Don't remember the speed, but it was not fast. RPMs were low even after I downshifted. I was impressed that I immediatley started running him down after about 3500 rpms and steadily gained from then until he dropped out when I started to pass. I just figured he wasn't in it all the way because he had such a good jump on me. His car didn't look like he was going easy though (rear end down).

Anyway I don't advocate street racing. I was just curious because although his car seemed fast, the C6 ran him down pretty good - over before I needed to shift to 4th.

 

No they taste like horse meat

 

You should have no problems anyway factory vs. factory as your C-6 is much lighter. Also note that those Mach 1's come in both transmissions auto and manual and I know with the manual it is much more difficult to launch it properly over the automatic trans.

 

sure it didnt say roush?
if so and stage 3, you may be overpowered....

 

A base C-6? or a Z-06 to a 05 Cobra still = oranges to apples.

 

Standard C6 non-z51 manual tranny

 

Perhaps but if he's lined up next to me at the track.......it's a comparison

 

You are going to line up against one of those Ninja bikes what a comparison

 

Trust me, if you were in it, then so was he...and all the way too. There's no way if someone knows they are running they are going to half-*** it. Would you? He had his foot in it so far he probably has a dent in the firewall and gave up when he realized it was hopeless.

 

 

I know he had his foot in it. That;s why he gave you the finger.

 

I agree. Time and time again, even with a bad start, aerodynamics wil take over. That Mustang is a bloated, fat pig; suitable for pizza deliveries and burn outs. Too heavy for the track and to piggish for high end.

Next time a Ford POS pulls up next to you, dont even give him the time of day. Save your gas for other vettes and the occasional Viper, Lambo or Ferrari.

We are Vette owners, a unique and exclusive club. Remember, you can rent a Mustang at Hertz, Enterprise, Wrent a wreck, Ugly duckling rent-a-car........

 

I don't own a Mustang anymore, but...

My 03 Cobra with its barn-like aerodynamics used to walk all over C6s, but only in a straight line.

No question, the C6 is a much better car, obviously I prefer it, I still have one.

But, if anyone out there in a C6 feels a 03 Cobra is a waste of gas to run, that is only because they are afraid of losing.

Keep in mind, my 03 Cobra when it was only making 440rwhp (before I got serious with it) outran a Procharged 500rwhp C6 thru the 1/8 mile. after that I was toast, but it was fun up until then.

My POS 92 LX would easily walk all over NEW Z06s, but then again I would surely take a NEW Z06 even if it is slower in a straight line, it does just about everything else PERFECT.

Next up, either a 400rwhp Procharger or a 500rwhp Twin Turbo set-up for my 350Z, I can't wait to hear the comments about that.
I will guarantee i will enjoy it no matter what anyone else thinks.
Heck, it only has 287 horsepower now, but it is still just as much fun to drive as the Vette, maybe even more fun due to the ease of tossability in the twisties.
Of course that car will be set-up for road courses, not drag racing.

Remember, there is more than one brand of GREAT car, enjoy all of them if you can AFFORD to.

Now, can someone please buy me a Ferrari?

Howard

 

You might want to reconsider your comments if you pull up to one at the track. I don't know where you drag race or what you are running in your Vette. But there is always someone faster. Here in Jersey most of the Mustangs are still running quite a bit quicker than we are. (I am not talking stock cars).

As for aerodynamics! if you put enough horsepower in shoebox it will blow our doors off.

 

Ignorance......plain and simple. There are many a stang that will show you nothing but tail lights both in a straight line and the twisties.

 

What he said.

Mustangs are awesome American made cars that you can tinker with at reasonable costs to make very very quick .... it is what it is.

My brother had a GT with a blower and the works - he would smoke vettes all day long.

 

The experts can educate me on speed, mods and upgrades BUT I will say the Mustang is NOT (not even close, Cobra or not) as good looking as the Vette.

 

Looks are where Vettes have always shined, PURE SEX APPEAL at a Budget Price when compared to Exotics.
That is why Vettes are considered the American DREAM CAR.
Mustangs have always run a close 2nd, more like the Affordable American Dream car, and that is a good thing.

When you think about it:

Vettes and Mustangs are very similar.

Mustangs are GREAT Bang for the Buck Performance cars for 1/2 the price when compared to $40,000-$50,000 Vettes.

Vettes are GREAT Bang for the Buck Performance cars when compared to cars that cost 2-3 times as much.

Does that mean Mustnags and vettes will beat those cars in all aspects?

NO!!!

But, it is pretty amazing that a $25K-$30K Mustang or a $40K-$50k Vette can win 2 or 3 out of 10 against some high buck competition.

I will say, in the LOOKS department, the only cars I have seen nicer looking than my Velocity Yellow C6 Vert are at least 3-4x the cost, but the Vette will stay pretty close performance wise.
Of course I am talking about Ferrari 355s and 360s, and Lamborghini Gallardos.

In the same breath, I took my 350Z over to the Porsche dealer yesterday to look at a Cayman, and for 50% less the 350Z looked JUST AS NICE and Performs within a hair of the Porsche.

Of course interior quality between Nissan and Porsche is not even in the same league, but as long as it is comfortable I am OK with it.

Howard

 

This doesn't count or mean anything because your Mustang is not factory stock. Factory stock Mustang against a factory stock C-6 has no chance. You would have to compare this to a modified Corvette though I'm not into modded cars only factory so the way I see it is C-6 is much superior to the 79 Fairmount fox bodied Ford Mustangs and the corvette has balanced weight disftribution where the mustang has all of its weight in the front. Corvette has top end speed with aerodynmaics . Mustang doesn't.

 

Whatever is next to me, bike, car or jet, it's a comparison