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CamaroTom · 09-08-2015, 07:58 PM

Just got my new issue of Car and Driver and was happy to see this. The 2015 stang gt ran a 3:05.2 at VIR. Look where the 2013 1LE is in comparison.

hector95z · 09-08-2015, 08:05 PM

I approve this message

Jpnyhc1le · 09-08-2015, 09:16 PM

i have that issue too, and was also pleased to see that. i wonder what the 2016 ss will run, if it isnt faster than the 5th gen 1le around the track, than the 1le will still be the best bargain handler for 4 years straight. time will tell. i think ford is really putting all there track focus on the gt350

Pushrod Pete · 09-08-2015, 09:21 PM

what's even more impressive is that VIR was later repaved. The 1LE could potentially place an even faster lap time if re-ran. the disparity between the mustang and 1LE would only increase.

1le camaro is one hell of a car.

Bens1le · 09-08-2015, 09:24 PM

Let's look at the cars right near it's time
That is some serious hardware,boss 302 z51 vette Fd gt
Not too shabby gentlemen

))

Sledge_Hammer · 09-08-2015, 10:24 PM

Great times for sure... Honestly the ATS and CTS V times were most impressive in that article for me.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 09-09-2015, 01:28 AM

Downloaded the online version and don't see a listing like this.

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Ragnar · 09-09-2015, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Downloaded the online version and don't see a listing like this.

-CRT

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They want you to buy the magazine

gajagfan · 09-09-2015, 11:55 AM

If the GT has the "track pack" or "PP" I think they call it, then this is big. If not, then not so much.

Billy10mm · 09-09-2015, 12:02 PM

This isn't exactly news. The tires on the 1LE alone are worth a cubic shit ton (that's a real measurement by the way) of time. The track-pack on the GTs are, other than phonetically sounding impressive, useless. You would need something very very light (think Corvette or ideally, a few hundred pounds less), to come close to a 1LE time if you're running the OEM Mustang GT tires (both model and size).

Ragnar · 09-09-2015, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gajagfan

If the GT has the "track pack" or "PP" I think they call it, then this is big. If not, then not so much.

According to the article, both Mustangs have the PP!

vinman · 09-09-2015, 12:30 PM

Great, now I have to PP, off to the head!

gajagfan · 09-09-2015, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

This isn't exactly news. The tires on the 1LE alone are worth a cubic shit ton (that's a real measurement by the way) of time. The track-pack on the GTs are, other than phonetically sounding impressive, useless. You would need something very very light (think Corvette or ideally, a few hundred pounds less), to come close to a 1LE time if you're running the OEM Mustang GT tires (both model and size).

I imagine there is a lot of truth to what you have said. I would love to see a test of a 1LE with the stock Goodyears vs. the stock SS set-up.

Chris1SS1LE · 09-09-2015, 03:47 PM

Screw mustang GTPP I am impressed that were faster then

That is some serious big dollar go fast track cars only that if we even dipped our toes into their forums about a $38k camaro is better, we would be grilled, flamed and drowned in a instance

09-08-2015, 07:58 PM	#1
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	New lightning lap Just got my new issue of Car and Driver and was happy to see this. The 2015 stang gt ran a 3:05.2 at VIR. Look where the 2013 1LE is in comparison. Attached Images __________________

09-08-2015, 08:05 PM	#2
hector95z Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Phx. Az. Posts: 258	I approve this message __________________ Drives a 13 SS 99 SS, Current Project car RIP 99 Z28

09-08-2015, 09:16 PM	#3
Jpnyhc1le Drives: 2013 camaro 1ss 1le Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Long Island,ny Posts: 224	i have that issue too, and was also pleased to see that. i wonder what the 2016 ss will run, if it isnt faster than the 5th gen 1le around the track, than the 1le will still be the best bargain handler for 4 years straight. time will tell. i think ford is really putting all there track focus on the gt350 __________________ C.a.i. With air scoop, nw 102,fast 102, fast aluminum fuel rails, tsp 229/236 cam, prc 260 heads,1 7/8 lth,catless mid pipes, underdrive pulley,toyo r888 315's

09-08-2015, 09:24 PM	#5
Bens1le Bens1LE Drives: 2014 ss 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 90	Let's look at the cars right near it's time That is some serious hardware,boss 302 z51 vette Fd gt Not too shabby gentlemen))

09-09-2015, 01:28 AM	#7
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	Downloaded the online version and don't see a listing like this. -CRT Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

09-08-2015, 09:21 PM	#4
Pushrod Pete Drives: Camaro 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 489	what's even more impressive is that VIR was later repaved. The 1LE could potentially place an even faster lap time if re-ran. the disparity between the mustang and 1LE would only increase. 1le camaro is one hell of a car.

09-08-2015, 10:24 PM	#6
Sledge_Hammer Speed Addict seeks help Drives: 15 1LE, 15 GTI, 14 E Class Coupe Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 15	Great times for sure... Honestly the ATS and CTS V times were most impressive in that article for me.

09-09-2015, 11:55 AM	#9
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	If the GT has the "track pack" or "PP" I think they call it, then this is big. If not, then not so much.

09-09-2015, 12:02 PM	#10
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	This isn't exactly news. The tires on the 1LE alone are worth a cubic shit ton (that's a real measurement by the way) of time. The track-pack on the GTs are, other than phonetically sounding impressive, useless. You would need something very very light (think Corvette or ideally, a few hundred pounds less), to come close to a 1LE time if you're running the OEM Mustang GT tires (both model and size).

09-09-2015, 12:30 PM	#12
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	Great, now I have to PP, off to the head! __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

09-09-2015, 03:47 PM	#14
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	Screw mustang GTPP I am impressed that were faster then That is some serious big dollar go fast track cars only that if we even dipped our toes into their forums about a $38k camaro is better, we would be grilled, flamed and drowned in a instance