Motor Trend: Pony Car War
05-02-2009 | 05:26 AM
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Motor Trend: Pony Car War
In the June 2009 issue of Motor Trend, the magazine road tested a Challenger R/T, Camaro SS, and Ford Mustang GT. According to the magazine, the overall winner was the Camaro.
I guess that they were trying to test models selling for similar prices. I would have liked to see the SRT go up against these cars.
Here are some excerpts from the article:
1st Place: Camaro SS- "Rules the corral in performance and poise, bod a breath of fresh flair, sticker price like finding a Brioni suit at T.J. Maxx."
2nd Place: Mustang GT- "Sensational steering feel and handling bite (courtesy of optional Track Pack), bravura V-8, live axel tamed beyond recognition."
3rd Place: Challenger R/T- "Oozing with classic good looks, broad-shouldered appeal, restful cruiser, but too big and heavy to trot like a pony star."
Here are the specs:
Challenger R/T:
Price- $38,270
HP= 376
Trans- 6 speed manual
Weight- 4,154 lbs.
0-60 mph- 5.1 sec.
1/4 mile- 13.6@104.9
Braking 60-0 mph- 135 ft.
Power to weight- 11.0 lb./hp
Camaro SS:
Price- $30,995
HP= 426
Trans- 6 speed manual
Weight- 3,854 lbs.
0-60 mph- 4.7 sec.
1/4 mile- 13.0@111.0
Braking 60-0 mph- 105 ft.
Power to weight- 9.1 lb./hp
Mustang GT:
Price- $34,330
HP= 315
Trans- 5 speed manual
Weight- 3,572 lbs.
0-60 mph- 4.9 sec.
1/4 mile- 13.5@104.2
Braking 60-0 mph- 135 ft.
Power to weight- 11.3 lb./hp
Also, in the June issue of Car and Driver, this magazine also gushed about the Camaro SS. It said "V-8 makes mincemeat of the competition. Anniliation is not too strong a descriptor when making drag strip comparisons with the Mustang GT and the Challenger R/T."
I have to give the Camaro SS some props. Although I would never buy one, it does gives you more bang per buck.
I guess that they were trying to test models selling for similar prices. I would have liked to see the SRT go up against these cars.
Here are some excerpts from the article:
1st Place: Camaro SS- "Rules the corral in performance and poise, bod a breath of fresh flair, sticker price like finding a Brioni suit at T.J. Maxx."
2nd Place: Mustang GT- "Sensational steering feel and handling bite (courtesy of optional Track Pack), bravura V-8, live axel tamed beyond recognition."
3rd Place: Challenger R/T- "Oozing with classic good looks, broad-shouldered appeal, restful cruiser, but too big and heavy to trot like a pony star."
Here are the specs:
Challenger R/T:
Price- $38,270
HP= 376
Trans- 6 speed manual
Weight- 4,154 lbs.
0-60 mph- 5.1 sec.
1/4 mile- 13.6@104.9
Braking 60-0 mph- 135 ft.
Power to weight- 11.0 lb./hp
Camaro SS:
Price- $30,995
HP= 426
Trans- 6 speed manual
Weight- 3,854 lbs.
0-60 mph- 4.7 sec.
1/4 mile- 13.0@111.0
Braking 60-0 mph- 105 ft.
Power to weight- 9.1 lb./hp
Mustang GT:
Price- $34,330
HP= 315
Trans- 5 speed manual
Weight- 3,572 lbs.
0-60 mph- 4.9 sec.
1/4 mile- 13.5@104.2
Braking 60-0 mph- 135 ft.
Power to weight- 11.3 lb./hp
Also, in the June issue of Car and Driver, this magazine also gushed about the Camaro SS. It said "V-8 makes mincemeat of the competition. Anniliation is not too strong a descriptor when making drag strip comparisons with the Mustang GT and the Challenger R/T."
I have to give the Camaro SS some props. Although I would never buy one, it does gives you more bang per buck.
05-03-2009 | 04:00 PM
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True it is a good value for the bang. 426 HP is a nice touch. But if this is the one I am thinking of, they tested the cars at different times and in different states. The Camaro was tested in Detroit and the Mustang and Challenger in California. They should of let 10secdodge drive the R/T and the results would be oh so much closer for the R/T.
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