2011 Mustang GT: The Toughest Opponent Yet?

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by Mr CLuTcH

Thank you for clarifying what I initially wanted to make many aware of. As far as stock for stock, if the Mustang gets lighter, I don't think it's very hard to drive an SS automatic in a straight line; just floor it and wait for a winner. It'll either catch me and walk away from me or the Camaro will slowly walk away from it.

Well, now that you bring it up, I believe the auto Camaro engines make even less torque than their manual counterparts, so you might be at an even greater disadvantage. Of course, the 2011 Mustang will offer a 6-speed auto, as well.

Originally Posted by Mr CLuTcH

On a side note, I really wouldn't hate the 2010/11 Mustangs so much if they would have just reverted back to the 2009 design. The 2009 body looks way more attractive than the 2010s. That thing is just ugly! Looks like somebody hit it in the rear with a ugly stick wrapped in barbwire.

At first, I thought the same thing, however, after owning both, the new bodylines have grown on me. I actually find myself liking the 2010-up version better. Go figure.

Keeping things on topic, there is no doubt the 2011 Mustang looks to be the best competition for the Camaro, to-date. We'll just have to see how long it remains that way.

[truth411]

I dont know what the 2011 camaro will bring to the table, I heard more aggressive gearing though. Until we have a curb weight and a price point, I will with hold judgement. But the 2010 GT premieum with the trackpack cost just over $35,000 (I think the GT premieum is required to equipt the track pack, but I could be wrong) While a 1SS cost just 31k. It seems the 2011 mustang is going to get real pricey, real fast.

[syr74]

Originally Posted by truth411

I dont know what the 2011 camaro will bring to the table, I heard more aggressive gearing though. Until we have a curb weight and a price point, I will with hold judgement. But the 2010 GT premieum with the trackpack cost just over $35,000 (I think the GT premieum is required to equipt the track pack, but I could be wrong) While a 1SS cost just 31k. It seems the 2011 mustang is going to get real pricey, real fast.

Food for thought. You'll notice that right now there is no Track Pack availability for the Mustang, largely because an improved version of the Track Pack we get on the 2010 will be standard on the 2011 Mustang GT.

[nhra stocker]

Originally Posted by SamSS

To NHRA Stocker: You have a 71 Chevelle SS, a 69 Camaro, and a 2010 Camaro SS? SICK!
Are the Chevelle and the 69 Camaro in good shape?

The Chevelle is in great shape , the Camaro was a barn find im restoring.
Any idea what the TANG is getting for gears? Our better yet tires since its big brother cant even get a big pair out back?

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by nhra stocker

The Chevelle is in great shape , the Camaro was a barn find im restoring.
Any idea what the TANG is getting for gears? Our better yet tires since its big brother cant even get a big pair out back?

I hear they are staying with the 3:31 gears in the GT but you can always opt for 3.73's without having to get the track pac option. I have no idea on the tires.

And yes, I agree, big brother could certainly use some bigger/stickier meats out back. The stock 285/35-19 Goodyear F1's just don't cut it. I'm in the process of determining what it is going to take to get some 345/30-19's under the car.

[nhra stocker]

And yes, I agree, big brother could certainly use some bigger/stickier meats out back. The stock 285/35-19 Goodyear F1's just don't cut it. I'm in the process of determining what it is going to take to get some 345/30-19's under the car.
A Sledge Hammer and a Torch should do the trick!!! That tire should help it out a bit or a TON!!!

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by nhra stocker

And yes, I agree, big brother could certainly use some bigger/stickier meats out back. The stock 285/35-19 Goodyear F1's just don't cut it. I'm in the process of determining what it is going to take to get some 345/30-19's under the car.
A Sledge Hammer and a Torch should do the trick!!! That tire should help it out a bit or a TON!!!

So far, it's looking like nothing that drastic to make them fit. I'll know more when I get my 19x12 mock-up wheels delivered and I play with them a bit.

[rodimus prime]

Whats funny about this site is that it brings more Mustang fans than Mustang sites ever dream of. LOL

Mustang guy on Camaro site.

"I really like the mustang better than the camaro, wait till next year, its on".

Next year.

"I think the new mustang looks better than the last year, wait till next year, its on".

Camaro guy on Mustang guy on Camaro site.

"Good for you, they make Mustang sites you know".

Mustang guy on Camaro guy on Mustang guy on Camaro site.

"This site would be stupid if we werent here, just a bunch of nutswingers"

Camaro guy

"okay so, thats all it is on Mustang sites, because nobody else wants to read about those piece of shi#s but the people that buy them"

Mustang guy

"just wait, next year it will pwn your stupid heavy turd"

camaro guy

"LOL, good I hope it does, maybe you will go back to (insert generic mustang site that nobody vists) to get them enough posters to maybe get advertisers".

Mustang guy

"we have the GT500 (or whatever its called now)".

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by truth411

I dont know what the 2011 camaro will bring to the table, I heard more aggressive gearing though. Until we have a curb weight and a price point, I will with hold judgement. But the 2010 GT premieum with the trackpack cost just over $35,000 (I think the GT premieum is required to equipt the track pack, but I could be wrong) While a 1SS cost just 31k. It seems the 2011 mustang is going to get real pricey, real fast.

Well, I built a 2010 GT Premium with the TrackPac option that is an equivalent to the $31.5K 1SS, in terms of features, for $33.4, so they are really close on price.

[DeathChill]

Originally Posted by garagelogic

Well, I built a 2010 GT Premium with the TrackPac option that is an equivalent to the $31.5K 1SS, in terms of features, for $33.4, so they are really close on price.

Plus the 2010 GT can be had for way less than MSRP (there are some discounts, no?) and 0% financing (right?) so it is actually cheaper with all of the incentives.

[steeleshark2]

Well, there is a lot more talk and articles being written that the new stock Mustang GT will be over 3800lbs now. This is spreading in the Mustang forums and in articles. So, the latest Ford news maybe correct about the weight.

[DeathChill]

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Well, there is a lot more talk and articles being written that the new stock Mustang GT will be over 3800lbs now. This is spreading in the Mustang forums and in articles. So, the latest Ford news maybe correct about the weight.

Where are you seeing this?

[garagelogic]

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Well, there is a lot more talk and articles being written that the new stock Mustang GT will be over 3800lbs now. This is spreading in the Mustang forums and in articles. So, the latest Ford news maybe correct about the weight.

While it could be possible, I don't see the GT weighing as much as my 2007 GT500 did with a T6060 (heavy) 6-speed, supercharger (heavy), cast iron 5.4L block (really heavy) and all the other assorted performance upgrades. That car weighed 3850 w/o driver. My current car weighs 3910 w/o driver and that's with the turbos and all the extra hardware associated with them in place.

I think I'll just wait until the offical numbers come out rather than speculating at this point.

Originally Posted by DeathChill

Plus the 2010 GT can be had for way less than MSRP (there are some discounts, no?) and 0% financing (right?) so it is actually cheaper with all of the incentives.

Sure, but I doubt you will find the same incentives on the 2011 when it hits the showrooms.

[600hp-lpe]

Originally Posted by Milk 1027

how much do you think the camaro puts out at the rear wheels?

Mine is pretty strong... LOL