ZL1 but it just makes me sad to know the most legendary name for a Camaro is already being one upped in the HP wars. Back when the first ZL1 came out it was a mythical beast that not many knew about unless they were beat by one at the strip. Now to me it seems like SLP had sort of the right approach to the power that this namesake should carry. I for one am happy Ford responded as it will make GM push back (hopefully) as Scott said "we are never finished". Maybe I'm just wishfully thinking that this happens sooner than oppose to later.
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In no way am I saying the 392 is not a faster car. But I'm saying just because you don't see it on the web or your local track doesn't mean the possibility is not out there.
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Anyways back to the topic at hand. I sure hope the two other manufactures have an answer for the new Gt500.
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With the Altitude and awsome weather Texas usually has in the Fall and Spring I have seen quite a few Stock Camaro's running into the 12's at the track mostly automatics. 12.7 to 12.9's 12 is a 12 I dont care how you look at it. if you run a 10.9 you are saying I ran in the 10's. From the looks of that video the driver lost a good half a second at the begining as he rolled before taking off. You know as well as I do you line two cars up at a track and you are wanting to get down to the end before the next person. Drag race!!!!! The drivers who are going for the best time dont even watch the person over in the next lane as they leave when they are ready they go. Until you move the clock doesnt start! looks to me this person as well as a lot I have seen get to jumpy and mess up and imo lose where a drag race is Won. When driven correctly ( I can speak for an automatic Camaro ) you can flash the stock converter just enough to get the car to hook just right. Of course losing some tire preasure and etc helps a lot. The New stang's automatic is a very well tuned from the Factory car I have seen a few of them run stock with Good drivers and run awsome times. I have also seen some stock cars that are not even equal hang with a Stock 5.0 due to someone who has never driven on a track being behind the wheel just enjoying the moment. IMO most times of any car are not accurate because of the drivers. Lots of people buy a new Camaro/Stang/charger and mod it and say im going to try drag racing. A few times dont make you GOOD. Remember when cars are being compared from the factory ( when you see those good times that sell to us gearheads ) usually some of the best drivers are put behind the seat. |
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