Video: Camaro ZL1 Runs VIR in 2:52:38. Faster than Z06, GT-R, GT3 RS!

[72MachOne99GT]

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

....from Ford itself about the brakes on the "base" 2013 GT500....

"Brembo braking system: A new Brembo brake system offers drivers enhanced stopping power to help keep their car under control, both on the road and the track. New six-piston calipers in front along with larger front and rear rotors help improve brake fade. New brake pads that are more aggressive also help the car achieve high deceleration and further robustness for more driver confidence"

I'm aware of the Brembo package already, I was responding to the suggestion of the carbon brakes and their increase on base price.

I'm certain 6 and 4 piston brakes will be standard on all models even IF the others were made an option.

[72MachOne99GT]

Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

Ya, but you got to watch the power to weight ratio... too much power and not enough weigh, or the ability to manage that power to the rear tires like GM does, you end up with the Mustang issue of no traction.... then you have to redesign/reengineer the down force, suspension, sway bar size, etc.... unless you are only talking a few hundred pounds, maybe 3 to 4 at the most...

I'm not here to defend the Mustang at every turn (I know that wouldn't accomplish much, nor make friends) but you make it sound as if the '11/'12 GT500's were unruly, tire shredding, tractionless monsters.

Despite the percieved notions, the last two model years performed quite well. They pulled a solid 1.0g in lateral acceleration in most tests, shaved 10+ seconds off their VIR time compared to the '10 model, and managed a quarter mile near the 12.0 range.

The ZL1 will outperform each of those numbers 9/10 times, don't get me wrong, I realize that and have for some time, but that's not to take away from the previous Shelby. That was expected, if anything, it would have been a failure on GMs part had the car not been able to.

I'm impressed personally, and regardless of how the '13 SVT stacks up, I'll wave to every ZL1 I see on the street while I'm driving my new toy (if I can distinguish a ZL1 from the other models )

[OldScoolCamaro]

[Jzap624]

Great job GM! However Ford will stay price competitive, say in the high to mid $50's. Remember when the 10' GT with 315 hp cost $27,995, then the 11' 5.0 with 412 hp could be had for just two grand more at @29,710.

More horse power doesn't necessary mean an explosion in base price.

Hence, just because the 13' GT500 has 70 more hp, it doesn't mean it will cost $63-66K.

[MauriSSio]

Originally Posted by Jzap624

Great job GM! However Ford will stay price competitive, say in the high to mid $50's. Remember when the 10' GT with 315 hp cost $27,995, then the 11' 5.0 with 412 hp could be had for just two grand more at @29,710.

More horse power doesn't necessary mean an explosion in base price.

Hence, just because the 13' GT500 has 70 more hp, it doesn't mean it will cost $63-66K.

90 more hp.

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I'm not here to defend the Mustang at every turn (I know that wouldn't accomplish much, nor make friends) but you make it sound as if the '11/'12 GT500's were unruly, tire shredding, tractionless monsters.

I kinda wondered if it was coming across like that when I wrote that..... don't be so sensitive
j/k

It wasn't meant to be taken as such, but you have to agree, even though they did improve, they STILL have a problem managing their power as well as GM does... know what I mean, the ZR1 doesn't have an issue...

As much as I am a GM fan, I love the mustang as well, always have. just a few body styles I couldn't stand, just like the camaro

[72MachOne99GT]

Nah, I'm not being sensitive. And i'll take that as a compliment when you compare a Mustang to a ZR-1, even if it's saying the ZR-1 is better

[OldScoolCamaro]

Nobody compared a Mustang to a ZR1.....just for grins and giggles guys, ZL1 comes standard with all the bells and whistles, GT500 has them ala carte optioned, what's that gonna throw on top of the price increase for the 100 HP plus all the other standard "base" upgrades?. Heres a clip from the Blue Oval Horses for the upgrade package...

"With 650 hp, no bend in the road will be far away. To address those curves, the new GT500 gets optional electronically-adjustable Bilstein shocks. Part of the Performance package—which also includes a Torsen limited-slip diff and Recaro seats—the Bilstein dampers offer drivers a choice of Normal and Sport modes. If you intend to unleash your Shelby on a closed course, you might want to opt for the Track package, too. It adds supplementary coolers for the engine oil, differential, and transmission"

[TLSTWIN]

Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

Nah, I'm not being sensitive. And i'll take that as a compliment when you compare a Mustang to a ZR-1, even if it's saying the ZR-1 is better

comparison by POWER ONLY

[69NMYSS]

Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I'm not here to defend the Mustang at every turn (I know that wouldn't accomplish much, nor make friends) but you make it sound as if the '11/'12 GT500's were unruly, tire shredding, tractionless monsters.

Despite the percieved notions, the last two model years performed quite well. They pulled a solid 1.0g in lateral acceleration in most tests, shaved 10+ seconds off their VIR time compared to the '10 model, and managed a quarter mile near the 12.0 range.

The ZL1 will outperform each of those numbers 9/10 times, don't get me wrong, I realize that and have for some time, but that's not to take away from the previous Shelby. That was expected, if anything, it would have been a failure on GMs part had the car not been able to.

I'm impressed personally, and regardless of how the '13 SVT stacks up, I'll wave to every ZL1 I see on the street while I'm driving my new toy (if I can distinguish a ZL1 from the other models )

If you cant see that bulging hood with a carbon fiber insert and completely redesigned front fascia with huge splitter you you might need glasses

Originally Posted by MauriSSio

90 more hp.

Ford's official HP rating is 650hp, 70 more than the ZL1.
http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/2013/

[Erik@Torq]

Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I'm aware of the Brembo package already, I was responding to the suggestion of the carbon brakes and their increase on base price.

I'm certain 6 and 4 piston brakes will be standard on all models even IF the others were made an option.

As far as I know they are not running 4 piston brakes on the rear of the car, just a larger single piston caliper with a larger rotor then the current one.

I believe only Baer makes a multi piston caliper for the rear of these solid axle Mustangs.

/Erik

[Fenderaddict2]

As a Boss owner, I hate to say it, but... The ZL1 its frigging impressive!

[72MachOne99GT]

Originally Posted by 69NMYSS

If you cant see that bulging hood with a carbon fiber insert and completely redesigned front fascia with huge splitter you you might need glasses



Ford's official HP rating is 650hp, 70 more than the ZL1.
http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/2013/

to be fair, I guess you aren't the only one missing the sarcasm.

[radz28]

Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2

As a Boss owner, I hate to say it, but... The ZL1 its frigging impressive!

I've poked my fun, but that's still a KILLER car