After picking up and readin my latest MotorTrend magazine (Nov), and reading the article on the BASE Camaro, the Mustang looks like it's about to be dethroned.
The base V6 Camaro sports a 3.6L V6 with OVER 300HP a 6-speed manual, and a 6speed paddleshifter, and netting 19/27mpg. The BASE car is aslo sporting 18" wheels wrapped in BFG Traction T/As. V8 Camaros are to have wheels from 19 to 21 inches with four piston Brembos lurking behind them. GM and MotorTrend alike expect 0-60 in 5.9 with the top speed limited at 155mph....FOR THE BASE V6!!! And with pricing to start in the low 20's it's sure to be a steal. Not to mention with its IRS, it recieved praise like, and I quote: "The Mustang can only dream of delivering handling at this level of performance and sophistication. Mustang? Nah. the new Camaro feels more akin to an American G37." All this from the base V6 Camaro.
GM has raised to bar significantly. Even with the new changes for 2010, I highly doubt the Mustang will keep up with the Camaro. Ford needs to realize that you can make a sophisticated, decent mileage, IRS car and still call it a pony car.
I love my beloved Mustang, but it looks like it's been trumped. I'm afraid I'm turning to the dark side...
The base V6 Camaro sports a 3.6L V6 with OVER 300HP a 6-speed manual, and a 6speed paddleshifter, and netting 19/27mpg. The BASE car is aslo sporting 18" wheels wrapped in BFG Traction T/As. V8 Camaros are to have wheels from 19 to 21 inches with four piston Brembos lurking behind them. GM and MotorTrend alike expect 0-60 in 5.9 with the top speed limited at 155mph....FOR THE BASE V6!!! And with pricing to start in the low 20's it's sure to be a steal. Not to mention with its IRS, it recieved praise like, and I quote: "The Mustang can only dream of delivering handling at this level of performance and sophistication. Mustang? Nah. the new Camaro feels more akin to an American G37." All this from the base V6 Camaro.
GM has raised to bar significantly. Even with the new changes for 2010, I highly doubt the Mustang will keep up with the Camaro. Ford needs to realize that you can make a sophisticated, decent mileage, IRS car and still call it a pony car.
I love my beloved Mustang, but it looks like it's been trumped. I'm afraid I'm turning to the dark side...