Mustang Vs Camaro Vs Challenger
#13
I hadn't checked on that rumor in a while, but I just checked up on it and, turns out, it has been confirmed. There's also speculation that the EcoBoost V6 may be made as an alternative engine. This engine is also supposed to be slightly smaller and lighter than the current 4.6L. So... if the Stang was this close with a 315hp 4.6L and a 5-Speed, imagine it with a 400hp 5.0L and a 6-Speed. Keep in mind it shouldn't be any heavier. Good Bye, Camaro.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/18/r...ote-v8-coming/
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/18/r...ote-v8-coming/
#14
licking my chops and saving for that down payment on the 2011 with the 5.0. it's gonna be like the mid to late 80's all over again. i think i just gave away my age. either way it is going to be awesome. "IRS...who needs a stinking IRS?"
#15
So do you think the automakers can create V8s that get > 39 mpg? As just announced by Pres Obama, by 2016 the fleet average for cars is to be > 39 mpg. The 39MPG is a ave across the fleet...so maybe each manuf will have a few cars that V8s in the future but I wouldn't be surprised if right now is the golden age of the big V8 and we see a decline in the future (smaller displacement or perhaps highly boosted engines). All I can say is I'm glad I have two relatively new Muscle cars now, there might not be as much muscle in the future, or if there is its likely not due to displacement. Time will tell.
#16
No Camaro's at track yet, have to wait till it cools down, went up against a Challenger SRT8 last spring, he got owned, the car looks great but at 425 HP you would think it would have some *****, its does but unfortunately they weigh 4100 lbs !!! lol
I think the Camaro SS will beat us at 1/4 but not by much and for $$ 12k more I will keep my S197.
I think the Camaro SS will beat us at 1/4 but not by much and for $$ 12k more I will keep my S197.
#19
So do you think the automakers can create V8s that get > 39 mpg? As just announced by Pres Obama, by 2016 the fleet average for cars is to be > 39 mpg. The 39MPG is a ave across the fleet...so maybe each manuf will have a few cars that V8s in the future but I wouldn't be surprised if right now is the golden age of the big V8 and we see a decline in the future (smaller displacement or perhaps highly boosted engines). All I can say is I'm glad I have two relatively new Muscle cars now, there might not be as much muscle in the future, or if there is its likely not due to displacement. Time will tell.
I think we are at or near the 'peak' of the new muscle car age, so enjoy it while it lasts.
I wouldn't mind seeing a sub 3000lb mustang again (1965 anyone?) with a modern 260ci V8 that revs to 7000+ rpms !!
Last edited by giantkaiser; 08-29-2009 at 01:17 AM.
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