But if someone could get the Mustang GT with MagneRide, Sport Cup 2's, etc and put the optional new 5.2 Aluminator 570+ hp, 8000+ rpm motor in it; would that not be special like the GT350? I mean the engine IS the GT350 block and heads!!
Somehow the conversation shifted from NĂĽrburgring (Nordschleife) times to all track times. Point is that the Nordschleife track, despite it's popularity, is not a good gauge for measuring car capabilities, especially when the cars are going to be used on US streets and tracks. There are much better units of measure.
Awesome picture, where was it taken?Somehow the conversation shifted from NĂĽrburgring (Nordschleife) times to all track times. Point is that the Nordschleife track, despite it's popularity, is not a good gauge for measuring car capabilities, especially when the cars are going to be used on US streets and tracks. There are much better units of measure.
Reminder: The ZL1 wins in about every performance category in the test. The GT350R only won this comparison off of subjective opinion. I here more excuses from you guys. We can all coexist. One car had to be faster. I don't know why this is so hard to accept.
I have already conceded that and understand that's the reason the R won the comparison. I've said that several times now. I'm not gonna expect you to know that since this thread is so lengthy. Plus, I was only responding to him because he made such a bone headed comment. "Unstrap the blower". Yes, they've already done that. And gtfo with this "forgetting what site you're on" crap! Are we in gangs or something? Can I, as a car guy, not have interest in any car besides my own? You keep forgetting a poster here started this thread. It is a comparison between a Mustang and a Camaro. Yet you have a problem with there actually being some people who think the Camaro is better.
Geezus dude, we all accept it is faster. Most of us don't really give a shit for the reasons you can't accept either.
I think the most important thing is that on an individual level each person gets the car that they feel is right for them. Regardless of which car wins a comparison or which car does better on a track. Choose the car that you happen to like better for whatever reason. There are people who bought a GT350 and then switched to a ZL1 or Z06 or Hellcat. And there are those who bought a Hellcat and then switched to a GT350 or ZL1. And so on for every car out there. At the end of the day, if you're happy in your car, then that is what matters. Lots of guys here love their GT350s and GT350Rs regardless of what happened on the track. And lots of people love their ZL1s regardless of who MT crowned the winner. Talking about all of this when not in light of how it affected your purchase or enjoyment is nothing more than childish picking on each other.
I'm not quite sure where you're headed with that line of thought.
Trust me. I know. But as long as people here keep responding to me with ignorant posts, I'm going to keep doing the same. Do you not read the posts before my responses? For instance the fella saying what would happen if the 6.2 didn't have that blower. Well, duh the naturally aspirated LT1. We've already touched on all the relative points. Now it's just bench racing, fanboy hate, and bickering, but I'll play the game as long as you all care to do so
My point is the peeps on here say the GT350 is more "special" because of the 8K rpm motor. So Ford offers now a substantial increase in hp (570+) 8k rpm motor that anyone can get in a GT with it having Magneride and the same sticky tires and handling, which could be very close to the same visceral feeling of the GT350 at a much lower cost. Of course it would not have the same "R" snob appeal.
When you truly grasp the "less is more" concept, you'll understand that what the 'R' is, isn't about the "R" tag at all. The snobs, as you put it, would be those who buy one just to be seen in or to boast over drinks at the club about owning.