2015 GT PP beats 1LE at R&T's racetrack

[GT-Keith]

 

 

25. 2015 Ford Mustang GT - 56.81 sec - 127.2 mph

 

26. 2014 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE - 56.83 sec - 126.2 mph

 

 

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/2015-road-and-track-performance-car-of-the-year-at-the-motown-mile

 

 

 

We also singled out the Mustang GT Coupe Premium. It's okay to believe the hype about this nearly perfected pony. It's not just the best American two-plus-two in history, it's a credible rival to the high-power European competition that sells for two or three times the price. On a back road, it's accessible and thrilling for every level of driver. Like last year's winner, the seventh-generation Corvette, it redefines what's possible at a relatively affordable price. Every sub-$50,000 car on the market will have to answer to the Ford from now on, no matter what badge it brings to the table.

 

The problem, if there is one, is that this Mustang doesn't fully exploit the potential on-track brilliance of the model's new platform. That will come next year, with the flat-crank, harder-than-hard-core GT350. We're expecting great things from that car. But for now, the Mustang remains more "road" than "track."

 

 

Edited November 12, 2014 by GT-Keith

[Dave-S]

The real comparison comes when the next gen Camaro (which should be released in 2015) is pitted against the new Mustang.

 

But in the end most customers buy what they want anyway regardless of comparison tests like the one done by R&T.

[akirby]

Bench racers rejoice! Bragging rights restored! Yay!

[Dave-S]

Two one-hundredths of a second is not much to brag about. Repeat the test (or change drivers) and the results could easily be switched. But regardless, it was a win for the Mustang.

 

Can't wait to see what the Shelby version will do.

[akirby]

The same could be said for the other test at Willow Springs. The fact is they're very closely matched and these test results have no bearing on sales or anything else. Daily drivability would be much more important to those who haven't already decided to buy one or the other.

 

This is just fodder for internet and buddy bragging rights.

[coupe3w]

The fact is they're very closely matched and these test results have no bearing on sales or anything else.

 

You have any proof of this statement?

[silvrsvt]

 

You have any proof of this statement?

 

 

if a .02 second difference is going to change your mind on a 40K car purchase, you have some serious issues.

[coupe3w]

 

 

if a .02 second difference is going to change your mind on a 40K car purchase, you have some serious issues.

 

Talking about test results in general not just this one test.

[RichardJensen]

 

Talking about test results in general not just this one test.

 

When Motor Trend spent two months ragging on the brand new Ford Explorer and sales just kept going up, up, up.

[351cid]

What's the cost difference between a GT and a 1LE?

 

Would a "base" GT weigh a fair amount less?

Edited November 13, 2014 by 351cid

[rmc523]

On a somewhat related note, I got to drive a new GT (no performance pack) the other day. It drove very nicely. Much more composed and refined than I remember the older ones being. The interior was a lot nicer as well. That 5.0 sounds fantastic too. I took a few pictures and a short video....I'll post them when I get home and can upload them more easily.

[RichardJensen]

What's the cost difference between a GT and a 1LE?

 

Would a "base" GT weigh a fair amount less?

 

MSRP? About five grand.

[Dave-S]

When it comes to Camaro versus Mustang, folks buy what they like best. Performance numbers may affect some folks final decision, but generally speaking if your a Mustang person then that's what you buy. If you want a faster Mustang (or Camaro), there are plenty of aftermarket mods available to you anyway.

 

I happen to like both the Mustang and Camaro but in 2015 I would buy a Mustang GT over a Camaro SS (even with a 1LE option) because I think the Mustang is a better all around car. The only reason I would buy the Camaro is if it was a ZL1 or a Z/28. Now if Ford comes out with a new Shelby (or whatever they call it) high performance model, then I might buy the Mustang instead if it would go head to head with either the ZL1 or Z/28

 

Of course this would mean that I would have to sell my current 2000 Camaro SS which is not going to happen.

[akirby]

 

You have any proof of this statement?

 

Common sense and sales numbers.

 

First - most mustang and camaro buyers are diehard ford/mustang or chevy/camaro fans who would never buy the other one no matter what the performance.

 

Second - the majority of the other buyers don't care about performance at all and simply like the styling or the fact that it's a convertible. They're probably looking at V6 or ecoboost versions anyway.

 

Third - most owners would not trade everyday drivability for a few tenths of a second here or there in performance unless they're actually racing it and most of those people are doing their own mods and don't care about OEM performance to begin with.

 

So you're left with someone who isn't a diehard brand loyalist who cares about performance but not enough to do their own mods and who isn't swayed by every day drivability or styling. Exactly how many of those people do you think exist?