2010 Mustang GT 4.6L V8 315HP

2009 370Z 3.7L V6 332HP
2009 Challenger R/T 5.7L V8 375HP
2010 Camaro SS 6.2L V8 422HP

So basically the GT will get smoked by the 370z and Camaro SS in stock trim and beat the Challenger R/T.

I'll fill this out with more info as I get time.

 

Figuring you don't have any real world figures on how they drive... you're just bench racing.

 

I'm working on getting some details. I can tell you flat you the 370z will out handle the Stang and it's light as hell. The Camaro SS has it beat in straight power and we know the current 08 Bullitt can beat a Challenger R/T straight up.

 

Add weight and price

 

and zero to 60 times. Won't the current GT beat the srt 8 challenger? Or just darn close?

 

The current Bullitt keeps right on its heels, so the correct matchup (GT vs R/T) should be a cake walk.

 

While you're at it--

Since you're bench-racing, why not throw in the optional SC 4.6 available in the 2010? MT has already done a Challenger R/T test, (look it up if you're curious)--the R/T price as tested was over $39K. A base Mustang GT with the optional blower probably would price-out about the same.

And since you're comparing against the competition; why not include a comparison of the Mustang V6 convertible, against the new Camaro convertible? Or compare the GT500 convertible against the Challenger SRT8 convertible?

Sorry--just kidding. I'm just glad there'll be a Mustang next year. Right now, with the economic situation the way it is, there is no guarantee there will be a new Camaro. (If GM declares bankruptcy... well let's just say that's not a very good incentive for product sales.) With all product development on hold, there won't be a 2010 convertible F5 Camaro, 2011, 2012 maybe--depending on the terms of the bail-out. With Chrysler on the block, it's very doubtful there will be a 2010 Challenger. (BTW, Dodge has already announced there won't be a Challenger convertible--no money for development. Too bad--the aftermarket product at SEMA looked good.)

 

Pricing is a good idea. I think I probably should throw this all into a spreadsheet this weekend. Hopefully we can get some pricing on the 370z soon. I have a feeling it will come in around $30k starting.

 

I just saw in a magazine the other day that the V6 Camaro will have 300+ HP

 

We know that.

 

I wouldn't leave out the Hyundai Genesi Coupe, as it will have a 300hp V6, and will be a much lighter car.

 

A GT will beat a V-6 Camaro and Hyundai by 6-8 car lengths in the quarter. I like the Hyundai but it won't weigh much less than 3500 lbs or about the same as a GT. Peak HP isn't everything. Power under the curve and power to weight ratio wins in a straight line.

 

Unfortunately, a V6 Mustang won't. And that's what you should be comparing.

 

I agree. There should be a comparo for the V6's as it is the best selling mustang. However, the hyundai is comparing there coupe to the GT not the V6. Base models would be there turbo four wich probably will out run the v6 mustang too.

Just thought of another. the Nissan Altima coupe

I found this info a little while ago as my wife is interested in new car, and these were on her short list.

Current Tiburon 2.7L = 17lbs/hp 17/24mpg

Current Altima 2.5L = 18lbs/hp 23/32mpg

Current Altima 3.5L = 11.85lbs/hp 19/27mpg

Current Mustang 4.0L = 16lbs/hp 17/26mpg

Current Mustang 4.6L = 11.5lbs/hp 15/24mpg

Current My Mustang 3.8L = 16lbs/hp 17/27mpg

 

This is stupid, wait till performance stats are published

 

2010 Gt-500 540hp

 

Got a link?

 

your comparning a mustang GT to a camaro SS, shouldnt you be comparing a "top model" vs a "top model" as in SS vs GT500 ?

 

The fact that the Mustang is cheaper won't help you at the light...or the track.

Two separate arguments. If it's 'cheap' one wants, then don't even bother with performance comparisons.

 

Hmmm... I wouldn't call ~3350 lbs for a 2-seater coupe "light as hell".