Trackaholic
Well-Known Member
A massive disappointment on a road circuit? I beg to differ.No it doesn't. For a Mustang with 526HP to be regularly turning slower lap times in magazine tests than a 455HP Camaro SS 1LE is quite disappointing.
I think the Mustang GT PP2 will actually do better than the GT350 on some tracks. At least for a couple of laps.
The GT350 is a special car with a great sounding engine. But it is a massive disappointment on a road circuit. It should be punching much higher than it is.
I think the regular GT350 is limited mostly by tires and heavy wheels. My impression from various reviews is that the Goodyears on the 1LE are stickier than the MPSS. However, even with the stock alignment, tires, brakes, brake fluid, etc, the GT350 is pretty amazing on the track. Sure it won't grip like some other cars, but it really is a ton of fun.
Certainly the GT350R, with the same chassis, is not a disappointment. And the differences between the R and regular GT350 are purely tires, wheels, and some subtle tuning. Not at all chassis related. And if you are going to argue that the GT350R is also a disappointment, then ....addle:
I would not be surprised to see the GT PP2 go faster than a GT350 on certain tracks. It does have the PSC2's after all, which will really help in the corners. BTW, the GT PP2 will have the same chassis, so I maintain that the chassis isn't the issue with the S550. It's the intended performance envelope. Ford just does not care to have something like the 1LE (except for the GT350, and now maybe the PP2). Unfortunately the PP2 doesn't have coolers, so I'm not sure if it will do that well. Sort of a mixed message with that setup, a lot like the initial GT350 tech and base versions.
-T
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