Camaro 1LE vs. Mustang GT, LS Engine Swaps Debated on Wide Open Throttle
Written by: Jason Udy [G+] on February 7 2013 11:00 AM
Jessi Lang and other Motor Trend hosts answer questions on the Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE/Ford Mustang GT Track Pack comparison at the latest Wide Open Throttle episode. Additionally, Angus MacKenzie, Jonny Lieberman, Ed Loh, and Scott Mortara discuss the way forward for autonomous cars and focus on our recent top 10 list, asking which cars need to have a fashionable small-block Chevy V-8 under hood.
The hosts begin by answering the foremost commonly asked question about Lieberman’s Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE vs. Ford Mustang GT Track Pack Head 2 Head video: Why not drive the Mustang Boss 302 Mortara mentions that Ford wouldn’t send a md 302 for the comparison (instead sending a Mustang GT with the Track Pack), partly because production of the auto is ending. Although the hosts are impressed with how well the Mustang’s live rear axle performs, it’s still the handicap that contributed to the Camaro’s win.
Next, the discussion moves directly to the way forward for autonomous cars specifically the Audi A6 prototype for piloted driving. The hosts discuss how the technology in addition to vehicle-to-vehicle communication used at the highway could alleviate traffic jam and minor collisions – the technology won’t necessarily be a terrible development for enthusiasts. Finally, the hosts wrap up the episode by talking concerning the virtues of GM’s modern LS Series small-block V-8 and a few vehicles we’d love to see with the engine upgrade. Watch the overall discussion below.