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Could the new S550 outperform Chevys new C7 for nearly half the cost?
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<blockquote data-quote="tt335ci03cobra" data-source="post: 13770734" data-attributes="member: 68944"><p>With that 1 rung up 1 rung down concept, I'm saying like a $40k performance loaded v8 gt will keep up with a $50k stock non z51 c7, and a $45-50k track optioned na Mach 1 with ~500hp will outpace a $55-65k track optioned c7 z51, etc $65-75k gt350 vs $80-90k z06/7. </p><p></p><p>Comparatively, it would suck for Chevy because to compete with the stang, they'd have to overshadow the vette.</p><p></p><p>I know the c7 is very capable, but modern performance has gotten to where very capable isn't as lofty a difference vs capable.</p><p></p><p>When Ferrari f12 berlinatas are only 1.5 to .75 seconds faster around leguna seca than gt500's and zl1's (1:37.xx vs 1:38.2 and 1:39.1) you get the idea.</p><p></p><p>Even if the new z06 throws down a 1:33.xx and matches the old zr1's best lap ever on leguna, I would not be surprised to see a gt350 track optioned pull a 1:35.</p><p></p><p>The viper is in need of some help dynamically, they had it pretty well sorted with the gen 3 acr x, but the gen 4 hasn't really obsoleted that car at leguna, even in ta trim it's only .2 seconds or so faster.</p><p></p><p>In general, when you get to a certain point, it's very hard to find seconds of improvement, and that's the age we are at now. It's not like 2003 where an 03 cobra maybe ran 1:45 around leguna, and mm suspension plus tires, alignment, brakes and chassis mods with bolt one got you deep into the 1:35 range. Now adays, all of those type of mods (as applicable to modern chassis) will get you 3-5 seconds, not 10. Performance and chassis dynamics have come a long way. </p><p></p><p>I imagine the 2015 mustang gt track optioned/brembo etc will nibble at a 1:39.0 and maybe hit a 1:38.8x I base that on the current boss leguna seca hitting a 1:39.5 around leguna with fords hotshot back in 2009 or 10, and motortrend hitting a 1:40.2 with a standard boss 302 in it's first test. (All of this was on great days so the 1:38 would be a hero lap as well).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tt335ci03cobra, post: 13770734, member: 68944"] With that 1 rung up 1 rung down concept, I'm saying like a $40k performance loaded v8 gt will keep up with a $50k stock non z51 c7, and a $45-50k track optioned na Mach 1 with ~500hp will outpace a $55-65k track optioned c7 z51, etc $65-75k gt350 vs $80-90k z06/7. Comparatively, it would suck for Chevy because to compete with the stang, they'd have to overshadow the vette. I know the c7 is very capable, but modern performance has gotten to where very capable isn't as lofty a difference vs capable. When Ferrari f12 berlinatas are only 1.5 to .75 seconds faster around leguna seca than gt500's and zl1's (1:37.xx vs 1:38.2 and 1:39.1) you get the idea. Even if the new z06 throws down a 1:33.xx and matches the old zr1's best lap ever on leguna, I would not be surprised to see a gt350 track optioned pull a 1:35. The viper is in need of some help dynamically, they had it pretty well sorted with the gen 3 acr x, but the gen 4 hasn't really obsoleted that car at leguna, even in ta trim it's only .2 seconds or so faster. In general, when you get to a certain point, it's very hard to find seconds of improvement, and that's the age we are at now. It's not like 2003 where an 03 cobra maybe ran 1:45 around leguna, and mm suspension plus tires, alignment, brakes and chassis mods with bolt one got you deep into the 1:35 range. Now adays, all of those type of mods (as applicable to modern chassis) will get you 3-5 seconds, not 10. Performance and chassis dynamics have come a long way. I imagine the 2015 mustang gt track optioned/brembo etc will nibble at a 1:39.0 and maybe hit a 1:38.8x I base that on the current boss leguna seca hitting a 1:39.5 around leguna with fords hotshot back in 2009 or 10, and motortrend hitting a 1:40.2 with a standard boss 302 in it's first test. (All of this was on great days so the 1:38 would be a hero lap as well). [/QUOTE]
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