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Originally Posted by Rerun
2010 Shelby GT500
The muscle behind the New 2010 Shelby GT500 is a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter 32-valve V8 engine that’s capable of delivering 540 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a quick-shifting and smooth Tremec 6-speed manual transmission. SVT performance-tuned suspension components, unique 18-inch bright machined-aluminum wheels with SVT center cap (convertible) or 19" premium painted wheels (coupe), and sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces are additional features that push this spectacular vehicle to the forefront of the herd.
I watched the Koni Grand Am Sports Car race at Watkins Glen NY, on tv this weekend. Saw lots of Mustangs... not one Camaro or Challenger though.
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In order to compare, you have to compare apples to apples.....the Shelby is NOT part of this group, the Regular V-8 Mustang GT would be the camaro/Challenger competition. The Shelby would be more inline with the Corvette Z06/Challenger SRT or the Z-28 Camaro (if they ever make it) which will have the ZR1/CTS-V drivetrain in it.
In the new pony car segment, best bang for your buck definitely goes to the Camaro....426 HP, IRS, Decent interior and good looks. I really like the Challenger style, its a classic, the most retro of all 3....but it pretty much fails in everything else. Its to heavy, to big, the R/T version is low on HP...but it is definitely classy.
The V-8 mustang GT almost gets beat out the the 305 HP V-6 camaro, and gets demolished by the LS-3 V-8 camaro. Though the price is nice on the mustang.....
All in all I would have to say that the camaro leads the pack in the 'new' ponycar segment....