Camaro ZL1 Chief Engineer says "You're Welcome" to Ford Mustang fans
11/16/11, 06:18 PM
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2013 GT500 causes GM CEO write a letter to Gm fans! lol
LMAO! kudos to ford for making these guys scramble this **** is too funny, not only are all the fanboys crying rape, but the CEO writes a letter!!!!!
http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182774
Ford: Mission accomplished.
That's how you know you made an impact!
http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182774
Camaro Nation:
As you know, the blogs lit up with the announcement of the new 650-horsepower Mustang GT500, and I wanted to give you my perspective on the latest challenge from Dearborn.
The Mustang has been playing catch up since the moment the fifth-gen Camaro arrived in 2009. Since then, Camaro has been the best-selling sports car in America, indicating that consumers know which car offers the best performance, style and safety.
It is no coincidence that Mustang has introduced three 100-horsepower increases to keep pace with Camaro: First their V-6 was bumped to 305; then their V-8 went to 412, and now the GT500.
Even with the 100-hp increase, the 2013 GT500 will still not match the technology and sophistication of the 2012 Camaro ZL1.
The days of no replacement for displacement, are over, and its not enough to be fast in a straight line. With the Camaro ZL1, we set out to deliver integrated performance, and be equally good at acceleration, braking, grip, and turning. As you will soon see, thats why the Camaro ZL1 will set the performance benchmark for the segment.
Our approach was to make every Camaro ZL1 fully track-capable, from the factory. As we announced today, the ZL1 Coupe will start at $54,995 with standard Magnetic Ride Control, standard Performance Traction Management, and standard track-capable equipment such as a rear-differential cooler, brake cooling ducts, and an engine and transmission cooler.
None of our customers will have to buy extra options or modify their ZL1 for track-day usage. That is not the case for the current GT500, or their new car.
For Mustang fans, youre welcome. Clearly the Camaro has encouraged Ford to throw everything they can at us.
For Camaro fans, trust me, we are always listening to your feedback, and working hard to keep the Camaro in the lead.
Al O.
As you know, the blogs lit up with the announcement of the new 650-horsepower Mustang GT500, and I wanted to give you my perspective on the latest challenge from Dearborn.
The Mustang has been playing catch up since the moment the fifth-gen Camaro arrived in 2009. Since then, Camaro has been the best-selling sports car in America, indicating that consumers know which car offers the best performance, style and safety.
It is no coincidence that Mustang has introduced three 100-horsepower increases to keep pace with Camaro: First their V-6 was bumped to 305; then their V-8 went to 412, and now the GT500.
Even with the 100-hp increase, the 2013 GT500 will still not match the technology and sophistication of the 2012 Camaro ZL1.
The days of no replacement for displacement, are over, and its not enough to be fast in a straight line. With the Camaro ZL1, we set out to deliver integrated performance, and be equally good at acceleration, braking, grip, and turning. As you will soon see, thats why the Camaro ZL1 will set the performance benchmark for the segment.
Our approach was to make every Camaro ZL1 fully track-capable, from the factory. As we announced today, the ZL1 Coupe will start at $54,995 with standard Magnetic Ride Control, standard Performance Traction Management, and standard track-capable equipment such as a rear-differential cooler, brake cooling ducts, and an engine and transmission cooler.
None of our customers will have to buy extra options or modify their ZL1 for track-day usage. That is not the case for the current GT500, or their new car.
For Mustang fans, youre welcome. Clearly the Camaro has encouraged Ford to throw everything they can at us.
For Camaro fans, trust me, we are always listening to your feedback, and working hard to keep the Camaro in the lead.
Al O.
Ford: Mission accomplished.
That's how you know you made an impact!
11/16/11, 06:30 PM
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LoL, that's pretty funny, but I agree the competition between them has given us some great cars,
I certainly hope Ford has there GT500 ready for battle, because i think Chevys gonna be in a hurry to test there ZL1 to the GT500..
I certainly hope Ford has there GT500 ready for battle, because i think Chevys gonna be in a hurry to test there ZL1 to the GT500..
11/16/11, 06:44 PM
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Who is he kidding. How many mid 12 sec bone stock 5th gen Camaros has anyone seen at the track. Or for that matter how 5th gen camaros have you seen at the track at all? As for looks thats a difference of opinion but who wants to drive a car you cant see out of.
11/16/11, 06:46 PM
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What convinced Chevy and Dodge to get back in the game?!??!?! couldn't have been the GT500!!!! and this thing can brake faster because it won't go as fast!!!
11/16/11, 07:11 PM
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LOL
can't wait to see the GT500 put the ZL1 in it's spot
and by the way GM...the Shelby GT500 has had you playing catch up since 2009...get it right LoL...and still..your playing catch up til this day
And last I checked...the camaro has more displacement than the Shelby does lol
can't wait to see the GT500 put the ZL1 in it's spot
and by the way GM...the Shelby GT500 has had you playing catch up since 2009...get it right LoL...and still..your playing catch up til this day
And last I checked...the camaro has more displacement than the Shelby does lol
11/16/11, 07:18 PM
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LOL
can't wait to see the GT500 put the ZL1 in it's spot
and by the way GM...the Shelby GT500 has had you playing catch up since 2009...get it right LoL...and still..your playing catch up til this day
And last I checked...the camaro has more displacement than the Shelby does lol
can't wait to see the GT500 put the ZL1 in it's spot
and by the way GM...the Shelby GT500 has had you playing catch up since 2009...get it right LoL...and still..your playing catch up til this day
And last I checked...the camaro has more displacement than the Shelby does lol
11/16/11, 07:20 PM
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What's so funny about this is that does anyone REALLY believe that Chevy didn't know the 5.0L was coming out for 2011? Is there ANY doubt in even the most ignorant Camaro owners mind that stock to stock or, mod part to mod part, the Mustang 5.0 is killing the Camaro? On the streets and on the track, either a straight one or one with curves, 2010-2012 Crapmaro's are getting skunked by the Mustang. Even some of their Corvette's can't keep up with my $32k Mustang. So to me, this is just more smoke and mirrors from the annuals of GM. I've not trusted a ****ing thing GM says since the days of the Chevette's and Escorts.
11/16/11, 07:24 PM
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The letter alone would be embarrassing!!! if Ford ever sends me a letter justifying why they are coming in second I will not buy another!
okay maybe a couple more but you get my point..
okay maybe a couple more but you get my point..
11/16/11, 07:32 PM
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