02-02-2013, 05:27 PM | #29 |
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It's nice to dream.
Most Camaro5 members thought the 5th gen was going to be a lot faster than it is. I have a feeling the same thing will happen with the 6th gen. If it can run solid mid 12s (skilled drivers) I'd be pleased. That would make it a low 12s (glory pass) car. The current 5th gen is a low 13s (average Joe), high 12s (skilled driver), mid 12s (glory pass). |
02-02-2013, 06:17 PM | #30 | |
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How much faster does the 6th gen need to be...
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Both the Camaro and current Gen Mustang were designed to be convertibles so I don't see where the complaint is. Not arguing, I'm just wondering how you mean because more than a couple of people on this forum have stated the current gen is on the same chassis as the New Edge Mustang... I know the Zeta 2 is more ridged than the S197 but it seems that some think the Mustangs chassis is made of glass... Last edited by The IOM Ninja; 02-02-2013 at 07:03 PM. |
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02-03-2013, 07:11 AM | #31 |
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02-03-2013, 07:32 AM | #32 |
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Agreed
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02-03-2013, 09:03 AM | #33 | |
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I wouldn't underestimate how close Ford might be. The show car for the current S197 platform was fitted with IRS, and even though changes were made to fit the 3-link stick axle there is still some DEW-platform Lincoln LS (which has IRS) DNA in it. Norm |
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02-03-2013, 09:39 PM | #34 |
Straight past warp to plaid.
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02-03-2013, 10:03 PM | #35 |
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Setting the bar pretty low I see.
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02-04-2013, 12:00 AM | #36 |
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Less cylinder numbers and higher fines for owning them are a primary concern.
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02-06-2013, 01:52 PM | #37 | |
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I expect the 6th gen SS to be slightly lighter, slightly more powerful and slightly faster than the 5th gen SS. I don't think it will be as big a change in any way as people are hoping. |
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02-06-2013, 02:17 PM | #38 |
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I expect base trims, to top tier V8 model to lose a good 300+ lbs. I don't think we will see 400 - 500 or more lost, but if it did I wouldn't be complaining. (unless they made the car too damn small and lost it for that reason).
It can be smaller, but just a tad. I'm thinking ATS size.
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02-06-2013, 03:18 PM | #39 | |
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The 6th gen will need to recapture some of that balance between power and efficient weight to re-establish itself as a dominant competitor.
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02-15-2013, 01:13 PM | #40 |
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before going faster, it needs to get slimer..
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