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Originally Posted by John_C
I think these newer cars numb the feeling a bit....
For instance, my 97 GT was a aluminum block PI swapped, 4r70w swapped to TR3550, full bolt-on car with 3:73's. 3,220lb (about 3,440lb with driver) car without driver.
The GT felt faster than my 2010 Camaro SS with Vararam and Corsa catback even though the SS was 4 tenths faster in the 1/4 mile. The Camaro was 4050lbs with me and 3/4 tank of fuel.
Now I'm closer to 500 whp and in the 11's but it still doesn't feel fast to me.
I don't think this 5th Gen will feel quick to me until I get in the 10's. LOL
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I think you're onto something as far the "feel" of the new cars. The power is certainly more manageable. I can get into an old '70's Malibu with a shift kit and some decent engine mods and it feels like I'm being shot to the moon. Then again, when you're a passenger it always feels faster too.
I will also add that the mechanical throttle on the F body Camaros of the late 90's and early 2000's made it feel faster as well. These drive by wire throttles drive me crazy.