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Originally Posted by SSfriendly
This is where you're completely wrong. Ford knew what the 1LE ran. They chose to not compete with it on the PP1. They didn't fail, they are targeting a different audience. In other-words, they didn't care about beating the 1LE. That obviously pissed off some engineers, hence the reason they went ahead with the PP2.
As for tires overall, Ford is playing the game differently. Tires are expensive, and Ford knows a majority don't care about having expensive summer tires on their base GT package. Sure, it sucks for those that want a wider/better tire...but for those that truly care there is always the PP1.
These aren't failures, these are marketing decisions. As it stands, Ford offers (in V8 form) the GT, PP1, PP2, GT350, GT350R. They will soon offer the Bullitt as well as the GT500. That's a hell of a lineup if you ask me.
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Mustang fans continually say it’s tires and suspension yet every Aplha Camaro review at any trim level says the same thing. The chassis is superb and the steering flawless. The Mustang is a sloppy mess with the exception of the GT350R and it’s widely believed a 1LE will run with a GT350TP despite its truck engine being down 71 HP.
I keep citing the third 10Best but you can find the same sentiment in any Alpha Camaro review. The chassis is one of the best in the world. Not the tires. It’s Camaros,not 1LE
The simple truth is GM cares more about chassis dynamic and that’s been evident for several generations. Ford half asses it.
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Chevrolet Camaro V-6 / SS / ZL1 Coupes
...About that chassis. It’s one of the best in the world, with the kind of preternaturally intuitive steering, faultless brakes, and overall balance you’d expect from a Porsche.
Camaros are among the most sophisticated driver’s cars in the world. And three consecutive years on the 10Best Cars list proves that this Chevy isn’t just great at attacking a corner, it has also turned one.
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...-coupes-page-4
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