1LE better than the 350R? Specifically after he stated the new 1LE is still 2 seconds behind the old z28.
Anyone else frustrated with Ford over the next GT500?
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I like the fact that he is considering street legal drag pac.
hopefully no EV involved but I guess it's the way of the future.
hopefully no EV involved but I guess it's the way of the future.
The 1le is a “better value” than a gt350r in the same way a Hyundai Genesis sedan is a better value than an E class.
But which one is better to drive?
This is why performance numbers don’t case close a comparison.
A gt350r is not only faster than a 1le is basically every way save 0-30mph, it’s also a more rewarding and communicative/engaging driving experience in every way.
The 1le is great $10 cheap whiskey, and leaves a mild hang over. Drink some water and you’ll be ok.
The gt350r is great mid shelf whiskey that punches smooth like burbon. If it’s not your first rodeo, no hangover, and you’re only spending about $15.
The 911R is gods lamb, but it’s $29.99 and you don’t wanna get that deep in a habit until everything else is good to go financially.
Edit* market demand puts the gt350r closer to $19.99 I guess, but it’s still damn good for the price of its piers like a bmw 6 series, an Audi rs5, or a bmw m4.
Not to take anything away from a 1LE, it’s great. Chevy has speed covered, now they need to focus on feel/engagement.
If it’s only about the best numbers for the cheapest price, we’d all be bowing down to bullet bikes and junkyard builds. You can get a fox bucket to run 8’s or lap leguna around 1:35 for $15k. Doesn’t mean it’s a big deal.
But which one is better to drive?
This is why performance numbers don’t case close a comparison.
A gt350r is not only faster than a 1le is basically every way save 0-30mph, it’s also a more rewarding and communicative/engaging driving experience in every way.
The 1le is great $10 cheap whiskey, and leaves a mild hang over. Drink some water and you’ll be ok.
The gt350r is great mid shelf whiskey that punches smooth like burbon. If it’s not your first rodeo, no hangover, and you’re only spending about $15.
The 911R is gods lamb, but it’s $29.99 and you don’t wanna get that deep in a habit until everything else is good to go financially.
Edit* market demand puts the gt350r closer to $19.99 I guess, but it’s still damn good for the price of its piers like a bmw 6 series, an Audi rs5, or a bmw m4.
Not to take anything away from a 1LE, it’s great. Chevy has speed covered, now they need to focus on feel/engagement.
If it’s only about the best numbers for the cheapest price, we’d all be bowing down to bullet bikes and junkyard builds. You can get a fox bucket to run 8’s or lap leguna around 1:35 for $15k. Doesn’t mean it’s a big deal.
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I doubt the GT500 will run race fuel. I can see it giving the demon a run for its money on the street on 93.
I'd rather the people from Shelby didn't say anything at all. The ZL1/1LE is what I'm hoping had more influence rather than a ****ing Demon.
2020?? For crying out loud! If we have to wait two more years before the thing is released, it had better be a supercar slayer. I'm talking put the 675LT back on the trailer and give the 720S night terrors. For a car that I suspect has been in the works since the S550 program started, there's no excuse for it to come up short.
If I'm reading this correctly, you're saying there would be no excuse for the new GT500 to fall short of the 720S?
ARE YOU ****ING KIDDING ME?
Nearly 10 years of development? What would be the excuse? "Are you ****ing kidding me" is the same type of shit people used to say before the GT350R existed. Just saying.
GT500 ($75k-ish) vs. Mclaren 720S ($300k).
Power to weight on a 720S is just under 4lbs per horsepower; meaning the new GT500 will need to have about 950hp (3800#). That's not going to happen.
Not to mention the advantages of a mid vs. front engine.
People are already convinced if it doesn't run 8s in reverse it's a total failure, so you may as well just let them get used to disappointment on that front.
You're only looking at straight line acceleration. I'm talking total performance. And in today's performance climate, talking prices is all but irrelevant unless you're into rubbing dashboards. The GT3 costs nearly 3x as much as a GT350R, yet, according to Ford, they're neck-and-neck in performance. The R was nearly a full second faster than "Godzilla" around Laguna Seca. That's something that's supposed to be all but impossible for nearly any car to hear fanboys tell it, much less a Mustang.
Ok, homie.
I see what you're saying, but i feel like you're just committed to your Hyperbole at this point...
A mid engine, Carbon fiber monocoque, SLA front suspension (alone enough to beat the macpherson mustang), active aero, 3000 lb, already has a DCT (not just speculated to have one), 80 treadwear pirelli Corsa tires stock ... Vs a mustang, however good it may be? No.
they will
Maybe there are 2 versions of this car coming, or two options. Drag pack or track pack. IDK, just taking a stab at it. Tough to guess what ford is doing.
Would be very cool if they offered them like this, then everyone would get their fill. I remember DBK saying Ford wasn't interested in building cars with slicks and skinnies...so...IDK, just seems odd this fella would bring up a demon and say 'in spades'
2020 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ford said it's a 2019 model, not a 2020 model.
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