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Originally Posted by Mustang Fanboy
This goes to show you how close 2 vehicles can compete with different drivers. On paper, there is a bigger difference between the gt350 trap speed and the SS than there is between the SS and the mustang...yet, no-one here seems to think the GT and SS can compete.
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Important things when competing.. power, weight and gearing.. and I'll illustrate power and weight.
The only advantage the GT350 has is 71 more HP.. SS has 26 more lb/torq and weights 50-150 lbs ligther.
With the GT the SS has 20 more HP, 55 more lb/trq and weights 50-150 lbs lighter.
There's a more distance/gap between the SS and GT than the 350 vs SS. This is a reason why the best time for an M6 GT is ~12.8 -13.0
While the GT350 can run ~12.2 and ~12.3 for the SS.. Those are the best times that I see have tested and not using the fast list from both sides.
5.0 is a great car, I know I had one.. best bang for you buck with a big aftermarket support. But stock for stock it's on the losing end.
It's a good, drivers race with a M6 Scatpack.. the auto Scatpack has an aggressive gearing and will beat a 5.0 auto. Impressive car for the extra weight.