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Originally Posted by StreetRage320
I read they were going to offer a carbon fiber package that would significantly reduce the weight and significantly increase the price. I do not see that mentioned in the specs released.
that all being said, Ford is doing a helluva a lot more with the Mustang that GM is with the Camaro today. That's coming from someone that has never bought a Mustang, and only owned Camaro's.
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Ford has done a lot lately because they had to catch up. Even so, there is always some kind of a catch with Mustang.
- 15 GT gained weight (after hinting it would be lighter) and was considerably slower than the SS.
- 15-16 GT350 requiring optional coolers or they overheated in a parade lap
- Base GT350 performance was equaled by the much less expensive SS 1LE
- 18 PP1 failed to resolve the poor handling dynamics. It too, is only a streetcar.
- PP2 released as “not a track car” ...no coolers ...after hyping it as the answer to the SS 1LE.
- GT500 delayed and weight is revealed as 4,225 lbs
Camaro hasn’t advanced, or released anything new, since 18 but that is the stage of the product life cycle it’s in. Team Camaro embarrassed Ford in performance this generation.
The GT500 should be a success given the time they took. I’d expect a conditional win (specific combination and circumstance needed). Like the GT* combo needed to compete against your average SS.