2013 Mustang GT500 MEGA THREAD - Page 197

Apex Motorsports · 06-12-2012, 08:07 AM

Corvette is a pure sports car. It is a different animal from the Camaro and Mustang. GM is going to really have to step it up with the C7 now that the ZL1 and GT500 are such powerhouses.

Overflow · 06-12-2012, 08:08 AM

You have a point, OP. But so do other people in this thread. You can't compare a 4 seat pony car to a 2 seat supercar.

Hylton · 06-12-2012, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I will not start comparing a Corvette to a lowly GT500. Two absurdly different types of cars.

drummer5679 · 06-12-2012, 08:17 AM

this thread should just be deleted.

Bob Cosby · 06-12-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

I will not start comparing a Corvette to a lowly GT500...

I own a Corvette. When I bought it, I didn't check the "holier-than-thou attitude" option. Thankfully.

big hammer · 06-12-2012, 08:30 AM

i thought the ford forums were saying the gt500 was going to out handle the z06?

CamaroSkooter · 06-12-2012, 08:36 AM

WGAS?

el ess A · 06-12-2012, 08:44 AM

You know, I used to want to own a Corvette convertible as my sunset into retirement car. But now, I just don't (ZL1 'vert is). Can't put my finger on it, but the 'vette just isn't me. And as nice and cool as Corvettes are, I don't think it could ever be me.

Camaro, on the other hand, just has a resonance that's more in tune with my own "style" or persona. I may work in management, not have a mullet, and I don't live in a trailer park, but I do love me some Camaros.

ZL1 gets bitch-slapped in the nose a little bit and the non-believers run off with their tail between their legs. To me, the fight just started. Camaro will hit back.

Deki · 06-12-2012, 08:46 AM

I would have to agree with the majority of the guys here, the GT500 does not compete with the Corvettes. Especially not a Z06

GrabberB5.Slow · 06-12-2012, 08:48 AM

I'm don't have that much knowledge in Corvettes, but why don't they just scrap the base corvette and keep the z06 and zr1 since the zl1 is approaching it's turf? I guess it would cost a good bit in sales, since all some people care about is if it's a corvette and just want the cheapest one but still. Just throwing that out there.

Bob Cosby · 06-12-2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big hammer

i thought the ford forums were saying the gt500 was going to out handle the z06?

I think you will find that most folks on the Ford Forums that have expressed a reasonable opinion think the GT500 could very well have quicker lap times on a longer road course that allows HP to be more of a factor, while the ZL1 would likely have a quicker lap time on a shorter road course that does not allow the extra HP to be used as effectively.

Based on what we have all read, I think it is pretty clear that the ZL1 is EASIER to drive near its limit than the GT500. It's those limits that we really don't know yet, as we haven't seen a true road course comparison....yet.

KnightRiderSS · 06-12-2012, 08:51 AM

GrabberB5.Slow · 06-12-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big hammer

i thought the ford forums were saying the gt500 was going to out handle the z06?

If you think driving around in circles and going in-and-out of cones is the same as a road course you have alot to learn.

LOWDOWN · 06-12-2012, 08:55 AM

In this Olympic year, we have a "sprinter" (500) vs. a "decathlete" (ZL1)

View Poll Results: ZL1 or GT500, Which one would you get?
ZL1	5	35.71%
GT500	9	64.29%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

06-12-2012, 08:08 AM	#2746
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	You have a point, OP. But so do other people in this thread. You can't compare a 4 seat pony car to a 2 seat supercar. __________________

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CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	WGAS? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

06-12-2012, 08:44 AM	#2752
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,566	You know, I used to want to own a Corvette convertible as my sunset into retirement car. But now, I just don't (ZL1 'vert is). Can't put my finger on it, but the 'vette just isn't me. And as nice and cool as Corvettes are, I don't think it could ever be me. Camaro, on the other hand, just has a resonance that's more in tune with my own "style" or persona. I may work in management, not have a mullet, and I don't live in a trailer park, but I do love me some Camaros. ZL1 gets bitch-slapped in the nose a little bit and the non-believers run off with their tail between their legs. To me, the fight just started. Camaro will hit back. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

06-12-2012, 08:46 AM	#2753
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06-12-2012, 08:07 AM	#2745
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Corvette is a pure sports car. It is a different animal from the Camaro and Mustang. GM is going to really have to step it up with the C7 now that the ZL1 and GT500 are such powerhouses.

06-12-2012, 08:17 AM	#2748
drummer5679 Drives: 2005 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 390	this thread should just be deleted.

06-12-2012, 08:48 AM	#2754
GrabberB5.Slow Drives: 2011 Grabber Blue Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 126	I'm don't have that much knowledge in Corvettes, but why don't they just scrap the base corvette and keep the z06 and zr1 since the zl1 is approaching it's turf? I guess it would cost a good bit in sales, since all some people care about is if it's a corvette and just want the cheapest one but still. Just throwing that out there. __________________

06-12-2012, 08:51 AM	#2756
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06-12-2012, 08:55 AM	#2758
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	In this Olympic year, we have a "*sprinter" (500) vs. a "decathlete*" (ZL1)

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