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Originally Posted by JusticePete
Sigh. I know you are fixated on the Camaro, but I was NOT talking about the Camaro. I was only talking about Mustang performance on the same track, on the same day by the same driver. Mustang to Mustang. A BOSS LS is has a 40 HP advantage over a GT and is over 2 seconds faster. A GT500 with over 100 more ponies manages to be only .4% faster than a BOSS LS.
Now remember the Camaro has NOTHING to do with these questions.
1. Why does the BOSS LS perform so much better than the GT with only 40 more HP?
2. Why is the GT500 only .4% faster than the BOSS LS even though it has 25% more power?
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Because the Boss has IRS? Oh wait. . .
So what do you think would happen to current gt500 lap times if the new GT500 could equal the handling of the Boss, but have way more horsepower for the straights and better brakes?
His point about the gearing is not moot. Ford has stated that the torque at the wheels in at least first gear will be lower than it is on the current car. If torque at the wheels is less in lower gears, how will it increase traction problems when exiting a turn?