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KMPrenger · 01-16-2018, 11:23 AM

Come on guys. You know the standard GT500 is not going to be a ZL1 1LE track beater. Now if they come out with an "R" version, all bets are off on that one. I do expect it to give the standard ZL1 a hard time on the track, and for sure be quicker in a straight line.

I am excited about this car though. Its a new GT500 with over 700 HP...that in of itself is awesome.

But even if it does "only" cost 70 or 75K, to me, the ZL1 is still a bargain which can be had in the low 60s. If Ford had a starting price on this car in the mid to upper 60s, now that would be impressive (more so).

I don't see Chevy upping the HP rating on the LT4, and certainly not another 60 - 70 HP to match or beat the GT500. Sure, they could drop the LT5 in there, but you can kiss that low 60K price goodbye if that happened.

01-16-2018, 11:23 AM	#23
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,969	Come on guys. You know the standard GT500 is not going to be a ZL1 1LE track beater. Now if they come out with an "R" version, all bets are off on that one. I do expect it to give the standard ZL1 a hard time on the track, and for sure be quicker in a straight line. I am excited about this car though. Its a new GT500 with over 700 HP...that in of itself is awesome. But even if it does "only" cost 70 or 75K, to me, the ZL1 is still a bargain which can be had in the low 60s. If Ford had a starting price on this car in the mid to upper 60s, now that would be impressive (more so). I don't see Chevy upping the HP rating on the LT4, and certainly not another 60 - 70 HP to match or beat the GT500. Sure, they could drop the LT5 in there, but you can kiss that low 60K price goodbye if that happened. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)