A chevy camaro zl1 1le, dodge challenger hellcat redeye, ford mustang shelby gt500, 2207 horsepower, and a quartermile of asphalt. The mustang high performance package is reasonably priced when compared to the camaro v6 1le. Its a pupilsfullydilated, heavy breathing sensation that connects car and driver. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 with 760 horsepower faces off against the 650hp chevy camaro zl1 1le. Both have their diehard fans, but for someone who wants to dive into muscle car ownership. Ford mustang shelby gt500 vs challenger redeye vs camaro zl1.
Chevrolet camaro ss 1le and ford mustang gt performance pack represent the allamerican sportscar of today. If you had the opportunity to check out motor trends head 2 head pitting the 2018 camaro ss 1le vs the 2018 mustang gt premium equipped with the performance package 1, the camaro essentially outperformed the grand. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made with a 650horsepower supercharged v8 and suspension and aero built for the racetrack, the zl1 1le is the weapon weve been waiting. The last time that we got to see a gt500 and a 1le square off on the pages of car and driver, it was all the way back in 2012 with the previous generation models. Now, buckle up and click through to find out which muscle car will be be taking a victory lap.
Only about a week before we departed on this particular comparison test. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 chevrolet camaro ss 1le around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best driver s car powered by mothers. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony parts. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. Its somewhat less aggressive goodyears help the 1le deliver 1. The mustang and camaro quarrel started back in 1967, and weve performed about 50 comparison tests that included the two muscle cars. The current camaro zl1 1le is a few years old at this point, but that doesnt mean that it isnt ready to faceoff with the pony car from the blue oval. Whats the best muscle car bang for your buck between the chevrolet camaro ss 1le vs dodge challenger hemi 392 scat pack shaker vs ford mustang gt. Rivalry mustang gt350r vs camaro zl1 tv season 2 ep. But camaros seats are comfortable enough, with cloth upholstery and eightway power adjustments for the driver. The 2020 ford mustang ecoboost gets a new high performance package that brings more power and a number of other upgrades. The mustang gt pp2 is the newcomer, fords answer to the stunning salvo that was the camaro ss 1le just a few short years ago.
Car and driver a chevy camaro zl1 1le, dodge challenger. The 1le on the other hand can match it on a track yet makes a good daily driver on typical roads and with narrower front tires it wont tramline as badly. The chevrolet camaro zl1 1le was second with a time of 11. Chevrolet camaro its a battle thats been raging for decades. And its those traits that make this muscle car the most driver focused vehicle in. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. Camaro zl1 1le vs challenger hellcat redeye drag race, drifting and on track. A chevy camaro zl1 1le, dodge challenger hellcat redeye, ford mustang shelby gt500, 2207 horsepower, and a 14mile of asphalt. And rightfully so what muscle car owner doesnt like to take their car to the dragstrip and make a. And though its wearing narrower front tires than the mustang, the camaro 1le has immediate and certain turnin. Mustang shelby gt500 vs camaro zl1 1le car and driver. Amazingly, its the less powerful zl1 that comes out on top in both the drag race and the road course lap time comparison.
Its stiff suspension and excessive tires will make it a chore to drive daily. Although the performance pack 1 car already offered a slew of upgrades over the standard gt, it wasnt nearly as well received as the chevrolet effort and as such didnt get the same level of traction among the track. If you look strictly at their finishing position, the camaros. But, the current top models are designed for the street course more than the drag strip. We take these two v8powered reardrive twodoors to rural pennsylvania to find out. Unlike the mustang gt500, the camaro zl1 does have an upgraded version. Car and driver s march issue gave camaro zl1 1le the edge over mustang shelby gt500 in a shootout between current toppower models. Ford mustang shelby gt500, camaro zl1 1le, and hellcat. Mustang shelby gt500 vs camaro zl1 1le with 650 and 760 horses, these supercharged, rearwheel drive muscle cars go head to head on the road and the test track. When driven around a circuit with pobst behind the wheel, it was the. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Chevrolet gave the camaro a facelift for 2019 and then gave the justintroduced 2020modelyear camaro another facelift to make less ugly the 2019 facelift.
While the coupe is the clear winner on the track, the opentop zl1 is still an incredibly formidable presence on the street and more than enough car for most drivers that want to soak up the sun. The boys explore the cars driving dynamics and what they are like to live with every day. Amazingly enough, that performance made the cobalt ss 0. It is now a true sports car, and the new 1le and zl1 performance versions. Upgraded brakes, tires, styling, a firmer suspension, and a black hood are the camaro 1les calling cards. The same can be said of the bmw m2 competition and chevrolet camaro ss 1le. For this comparison test we got our hands on fords refreshed 2018 mustang and a 2018 camaro. By comparison, the mustang gt500 and camaro zl1 1le thrive in the canyons. No matter, because the ss 1le from both years carries the same 455hp smallblock 6. The camaro zl1 1le is the greatest track car gm has ever made.
The camaro zl1 just destroyed the mustang gt350rs nurburgring time. Camaros infotainment system is an added plus, with a well designed, seveninch touch screen, optional satellite radio, and a wi. Each car s ranking can also shift, depending on updated information for each model. The mustang and camaro rivalry is as old as the muscle car scene. For more info about krown and to get your car protected, go here. At 4529 pounds, the car is 643 pounds heavier than the camaro zl1 1le. Only about a week before we departed on this particular comparison test, ford motor company. Camaro zl1 vs mustang gt500 comparison will break hearts. The responsive engine and perfect transmission make for a very easy car to fall into syncopation with. Mustang performance package level 2 vs camaro ss 1le.
When found in ss flavor yes, unlike the mustang, you can spread the 1le goodies out across all three of the camaros drivetrains, the adrenalinesoaked setup enhances the cars exceptional 6. Its like what the gtr was years ago cant believe its been that long. Id buy a 1le ss today if i knew i wouldnt hate it 30 days later because i need a car i can drive daily, not just on track days. The camaro v6 1le does not merely claim the fastest ll1 time in the 10year existence of lightning lap, it blasts the old record with eight sticks of dynamite. Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just sales, but the hearts of americas performance car buyers. We proved that just days later when the new camaro beat the mustang gt in a head 2 head. I cannot believe cds griping about a small gas tank in the mustang but doesnt even mention the abysmal visibility or tiny trunk and opening in the chevy. In previous incarnations of this journal, the procedure for writing. The steering system is a noslack, hyperlinear control device. The camaro turbo 1le is the bargain, with a base price of. The mustangcamaro performance rivalry is becoming onesided.
The 1le performance package gives the camaro ss sports car poise. The sixthgeneration chevrolet camaro zl1 takes on the new 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 with a surprising verdict, which upset at least. Detroit drag race features chevy camaro zl1, challenger. Randy recently bought a 4cylinder camaro 1le as his street car. To reach its peak horsepower, the mustang needs an additional revs over the camaro 7000 versus 6000. The ss 1lewhich by the way placed fourth in our 2016 best driver s car. Camaro zl1 takes on 2020 gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye in car and driver comparo. Thanks in part to its castiron engine block, it carries 57. And i can tell you know zero about cars because 2 mph vs.
The field included the chevrolet camaro zl1 1le, dodge challenger hellcat redeye, and the 2020 shelby gt500. Things just went from bad to worse for that poor truck driver. The ford mustang versus the chevrolet camaro is one of the most storied rivalries in automotive history. They are not the fullblown shelby gt500 and zl1 although we cant wait for that comparison, but the 2019 mustang gt performance pack 2 pp2 and the 2018 chevrolet camaro ss 1le are non too. In car and driver s testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile. A ford mustang v6 matched the nissans time in 2011, but its the chevy pony car that finally dethrones them both.
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