What?

375whp in an S2k isn't slow. I'm putting the same if not a bit more to the wheels and weigh 800lb less. Mustangs are still bloated pigs. I'd like to see one try and keep up with me around a road course of any dimensions

Mod your S fellas Mustangs are heavy, they will require much more brakes and rubber and power to gain the performance level of a much lighter car. Its simple physics, lets not be delusional here.

 

[QUOTE=s2000Junky,Jan 19 2011, 09:51 AM]
Mod your S fellas

 

Yeah, the RX-8 R3 is slow but I'd take it over any Mustang any day. It's just has the proper soul and is one of the best handling cars in the world (REAL handling not arbitrary numbers handling).

Here are a few good reads if anyone's interested. Beats out the new M3, GTR and Z06 in a real handling comparison:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/compar...omparison_tests

Another on why it is one of the best handling cars in the world:

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/200...9-mazda-rx-r3/


Driving one is similar to the S2000 experience. It just has "it".

 

Sure it can have a SC. It would essentially be a GT500. It will be even heavier up front and overpower the tires throwing the balance off the car even more.

Better tires? As in compound? What about width?

Yeah there is many factors involved, but the Mustang no matter what you throw at it will still be too heavy and not as balanced as an s2000 in competitive trim ie: upgraded rubber, FI etc. The new Mustang is a fast and comfortable car in its own right, much better then previous years. But its not an s2000 in any shape or form, no matter how much motor and stiff you make the suspension.

 

It's not going to blow away the tires, and will be totally different than a GT500. Don't be ridiculous. Completely different engine. (Edit, looks like the GT500 isn't so bad. In between the CTS-Vs, faster than an Exige S and M3:

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/10q4/..._to_2011_page_8

)

We already went over this. Same diameter tires in the rear, the S2000 has better compound.

As I explained in maybe my first post, I agree that the S2000 is the better true handler and obviously a better car overall. The V6 Mustang is faster in stock form, I'm not sure why you're going off on these weird tangents that have nothing to do with that discussion.

 

The whole C&D VIR thing is really badly done. The M3 beat the GT by 3 seconds on that track. Driver differences were huge in that comparison.