truth about domestics

Sure, no one from Truth About Domestics was invited to the press preview of the new 2011 Mustang.  We didn’t get to sample the slick new 5.0L V8 or the steal-of-a-deal 3.7L V6.  We have no idea how they drive, handle, ride, take off, impress the ladies, or anything like that.  However, Popular Hot Rodding magazine did get invited and here’s how the car faired.  Ford had set up an eighth-mile drag strip to show off the 2011 Mustang GT 5.0L vs the 2010 Camaro SS.  Both cars were equipped with automatic transmissions.  The results?  The Mustang consistently came out ahead, putting down a 8.62 at 86 mph, while the Camaro lagged behind at 8.82 at 83 mph.  For the full story, head on over to PHR’s website.

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S.O.B!  What does a 16 year old need a brand new Camaro for?  Oh well, better than getting him a Hyundai Genesis Coupe or some other foreign garbage like that.

You would think that since the Camaro is based off GM’s global rear wheel drive architecture that was developed in Australia by Holden that the Camaro would be sold down under too?  Well, think again.  The Aussies drive on the left side of the road, requiring cars there to be right hand drive so, no Camaros are available.  Well, Performax International has come up with a solution!  For the low, low, LOW price of $128,500, they will convert a U.S. spec Camaro into a right hand driver, suitable for the Australian roads.  Even though this price is insane, they have already received 6 orders.  Proof that American Muscle knows no bounds…

For the full story, head on over to Carscoop.

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