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Originally Posted by TheSpectre
How is the LT1 better then the Voodoo?
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The question could be asked the other way as well, how is the Voodoo engine better then the LT1 engine?......
One engine has more horsepower while the other has more torque, playing devils advocate here....
Actually the base Camaro SS makes the base GT350 appear to under performance for its price point ($37,000 compared to $50,000). At $50,000 according to the Ford site you actually get a car that has fewer features then the SS Camaro at $37,000 and the SS Camaro is slightly lighter. With the GT350 you get the base Mustang interior (including cloth seats) meaning you get a bit more with a base SS Camaro then you do with a base GT350.
The $6,500 dollar track pack for the GT350 (bringing price to $56,500 bucks before other options) gives you the following.
Shelby GT350ฎ Track Package includes:
MagneRide Damping System
Integrated Driver Control System
Raised Decklid Spoiler
Aluminum Tower to Tower Brace
Engine Oil, Transmission and Differential Coolers
Heavy-duty Front Springs
Note: Not available with Technology Package
If you order the $7,500 technology package which as stated already can not be matched with the track package you get.
The Technology Package is optional on the Shelby GT350ฎ and includes:
MagneRide Damping System
Heavy-Duty Front Springs
Integrated Driver Control (IDC) System
7 Speaker Audio System
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 6-month prepaid subscription
SYNCฎ 3
4-Way Adjustable Head Restraints
6-Way Power Driver Seat with Power Lumbar
6-Way Power Passenger Seat
Climate Controlled Front Seats
Leather-Trimmed Sport Seats with Seat Back Map Pockets
Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (DEATC)
Turn Signal Mirrors
Universal Garage Door Opener
Voice-Activated Navigation System
*Not available with Track Package
If you opt for the technology package it looks like you can not get the recaro seats as you get leather seating with the technology package and the recaro seats are cloth.
Not saying that the GT350 isn't a cool car or that it doesn't make a compelling argument because certain compared to lets say a BMW M4 it does. It is just that based on early test for the regular GT350 and SS Camaro that the SS Camaro may slightly nudge it when it comes to performance... and that is a no options $37,000 Camaro SS. You can approach the $50,000 base price for the GT350 and have all of the options that you want and have room for accessories on the car. With everything that I could want on a 2SS I got to $46,980 (figured keep it a manual car). To get the GT350 optioned like this it is $57,500 bucks for the GT350 which still gives you a more then $10,000 price difference.
Though the GT350 does have the novelty of a 8,250rpm red line and in track mode it does sound good to me (though sounds bad in other modes).