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GM shouldn't respond to this with the Camaro. Mustang for Ford is what Corvette is to GM. And Ford is ending the 6th generation Mustang with a bang before they switch to Turbo 6 or all electric Mustang for 7th generation.
Honestly, people care too much about power figures and 1/4 mile times. Cars are too fast and unusable for the street nowadays. Everyone is getting great 1/4 mile times. Ford is achieving it with their Drag Mode tuning/suspension tuning/tire and transmission setup. All put together, it makes for a car that is going to be unattainable for many people unlike the ZL1. Also with those carbon fiber wheels, I can only imagine how costly a replacement will be if something goes wrong. And of course, the 4200 lb curb weight , or 4170 for the track pack version is going to be felt.
The ZL1 is the better value and it's better looking to me. ZL1 is going to feel more balanced. ZL1 is much more attainable. ZL1 doesn't require costly CF wheels to cut some weight down.
So overall, the only thing that feels new to me in the GT500 is the DCT. 1/4 mile times and good handling can be achieved by any manufacturer today. But it is GM that brought an all new platform that deviated from the traditional approach to top trim muscle cars. Sadly though, no one will care and they will praise this car like no other just for the 1/4 time.
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