TomServo92 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Motortrend V6 test 0-60 5.1 sec 13.7@102 1/4 mile As MT mentioned, the V6 Stang is a straight up match for a 5.7 Dodge Challenger. Very impressive! Makes we want a V6 even more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) Motortrend V6 test 0-60 5.1 sec 13.7@102 1/4 mile As MT mentioned, the V6 Stang is a straight up match for a 5.7 Dodge Challenger. Dammit. Now my '89 has to worry about rental cars! Mid 13's ain't what they used to be... Edited March 29, 2010 by chiefstang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 So what kind of changes are we looking at for 2012? MyFordTouch is a given, but what else? Will we finally see the return of the Boss 302? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 OTT 6 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Wow, my '01 Bullitt is now, officially, an outdated relic of yesturday. Painfull! The V8 Mustang is fantastic but somewhat expected. I think the performance of the V6 Mustang is much more impressive. The Nissan Z car owners should be sweating over the base Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Anyone interested in a very lightly used Cobra? I am torn between ordering a Grabber Blue GT/CS 'vert or waiting to see if they bring back the Boss 302 next year. Either way I cannot justify keeping the 99 Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Now this is just crazy... ...our test car recorded maximum lateral acceleration of 0.96 g and 60-to-0 braking in 104 feet. Not even a feathery Mazda MX-5 Miata (0.91, 120) can match those numbers. And for all that, neither can our long-term BMW M3 (0.94, 105). That test car was a V6 Source: MotorTrend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 So what's the point in spending well north of 50K on an S5 or M3 Coupe nowadays ...... oh that's right with the 5.0 there isn't one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Dammit. Now my '89 has to worry about rental cars! Mid 13's ain't what they used to be... I was thinking the same thing. I use to have a '92GT that ran a best of 13.5@102 (take off Cobra heads & intake/street tires). But that was in upper midwest, late October air. 15 years ago a 13.5 rocked. If I had it now I'd be looking at forced induction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCobra Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 (edited) Motortrend V6 test 0-60 5.1 sec 13.7@102 1/4 mile As MT mentioned, the V6 Stang is a straight up match for a 5.7 Dodge Challenger. Now this is just crazy... That test car was a V6 Source: MotorTrend Thanks for the stats Versa.... This is HUGE!!! Lets compare (Edit: V6 Numbers are with the performance/track package): 0-60: V-6: 5.1 GT: 4.3 GT Wins Lat G: V-6: .96 GT: .94 V6 Wins 60-0 V-6: 104 GT with Brembos: 105 V6 Wins MPG: V-6 Wins Price: V-6 with Track/Performance Pack: $24,800 GT: $31,000 The six is a helluva deal! Also, I'm sure the GT's 4.3 0-60 time would improve with a base GT (less optioned-less weight). I'm willing to bet the next comparo will yield a 4.2 or 4.1 even. Like it was mentioned earlier in the thread, the area they used to test the cars didn't have the best traction. Edited March 29, 2010 by FoMoCobra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefstang Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Just ran over to Camaro5, and noticed that while our thread is 2 pages long, theirs is at 6 pages. Is that bad, 'cause we're slacking, or good 'cause when faced with death people often cry and blubber on? Walkin' the green mile and knowin' it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 ROFL at Camaro5's posts... My favorite by forum member fazm: like others have stated, theres more to a car than how it accelerates and how it corners ...such as all of the other aspects like interior quality, steering feel, braking, visibility and features? Oh yeah, the Camaro totally kills the mustang in those aspects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 ROFL at Camaro5's posts... My favorite by forum member fazm: ...such as all of the other aspects like interior quality, steering feel, braking, visibility and features? Oh yeah, the Camaro totally kills the mustang in those aspects... Yeah they left out all the other areas where the Camaro can't match the Mustang. Don't sell yourself short judge. You're a tremendous slouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Yeah they left out all the other areas where the Camaro can't match the Mustang. Don't sell yourself short judge. You're a tremendous slouch. I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCobra Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I just love how all of a sudden this is a beauty pageant to the Camaro guys where as before it was all about power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I just love how all of a sudden this is a beauty pageant to the Camaro guys where as before it was all about power. They need something to hang their hat on. Ford just took away everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 I just love how all of a sudden this is a beauty pageant to the Camaro guys where as before it was all about power. The only aesthetic that the camaro has on the Mustang is it's lower roofline. The rear end looks as if the designer sneezed while sketching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 First of all, this is fantastic for Ford. Bravo Zulu! Once again, we asked and Ford delievered. Second, someone mentioned competition is a good thing and I agree. If GM has any sense left, they will react and Ford will recipocate but for now, Ford seems to have the initiative. As for the Camero fans, beauty is in the eye of the beholder because I tried and it's not working for me. I feel Mustang is not just a muscle car anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I just love how all of a sudden this is a beauty pageant to the Camaro guys where as before it was all about power. beauty Pagent???? Camaro????? oh, must be Miss Walmart 2010..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 First of all, this is fantastic for Ford. Bravo Zulu! Once again, we asked and Ford delievered. Second, someone mentioned competition is a good thing and I agree. If GM has any sense left, they will react and Ford will recipocate but for now, Ford seems to have the initiative. As for the Camero fans, beauty is in the eye of the beholder because I tried and it's not working for me. I feel Mustang is not just a muscle car anymore. hmmmm, am I the only one witnessing a trend? 412 hp mustang ( hear snickering from the camaro lads ) all of a sudden becomes 440ish, and AFTER Chevy ( chuckling to themselves again ) apparently trumps the fords new Diesel, Ford throws egg in their general directionAGAIN and ups the ante ( rather easily i hear and theres STILL plenty of headroom with the6.7 )and pulls a coup there as well....is FORD PLAYING GAMES WITH CHEVY? god forbid..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blksn8k2 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 2011 GT500 numbers should be downright scary... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The V6 Mustang is now fully competitive with the likes of 350Z, G37, 335i, A5... for a lot less money. And for similar money, the V6 Mustang absolute kills bitchbaskets like the Accord and Altima coupe. While the GT and various V8 powered Mustangs have always been the performance ticket and best bang for the buck, the V6 has finally arrived as a worthy alternative on its own. This is really the first time since the early 80s that a base Mustang is fully competitive with all of its competitors on all fronts (performance, price, interior, overall aesthetic and design etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The V6 Mustang is now fully competitive with the likes of 350Z, G37, 335i, A5... for a lot less money. And for similar money, the V6 Mustang absolute kills bitchbaskets like the Accord and Altima coupe. While the GT and various V8 powered Mustangs have always been the performance ticket and best bang for the buck, the V6 has finally arrived as a worthy alternative on its own. This is really the first time since the early 80s that a base Mustang is fully competitive with all of its competitors on all fronts (performance, price, interior, overall aesthetic and design etc). Overall, I share your sentiments. I'll be the first to admit I should eat crow because I figured it would be great to have a Fusion Coupe (if practical). I never considered a V6 Mustang because I never though it would be done to this level. I'll wait to see how the further test drives go however, I don't think I'll be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 2011 GT500 numbers should be downright scary... Funny you're the first one to mention this. I heard the real power figures start with 6's... and if GM really is putting the LSA into the new Z28, it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Funny you're the first one to mention this. I heard the real power figures start with 6's... and if GM really is putting the LSA into the new Z28, it makes sense. Really, you guys think Ford n' Dodge don't have an awnser for this at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 The V6 Mustang is now fully competitive with the likes of 350Z, G37, 335i, A5... for a lot less money. And for similar money, the V6 Mustang absolute kills bitchbaskets like the Accord and Altima coupe. While the GT and various V8 powered Mustangs have always been the performance ticket and best bang for the buck, the V6 has finally arrived as a worthy alternative on its own. This is really the first time since the early 80s that a base Mustang is fully competitive with all of its competitors on all fronts (performance, price, interior, overall aesthetic and design etc). I predict a very healthy aftermarket for the V6 Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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