Muscle Car Challenge

I went to Richard Petty Driving to test out the ZL-1 Camaro, the GT-500 Mustang and the SRT8 392 Challenger.  This was a comparison test more then a high speed multi-lap type deal.  First we did 0-60 runs, then 60-0 then a cornering run and a top speed run.  Top speed was limited by the length of the rear straightaway of the Las Vegas Speedway.  I still managed to hit 135 in the Mustang.  First thing that happened was the Mustang broke (typical Ford!) but they had a GT-350 for a backup.   The Mustang was a true brute of a car.  If you want pure power in a straight line without the refinement of a street car, then this is your beast.  It flat out moves when you hit the gas.  0-60 was 4.7 seconds (for me) with the top speed of 135.  Not as good in the corner or braking test, but brakes are for quitters!!! The ZL-1 did 0-60 in 4.6 seconds, mostly because of a better traction control system, and was amazing in the stopping. 40 feet faster then the Mustang (about 90 feet from 60-0!) Just about plants your face on the windshield!It corners incredibly well and feels the best in the brakes and corners.  Top speed I hit was 124 mph.  The Challenger was the most comfortable to sit in and seemed the most refined as a street car.  0-60 in 4.8 seconds and top speed of 121 mph.  Very comfortable car to drive, but you don't have the real feeling that the Mustang had and the ZL-1 had to a lesser extent then the Mustang.  Over all it was a great time and now I need to buy one!  I wish I could have driven the GT-500, it is supposed to be incredible.  Guess I'll have to come back!

 They also did NASCAR rides and driving.

 The broken GT-500

 The green Mustang is the one I drove.