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Originally Posted by LostPony
I think the problem most are having, well most Ford guys, is that the cars are not as close in spec as they were in the old days. In 1969 both had 302 engines, weighed nearly the same, and competed head to head on the racetrack.
Now the Camaro has a much larger engine, and is predicted to have a much higher price than it's rival. Also, the Boss is built and raced in the Continental Tire Series, in pretty much the same spec as the street car. The engine is the same, although a bit detuned for "competition parity". The Camaro in the series is closer to the 1LE, but with more lightweight parts. The new Z/28, while cool and closer to how I would have liked my Boss equipped, on paper it is in another league altogether.
I like the car, but I don't view it as a competitor to my car, and I would have chosen another car as the benchmark to beat. You know, like something currently in production.
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Not much of what you said other then your first paragraph is true.
You seriously think Roush Racing has a Stock Boss302?
Rules are the same for everyone in the GS class Serie: Power/weight ratio, specific suspension components and manufacturer, tires, restrictions, etc...
Might as well mention the Pirelli World Championship? (since the Camaro won the championship)
You think those are Stock too?
Price point? no prices yet so why bother speculate but for this purpose I think is normal for one to you pay more for a higher performance car, no?
Current Production year benchmark: They are still selling 2013 Boss LS right now aren't they? any performance differences from the 2012 Boss302 LS?