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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I believe the OP makes a few good points, but I'm not quite convinced ford isn't competing with the ZL1.

I still believe it's true that the new GT500 was benchmarked off the GT, becUse the Boss was on it's tail, but they also know full well that it's Camaro/Firebird vs Mustang (even when the GM entry was non existent).

I remember when Camaros were blowing 2v 4.6 cars out of the water in straight lines (sound familiar ?) but Ford guys didn't say well, GM isn't comparing the Mustang to us anymore because they're shooting higher.... It's just part of the progression.

I think it might sting for (key word here) SOME c5 members simply because they took the hype and the overwhelming performance promises for "over face value" and obviously can't cash them in.

All in all, you guys know you don't like your ZL1s any less because another car is faster. Same as I don't like my GT500 any leas because it'll get drilled by a zr-1, or a new viper, or a....

Originally Posted by Xedes

I agree that the GT500 is "competing" with the ZL1. In this case Ford just brought a bigger dog to the fight. I said it before, I think the HP wars are great for the customers of muscle cars. I also think its a little funny that while GM was hyping up the ZL1, Ford just kind of slammed the door on them before they even could get one Z to a customer.

I do hope Ford does bring out a competitor for the Corvette. A nice 2-seater, twin turboed, all wheel drive beast that will make Godzilla (GT-R) owners nervous.

Originally Posted by AirManFL

I disagree. The GT500 is in the pony car category and the Corvette isn't.
Furthermore, If the Corvette is the ceiling for the Camaro (which I agree with you) that's GM's problem. That doesn't automatically leave it up to the Corvette to fight the Camaro's fight.

Rob

Originally Posted by el ess X

You know, I used to want to own a Corvette convertible as my sunset into retirement car. But now, I just don't (ZL1 'vert is). Can't put my finger on it, but the 'vette just isn't me. And as nice and cool as Corvettes are, I don't think it could ever be me.

Camaro, on the other hand, just has a resonance that's more in tune with my own "style" or persona. I may work in management, not have a mullet, and I don't live in a trailer park, but I do love me some Camaros.

ZL1 gets bitch-slapped in the nose a little bit and the non-believers run off with their tail between their legs. To me, the fight just started. Camaro will hit back.

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