2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 vs 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

vo2max99 · 02-05-2012, 12:25 AM

For one the Boss LS is over 8K less and gets FAR better mpg. The ZL1 is rated 19mpg HWY which is terrible to say the least compared to the 302's 26mpg HWY rating. This makes perfect sense when you consider the curb weights.

Second, the GT500 is the direct competitor to the ZL1 NOT the Boss 302 so the comparison really just show how awesome the Boss 302 is despite costing a lot less and being down 140hp.

Regardless the new GT500 is going to tear the ZL1 apart. Personally, I would rather spend ~ 44K on a none LS Boss 302 with Recaros/ upgraded LSD. I think it's probably the best compromise between daily driver comfort, performance, economy and so on.

b1adesofcha0s · 02-05-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vo2max99

For one the Boss LS is over 8K less and gets FAR better mpg. The ZR1 is rated 19mpg HWY which is terrible to say the least compared to the 302's 26mpg HWY rating. This makes perfect sense when you consider the curb weights.

Second, the GT500 is the direct competitor to the ZR1 NOT the Boss 302 so the comparison really just show how awesome the Boss 302 is despite costing a lot less and being down 140hp.

Regardless the new GT500 is going to tear the ZR1 apart. Personally, I would rather spend ~ 44K on a none LS Boss 302 with Recaros/ upgraded LSD. I think it's probably the best compromise between daily driver comfort, performance, economy and so on.

I think you meant ZL1 camaro........the ZR1 is a corvette

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vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 14	For one the Boss LS is over 8K less and gets FAR better mpg. The ZL1 is rated 19mpg HWY which is terrible to say the least compared to the 302's 26mpg HWY rating. This makes perfect sense when you consider the curb weights. Second, the GT500 is the direct competitor to the ZL1 NOT the Boss 302 so the comparison really just show how awesome the Boss 302 is despite costing a lot less and being down 140hp. Regardless the new GT500 is going to tear the ZL1 apart. Personally, I would rather spend ~ 44K on a none LS Boss 302 with Recaros/ upgraded LSD. I think it's probably the best compromise between daily driver comfort, performance, economy and so on. Last edited by vo2max99; 02-07-2012 at 08:33 AM.

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