Z/28 vs GT500

[blackZbandit]

It's widely thought on the interwebs that the GT500 is going to be quicker than the Z/28 due to it's expected weight advantage. But the CTS-V with the LSA that the Z/28 will (likely) get has a 40 lb/ft torque advantage and all my research shows a consensus of a 3.9 0-60, versus the 4.0 - 4.4 times I see for the Stang. Besides, I seriously doubt Chevy, oops... Chevrolet will follow up with an inferior product. What do you guys think?

[BackinBlackSS/RS]

Originally Posted by EnvyTerra

speed is not the only thing about a car, so I don't think it would be inferior or superior we just don't know yet, but to say car A is better than car B just because it's faster isn't that sensible.

This is one of the most sensible posts I've seen on the wars between the Mustang and Camaro.

[Sax1031]

To hard to say right now. I think Ford is playing a waiting game right now, at least they have hinted at it.

They could easily add another 100 hp to the GT500.

I think the Z/28 will come out and be right at or a little faster than the GT500. I think Ford answers by upping the hp of the GT500. HP wars are good.

[n!ght r!der]

Here are some opinions from both sides of the picture.

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...010-gt500.html

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/ind...t500-vs-cts-v/

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by blackZbandit

It's widely thought on the interwebs that the GT500 is going to be quicker than the Z/28 due to it's expected weight advantage. But the CTS-V with the LSA that the Z/28 will (likely) get has a 40 lb/ft torque advantage and all my research shows a consensus of a 3.9 0-60, versus the 4.0 - 4.4 times I see for the Stang. Besides, I seriously doubt Chevy, oops... Chevrolet will follow up with an inferior product. What do you guys think?

I think 0-60 times are for magazine racers only---> That is like racing to the end of my driveway. I also don't think GM wants to get into a HP war with the GT500, since there is much more upside HP in the Ford, if required.

[JonMan503]

Sleestack your an idiot. Why wouldn't Gm go in a HP war thats what muscle cars are all about aren't they. you drive a dodge for gods sake

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

I think 0-60 times are for magazine racers only---> That is like racing to the end of my driveway. I also don't think GM wants to get into a HP war with the GT500, since there is much more upside HP in the Ford, if required.

You get the award for the dumbest post of the day.

Congrats! here's your cookie

[Sleestack]

Originally Posted by JonMan503

Sleestack your an idiot. Why wouldn't Gm go in a HP war thats what muscle cars are all about aren't they. you drive a dodge for gods sake

Easy Susie, last time you bunched your panties you had a rash for weeks…….

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by JonMan503

Sleestack your an idiot. Why wouldn't Gm go in a HP war thats what muscle cars are all about aren't they. you drive a dodge for gods sake

I certainly hope they go into a hp war.

660 hp is nothing for the GT500 and ford will even warranty at those levels.

[huggercamaro21]

Originally Posted by Sleestack

I think 0-60 times are for magazine racers only---> That is like racing to the end of my driveway. I also don't think GM wants to get into a HP war with the GT500, since there is much more upside HP in the Ford, if required.

GM has not cracked the full potential of the LSA yet either. And I dont really see GM saying "Well Ford is better so we better not push them around".

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by blackZbandit

It's widely thought on the interwebs that the GT500 is going to be quicker than the Z/28 due to it's expected weight advantage. But the CTS-V with the LSA that the Z/28 will (likely) get has a 40 lb/ft torque advantage and all my research shows a consensus of a 3.9 0-60, versus the 4.0 - 4.4 times I see for the Stang. Besides, I seriously doubt Chevy, oops... Chevrolet will follow up with an inferior product. What do you guys think?

Z28 > GT500
Because I said so.


The reality is we don't know NEAR enough about the Z to guess how it'll perform. All we've got is a piece of paper taped to the dashboard of a cobbled together test-mule that says 6.2L Supercharged.

That said -- you're last statement is dead-on, I think. They're not going to come "late" to the game with an inferior product. So....expect something good.

[SlingShot]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

I certainly hope they go into a hp war.

660 hp is nothing for the GT500 and ford will even warranty at those levels.

GM basically does that now with the LS9 @ 638 Hp. All LS series based off the same engine ... LS3 LS7 LSA LS9

Seems like a pretty good start to me, let the wars begin !!

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by SlingShot

GM basically does that now with the LS9 @ 638 Hp. All LS series based off the same engine ... LS3 LS7 LSA LS9

Seems like a pretty good start to me, let the wars begin !!

The Z28 will not have more hp than the top of the line Corvette.

The Corvette is a glass ceiling the GT500 doesn't have to worry about.

[motorhead]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

The Z28 will not have more hp than the top of the line Corvette.

The Corvette is a glass ceiling the GT500 doesn't have to worry about.

Who's to say the corvette will stay where it is? I could very easily see a 1000hp corvette in the future. The bar can always get moved up until the government decides to end it. Just like in the late sixties and early seventies.

Plus you got to remember the corvette will be faster with the same HP anyhow because it's nearly 1000lbs lighter than the camaro.