Mustang vs camaro TOPSPEED - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DJ UNKNOWN · 08-14-2011, 09:07 AM

My bestfriend has a 2011 mustang vert and he almost convinced me to get a GT but once I test drove a camaro there was no turning back. But now all he talks about is how his car is so much faster than mines ( both are stock ). I read somewhere that the topspeed of his car is governed at 113 mph and my RS is 155 mph due to the rating of our tires ( his are 18's mines are 20's). Does anybody know if theres any truth to that? I would LOVE to rub that in his face

Needs Exhaust! · 08-14-2011, 09:16 AM

There's only one way to find out

DJ UNKNOWN · 08-14-2011, 09:18 AM

He lives in carolina and im in indy but trust me we will

B1G-AL · 08-14-2011, 09:19 AM

It's probably true, my LS has 18s and it's governed at 115mph

TheHorse13 · 08-14-2011, 09:19 AM

The 2011 Mustang GT limiter is set at 146MPH. This is from Car & Driver road tests though I don't recall which month.

DJ UNKNOWN · 08-14-2011, 09:21 AM

His isnt a GT, is it the same for a mustang v6?

Ir0nM4n · 08-14-2011, 09:22 AM

With out limiter, the V6 will top out at 146 ish +/- 1 or 2 MPH. The V8 is at 176 ish +/- 1 or 2 MPH. Now remind you that those numbers are for a Stock Camaro. There is a thread with this information. I have not taken the time to look up the Mustang V6 / V8.

kd4hey · 08-14-2011, 09:23 AM

The V6 Camaro (LS, 1LT & 2LT) WITHOUT the RS package is electronically limited to 118mph, The V6 WITH the RS package is electronically limited to 155mph. All SS's are limited to 155mph, & yes it is due to the speed rating of the tires.

The electronics limiting can be removed with a tuner, but be aware, that will void your warranty.

TheHorse13 · 08-14-2011, 09:23 AM

The V6 Mustang is set to 113 MPH via the speed limiter.

Source:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...r-limited.html

3 second google search.

dragon2368 · 08-14-2011, 09:23 AM

The Mustang v6 is limited to 113 according to Car and Driver.

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.0 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g

Why would Ford but a conservative limiter on a car with Z rated tires??

DJ UNKNOWN · 08-14-2011, 09:26 AM

Thanx guys, now that I no its true I can finally shut him up for good

REEFBLUE93 · 08-14-2011, 09:27 AM

The only way you'll find out, legally, is to maybe find an abandoned air strip or other very long stretch of road. Go to your local track and beat a few older Mustang GT's and send him video of that

REEFBLUE93 · 08-14-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon2368

The Mustang v6 is limited to 113 according to Car and Driver.

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 13.0 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft
Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g

Why would Ford but a conservative limiter on a car with Z rated tires??

Uuummm, maybe because it's a V6 and it wasn't intended for racing. Tires are bought in ginormous quantities by manufacturers...

DJ UNKNOWN · 08-14-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheHorse13

The V6 Mustang is set to 113 MPH via the speed limiter.

Source:
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...r-limited.html

3 second google search.

I did do a google search and told him to also but he keeps denying it, thats why I brought it here. I knew u guys wld no

08-14-2011, 09:07 AM	#1
DJ UNKNOWN Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 559	Mustang vs camaro TOPSPEED My bestfriend has a 2011 mustang vert and he almost convinced me to get a GT but once I test drove a camaro there was no turning back. But now all he talks about is how his car is so much faster than mines ( both are stock ). I read somewhere that the topspeed of his car is governed at 113 mph and my RS is 155 mph due to the rating of our tires ( his are 18's mines are 20's). Does anybody know if theres any truth to that? I would LOVE to rub that in his face

08-14-2011, 09:19 AM	#4
B1G-AL Drives: 09 Bullitt, 08 H3 Alpha, Ram SS/T Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 511 View My Garage	It's probably true, my LS has 18s and it's governed at 115mph __________________

08-14-2011, 09:22 AM	#7
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	With out limiter, the V6 will top out at 146 ish +/- 1 or 2 MPH. The V8 is at 176 ish +/- 1 or 2 MPH. Now remind you that those numbers are for a Stock Camaro. There is a thread with this information. I have not taken the time to look up the Mustang V6 / V8. __________________

08-14-2011, 09:23 AM	#8
kd4hey Motorhead Wannabe Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (L99) RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Honea Path, SC Posts: 142	The V6 Camaro (LS, 1LT & 2LT) WITHOUT the RS package is electronically limited to 118mph, The V6 WITH the RS package is electronically limited to 155mph. All SS's are limited to 155mph, & yes it is due to the speed rating of the tires. The electronics limiting can be removed with a tuner, but be aware, that will void your warranty. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT VIN# 116938 Del: 27AUG2010 "Veronica" is a wet dream on wheels! Former Ride: 2010 1LT RJT 15AUG2009 - 27AUG2010 "Victoria" was one fine lady! CamaroSouth - Columbia Chapter Member

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08-14-2011, 09:16 AM	#2
Needs Exhaust! Drives: 2011 2SS/RS, 2008 XLR-V Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: In my car!! Posts: 227	There's only one way to find out

08-14-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
DJ UNKNOWN Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 559	He lives in carolina and im in indy but trust me we will

08-14-2011, 09:19 AM	#5
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	The 2011 Mustang GT limiter is set at 146MPH. This is from Car & Driver road tests though I don't recall which month.

08-14-2011, 09:21 AM	#6
DJ UNKNOWN Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 559	His isnt a GT, is it the same for a mustang v6?

08-14-2011, 09:23 AM	#10
dragon2368 Dragon2368 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS IOM Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ewing Ky Posts: 113	The Mustang v6 is limited to 113 according to Car and Driver. C/D TEST RESULTS: Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec Zero to 100 mph: 13.0 sec Street start, 5–60 mph: 5.8 sec Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 104 mph Top speed (governor limited): 113 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 152 ft Roadholding, 200-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g Why would Ford but a conservative limiter on a car with Z rated tires??

08-14-2011, 09:26 AM	#11
DJ UNKNOWN Drives: 2011 Red Jewel RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indpls, IN Posts: 559	Thanx guys, now that I no its true I can finally shut him up for good

08-14-2011, 09:27 AM	#12
REEFBLUE93 Account Suspended Drives: 1993 Rustang Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 941	The only way you'll find out, legally, is to maybe find an abandoned air strip or other very long stretch of road. Go to your local track and beat a few older Mustang GT's and send him video of that