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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

The GT500's performance is track-dependent. Put it on a track where it can't stretch it's legs and it will flat out lose. Which is why I wonder if it is a track-CAR or just a car that did good at that particular track. How well will it do against the ZLE when it doesn't have that 265 HP advantage even at the track where they compared it to the C8. The ZLE will have 10 gears to choose from, instant boost, and an engine with more torque. I don't think the GT500 will do well. And I think Ford needs to do their best to keep this comparison shelved.

That is why I said that for the GT500 to beat ANY Corvette is impressive even tho the Shelby has a 265 HP advantage and a (minimum) $10K price difference. You HAVE to overpower a Corvette if you want to beat them. Typically Ford needs some kind of advantage just to keep up. And a heavy advantage to win. And even then they can't win at everything.

This is a very good, very fair analysis. Tracks will very likely matter. I would expect the GT500 to win, if only by the slimmest margins, in all but the most technical tracks. Ford has had a lot of time to dissect the ZL1 and make certain that GT500 hits the mark wherever possible. The single limiting factor could be the chassis. How much was Ford able to do to the S550 to bridge the gap with Alpha and neutralize Camaro advantages in the corners? Given my brief time with 2017 and 2019 GT350s, they've made some really significant improvements. Assuming the GT500 is better than the GT350 I last drove, it's gonna be very interesting.