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Originally Posted by BigDan
Radz28
The new 2011 GT500 starts at $49k not $6k more at $55k. There is brand new 2011's already going for $46k which almost half the cost of the $91k 2012 GTR that Motor Trend tested
Also the 2011 GT500 lapped VIR quicker then the 2010 Gran Sport Vette, so do you still consider the new G500 which pulls 1.0g's a straight line car?
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Ha!! Sorry can't help but chuckle.
A GT500 would be better compared with the Z06, not a Gran
D Sport, which it can't beat. The GT500 is making 120 HP more than the LS3 in the Corvette. Not sure I'd hang my hat on that one.
And pulling 1G is certainly possible with a solid rear axle..................doesn't mean the car can handle though. IRS will give you flexibilty that the solid axle can't. Don't get me wrong, GT500 is a sweet car, as is the 5.0. Openly admitted. Just don't come in saying solid rear axle is as good. Can you imagine how good the Mustang could be with an IRS? I can. I also know how much more it would cost and weigh.
It's just fun because these comparisons just create good discusion and debate. Just pointing out you aren't comparing the GT500 to the car GM would put in that category. Which now begs the question why the GT500 guys aren't just saying, "hey!! almost as good as a Z06 but at a $20,000 price advantage." Now you'd have a good discussion.