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Originally Posted by Zeus
Sorry mate your missing the point. Im not arguing that the Corvette is in the 'muscle car class' nor do I think that a .1 second difference over a 1/4 mile is anything but a drivers race.
Unlike the GT500, the Corvette has more going for it than just straight line acceleration. It is a sports car, it will always handle better and feel more nimble being a 2 seater, and therefore always have an appeal towards a different crowd.
Now if you took a Camaro LS3 and gave it 480hp for example, gave it some suspension upgrades, allow the car to run 12.6-12.7, Your not steping on the Corvette's toes, nor (if priced right, a little over 40k) your not nearly half the price. At that speed you'd be able to compete with the GT500, while outhandling the car on a road course. With the right suspension tweaks it would win all the comparos.
And btw. I know Ford people are very willing to compare the GT500 and the SS, but consider the Vette and GT500 are closer in price.
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You do understand that a 2010 GT out handles a SS now ? The GT500 has a upgraded suspension..even more so than the GT..so the handling on is superb. The new GT500 is truly a sports car as well as being a muscle car. Also would you truly want to buy a Z28 with 480hp ? We are talking crank numbers correct ? Of course they will upgrade dampers and ect, But in truth just how much more of a upgrade can you give it ? The SS already have big brakes and a IRS
Its a fine fine dance GM must negotiate to pull this off. There is a reason Camaro has come and gone...and is now back again. Its not as easy when you have a car looming performance wise right above the head of a similar with the same performance.
No matter how you slice it up, GM could never make the Camaro the equal or near equal of the Vette, while Ford have no such qualms. The GT will always be a step below a GT500, but not in such of a way to that the GT or GT500 sales would be hurt.