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Originally Posted by newmoon
Bringing the Hellcat into this track time conversation would be like comparing a Hellcat to a Z28 on the dragstrip, its nonsense. The Hellcat was never designed to be a track car. Dodge proved its track prowness with the Viper ACR.
Now back to the ZL1 vs GT350R, I wonder how the track time of the GT350R would have improved by giving it equal power to the ZL1? Do you think it would have improved by .39 seconds? How about if the GT350R had another 25-hp? Yes it is Ford's fault for not having a more powerful version of the Mustang at this time, but bottom line is the R lost because it lacked HP not because it was not up to the task in the handling/braking department.
What would happen if the two went at it for a 20-minutes session, would the ZL1 eventually start limiting power because of SC heat, would the ZL1s brakes finally give up? I'm pretty sure the R would be ok for that duration.
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Which was the faster track car in the 5th gen?
444 HP Boss 302 LS or 662 HP GT500? Answer = the less powerful Boss 302 LS
500 HP Z/28 or 580 HP ZL1? Answer = the less powerful Z/28
So if the GT350R got the additional HP of the ZL1 it would also get its additional weight. Not a certain recipe for success with Ford.
And, as others pointed out, a GT350R with ZL1 power WOULD be expected to match the ZL1-1LE. Cricket from Ford