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Originally Posted by SilverTurtle
the GT with PP is more aimed at the SS without the 1LE... but it's pricetag makes it on par with the 1LE, so why not compare the two? the 1LE is a more complete package than the PP is on the Mustang.
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Originally Posted by MEDISIN
1LE Package:
Larger, 27-mm solid front stabilizer bar, and 28-mm solid rear
Higher-capacity rear-axle half shafts
Strut tower brace
ZL1 wheel bearings, toe links and rear shock mounts
High-capacity fuel pump
20" x 10" front and 20" x 11" rear wheels
285/35ZR20 Goodyear Eagle Supercar tires
3.91 final-drive ratio
Unique rear spoiler
Sueded microfiber-wrapped, flat bottom steering wheel and shift knob
$3,500
Performance Package:
Strut tower brace
Larger radiator
Unique chassis tuning
Larger rear sway bar
Heavy duty front springs
K-Brace
Brembo 6-piston calipers
Larger rotors
19 x 9.5" wheels
Unique stability control, ABS tuning
3.73 Torsen rear axle
Oil pressure, vacuum gauge pack
Spoiler delete
$2,495
If you ask me, the PP from Ford aims directly at making the GT a better track performer. In fact, Ford made it a point to say it is faster on a track than the Boss 302.
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Exactly. The Mustang GT is a direct competior to the Camaro SS. The Mustang GT PP is a direct competitor to the Camaro SS/1LE.
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Originally Posted by MEDISIN
Ford can't buy whatever brand/size tires they want? They are the second largest automotive manufacturer in North America and they are under some kind of tire restriction?? We've already heard the "tires" argument - it's invalid.
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I do find it very hilarious when people bring up the tire situation. You know what else a wider, heavier tire is going to do? Slow down straight line acceleration, fuel economy and ride quality to a certain extent AND cost more. Does anyone ever see someone complaining how the Camaro SS/1LE would be faster in a straight line, get slightly better MPG and ride a little better if only it had tires that weren't as wide? Nope.
You hit the nail on the head, the auto manufacturer can spec whatever tire they want, they know the advantages and drawbacks with various tire configurations. It is their call about what they want to do and how they want to spec it.