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12-15-2013 | 06:02 AM

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Vid's: 2015 Mustang VS Camaro [ You Decide ]

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12-15-2013 | 06:09 AM

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12-15-2013 | 06:40 AM

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Grudge match: 2015 Ford Mustang versus 2014 Chevrolet Camaro

The totally revamped 2015 Ford Mustang looks to have jumped ahead in its ongoing muscle car feud against the Chevrolet Camaro. But before we get behind the wheel of Ford’s sixth-generation pony car, we thought it would be interesting to see how these American bruisers spec sheets stack up against each other.

)BY NICK KURCZEWSKI / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2013, 4:33 PM

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The rivalry between Chevrolet and Ford is going to intensify once the next-gen Mustang goes on sale next autumn.

The only thing better than a round of friendly competition is a fierce, bare-knuckle rivalry.
During the decades-long feud between the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro, there has never been much love lost between the two camps.
That’s fine, because this battle ultimately leads to better handling, faster accelerating, more stylish and, yes, even more user-friendly variations of the muscle car theme.
CHEVROLET

The Mustang might be all new, but the Camaro hasn't exactly been sitting still. Chevrolet updated its muscle car for the 2014 model year with new front and rear lighting, along with upcoming performance models such as the Z/28.

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Ford recently unveiled its sixth-generation Mustang, and it appears the original “pony car” might have the edge on the Camaro.
Or does it?
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Even the Mustang equipped with the new 4-cylinder turbocharged engine will deliver more than 300-horsepower. The Ford GT, seen here, offers an even 420-hp. These are very good days for muscle car fans!

Let’s start in the engine bay, where the Ford Mustang has definitely thrown down the gauntlet to the Camaro.
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Until now, the Mustang and Camaro both had powerful V-6 engines serving as the base motor. The Camaro held a slight power advantage thanks to its 323-horsepower V-6, versus the 305-hp 3.7-liter V-6 used in the Mustang.
CHEVROLET

The Camaro will have its hands full with the new Mustang. Though neither one holds a definitive edge, at least when comparing specs.

Ford has now shaken things up by offering an optional turbocharged 2.3-liter 4-cylinder in the 2015 Mustang. Expect this new engine to have the power of a larger 6-cylinder engine, minus the bigger motor’s thirst for fuel.
At least, that’s the theory. Previous Ford EcoBoost engines have made similar claims, with mixed results when it comes to real-world mileage.
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Sleeker and sharper than before, the 2015 Mustang is still every inch the all-American pony car. The LED headlights are a particularly cool new feature of the latest Mustang.

At the moment, there are no official EPA figures available for the Mustang with the turbo 4-cylinder. As a reference, the base 2014 Mustang, when equipped with a 3.7-liter V-6 and automatic gearbox, returns 31-mpg on the highway.
We’d love to see the new 4-cylinder 'Stang crack 35-mpg on the highway without breaking a sweat.
At the upper end of the engine spectrum, the Camaro claws back some bragging rights. The 2014 Camaro SS maintains a 6-horsepower edge over the 420-hp offered in new V-8-powered Mustang GT. Then again, upcoming Boss and Shelby versions of the latest Mustang are likely to maintain a power advantage over the 580-hp Camaro ZL1.
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Ford has upgraded the Mustang's cabin with higher quality materials and a touch-screen display in the center of the dashboard.

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Step inside and you’ll find similar cabin enivornments. Both cars have their major gauges set into deep binnacles, and touch-screen displays are located in the center of the dashboard.
You’re paying for style and performance in this market segment, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that not every surface is slathered in soft-touch plastic.
CHEVROLET

The Camaro's cabin is similarly driver-focused.

This back and forth continues at all levels. Ford has finally equipped the Mustang with an independent rear suspension – a feature the Camaro has had for years.
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The new Mustang has also shed weight, thanks to the use of aluminum in its hood, fenders, and various suspension components. Camaro fans might argue that weight savings don’t get more extreme than the Z/28, however.
Chevy’s engineers ripped out sound deadening material and the trunk carpet, installed thinner rear glass, and removed every speaker (except one) to cut the car’s curb-weight.
Why did they keep one speaker? Federal law demands a minimum of one to signal warning chimes (such as an open door).
The Ford’s exterior has sharper creases and edges, along with some slick LED headlights and functional hood-mounted air extractors. But the refreshed 2014 Camaro remains one of the toughest-looking machines this side of mega-money supercars.
Each is a looker, in its own way.
Ford has definitely upped the stakes and met the Camaro on every front. But picking an outright winner is impossible – at least until we hop into the driver’s seat of the new ‘Stang!

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12-15-2013 | 06:59 AM

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2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker marks an improvement on the muscle car classic

The 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker is the third-generation of the classic muscle car ride, clearly surpassing the fforts of the second generation model that went into production in 2008. With a starting price of $37,495, the 2014 Challenger makes for a serious competitor to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

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There's no mistaking the 2014 Dodge Challenger Shaker, with its unique hood, distinct stripes, and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels.

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In a world that has seen, or not seen, "Police Academy Six," or "Jaws 3-D," it is axiomatic that sequels are not better than originals upon which they are based. With the 2014 Dodge Challenger, such is not the case. The Challenger is sitting in that extremely rare spot where the third effort is not only way better than the second one, it is also arguably a lot better than the first effort too.
If the 1970-74 Challenger can be considered "Raiders of The Lost Ark," a movie you remember being better than it actually was, you can think of the third-generation Challenger as the . . .and The Last Crusade version of Indiana Jones—a more fun and accessible movie that made nearly as much money as the original at the box office, even when adjusted for inflation.
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According to Dodge, the current Challenger has been successful enough that it will carry forward through at least 2015. That’s not bad for a model that has twice now been developed as a response to the Ford Mustang, the first time to counter generation one, and the second to respond to the wildly successful fifth generation pony car.
The original Challenger could be had with any of 12 engine configurations that ranged in power between 3.7L inline “slant six” making all of 145 horsepower, to a 6.98L Hemi V-8 producing 425 hp. Between the arrival of the original Challenger into the teeth of OPEC oil embargoes and the then-new EPA, sales of the car fell dramatically between its introduction in 1970 and its discontinuation after 1974.
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Inside, the 2014 Dodge Challenger R/T Shaker boasts heated leather seats, a performance steering wheel, and a 6.5-inch Uconnect touchscreen system.

The current Challenger debuted in limited production in 2008, a mere three years, rather than five, after a groundbreaking Ford Mustang was introduced. Unlike its ancestor, there has only ever been one type of six cylinder engine available in a given year, and only a handful of eight cylinder options too. Unlike yesteryear, the six cylinder version is not actually a cost cutting joke. The standard 3.6L Pentastar offers 305 hp and 268 ft.lbs. of torque.
The news, as always, is about the V-8 models. Nearly every special edition and performance package is intended for the Hemi V-8 models. The standard 5.7L Hemi offers 375 hp and 410 ft.lbs. of torque. The top dog, the 6.4L Hemi, brings 470 hp and 470 ft.lbs of torque to the tarmac.
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New for 2014 is the “R/T Shaker,” so named for the original version from the 1970s, where a centerline hood mounted pair of elevated scoops forced cold air into the airbox to provide a little more horsepower. The horsepower bump from scoop gathered forced air induction has always been modest, and as Dodge is only releasing a 1000 such models, expect the package to more about unique looks rather than dramatically increased horsepower.
Due to its dimensions translating into being a roomier straight line cruiser than the Camaro, and its not being as ubiquitous as the Mustang, the Dodge Challenger has finally found its time in the spotlight.

12-15-2013 | 07:03 AM

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Top 10 Coolest Camaros: Charting the changes to Chevy’s fierce Mustang rival

Since it burst onto the scene in 1966, the Chevrolet Camaro has remained a cornerstone of the muscle car market. Its fiercest rival by far has been the Ford Mustang, and this heated battle has led to the creation of some absolutely wild tire-smoking machinery.

BY NICK KURCZEWSKI / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2013, 4:22 PM

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CHEVROLET

The Chevrolet Camaro has come a long way in 47 years! We take a look at 10 of the most important models in the history of Chevy's legendary muscle car.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro

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It arrived late to the party, but the Camaro quickly established itself as Chevy’s primary salvo into the escalating muscle car war. Cars like the Ford Mustang and Pontiac GTO had gotten the ball rolling several years beforehand. So by the time the Camaro arrived in 1966, for the 1967 model year, the market was becoming flooded with all sorts of performance machinery. You could spec the Camaro with something as plebian as an inline-6 and automatic transmission. But big-block monsters, like the Camaro SS 427, and race-tuned specials, such as the original Camaro Z28, established this Chevy sports car as a legend on both road and track.

1967 Camaro Z28

CHEVROLET

Believe it or not, not many people noticed when the track-focused Z28 package first appeared on the Camaro’s long list of options. Soon enough, the word was out and there was no more hiding. The Camaro Z28 was built to take the fight to cars like the Ford Mustang, Dodge Challenger, and AMC Javelin in the hugely competitive Trans-Am racing series. Since it was built to also corner and brake – and not simply smoke its way in a straight-line down drag-strips – the Z28 was offered with a (relatively) small 302 cubic inch V-8. Less was more in the Z28; the lighter engine helped make this one of the most nimble muscle cars ever created.

1970 Camaro

CHEVROLET

Messing with a good thing can lead to disaster. But when Chevy updated the Camaro in 1970, the result was a muscle car with more than a hint of Italian exotic in its clean lines. The 1970s would see the American performance market whither and nearly die, and eventually the Camaro became more of Disco-era cruiser than a true sports car. Yet when it first hit the scene, the second-generation Camaro was the real deal and it still offered the RS, SS, and Z28 option packages.

1982 Camaro Z28

CHEVROLET

Breathe a sigh of relief. At long last, the Camaro is given a complete redesign. The third generation Camaro ushered in a lighter, leaner and, yes, somewhat blockier design. The looks are vintage 1980s, but what mattered was that performance was finally ticking back upwards – if not to the fevered pitch it hit in the 1960s. The Z28 was available, along with new options such as the IROC-Z (International Race of Champions) edition.

1993 Camaro Z28

CHEVROLET

The looks were definitely a break from the third-gen model, but the car’s mission remained the same when Chevy overhauled the Camaro in 1993. Small-block V-8 engines were offered in the Z28s, though increasingly more potent engines were sneaking into the range-topping SS models. Base cars still came with a V-6, though this was a vastly better alternative to some of the wheezy granny-edition versions that had come before. Comfort and safety features, such as ABS and traction control, were making their way into Chevy’s muscle car for the first time.

2002 Camaro SS 35th Anniversary Edition

CHEVROLET

What was Chevy thinking when they killed the Camaro after the 2002 model year? Sales were slowing and the car was due an update, but loyal Chevy fans were still stunned when the Camaro went away. The 2002 Camaro SS, powered by a 325-hp aluminum V-8, looked to be the last in a long legacy of Chevy muscle cars. A 35th anniversary model was offered, though that was little comfort to Camaro fans.

2010 Camaro SS

CHEVROLET

The Camaro was back, and in a vast array of flavors! Chevrolet never seemed committed to permanently killing the Camaro, though the wait for the fifth-generation was excruciating. Chevy made up for lost time by offering a wide range of models, with the 426-hp Camaro SS at the top of the heap. Things were different from the original muscle car era, however. Massively powerful engines were also coupled to cylinder cut-off systems to help improve MPGs. The looks were an absolute knock-out, and the Camaro is still arguably the most menacing-looking muscle car on sale today.

2013 Camaro ZL1

CHEVROLET

Anyone whining about the good old days has obviously never driven the Camaro ZL1. As the most powerful Camaro ever built, this beast comes with a 580-hp supercharged V-8 under its vented hood. Magnetic ride control and traction management help keep things manageable. Punch the gas in the ZL1 and you’ll never be the same. It’s absolutely addictive – though Ford fans will point to the 618-hp offered in the Mustang Shelby GT500. Now is a good time to be a fan of American muscle cars!

2014 Camaro SS

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Rather than allow the Camaro to gather dust, Chevy performed a makeover for the 2014 model year. The front and rear fasciae have been refined and the cabin subtly improved with more technology and better materials. Even the base Camaro now comes with a punchy 323-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and certain models deliver up to 30-mpg on the highway. Thanks to its fully independent suspension, the Camaro simply outshines (and out-handles) rivals like the Mustang and Challenger.

2014 Camaro Z28

12-15-2013 | 07:23 AM

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2014 Chevrolet Camaro rules as king of the muscle cars

Subtle but smart improvements push the redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Camaro to the top of the muscle car market. More nimble than rivals like the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, the new Camaro has an even tougher-looking exterior to scare away pretenders to its sports car dominion.

Comments (8)By Alex Kalogiannis / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Monday, October 14, 2013, 11:23 AM

Alex Kalogiannis

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro has upped the bar in the muscle car performance battle.

Since its inception in the 60’s, the Camaro existed with one main purpose: to give the Ford Mustang a tire-smoking run for its money. The current iteration is no exception to that end. Edgier, powerful, and loud, the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro has no issue spooking the horses.
In 2002, the Camaro ended production after 35 straight years, leaving the reigning American sports car, the Mustang, free to continue roaming the roads unchallenged. The muscle car as we knew it was dead, leaving one lonely king that was a mere shell of its former glory.
When the latest generation of Ford’s pony car debuted in ’05, revitalized for the future and imbued with the essence of what made it great in the past, it rocked the U.S. auto world hard enough for rival manufacturers to bring old nameplates back to knock it off its perch.
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Alex Kalogiannis

Horsepower remains the same: the Camaro SS sends 426-hp to the rear wheels.

American muscle was back, and so was the Camaro, eyes fixed on the throne. 2014 brings the first major refresh to the Camaro, updating its front and rear fascia and, with the SS 1LE package, takes the refinements further with performance-specific updates to make the coupe a road-going racer.
The front narrows the already low profile grille even further and expands the lower intake, as well as new LED headlamps that retain the distinct halo ring. Changes in the back include a reshaped decklid and replacing the dual tail lamps with a new, horizontal LED design.
The SS trim features a trim-specific hood with functional heat vents, culminating a look that makes a bold statement. And that statement is a determined “get out of the way!”
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Alex Kalogiannis

One of the most apparent changes is the 2014 Camaro's leaner front fascia, which gives the car an even more focused and intimidating appearance.

The cockpit looks cramped at first but accommodates driver and passenger with ease. The RECARO seats are power adjustable, and finding a suitable driving position takes very little fiddling, although the nature of the sports seats may make those with broad, backs a little unaccommodating.
The interior is also streamlined to a great degree, keeping buttons and ***** to a minimum but still delivering pertinent information with ease and clarity. The prominent RPM and speedometer gauges flank full color led display screen that can be configured to show navigation, car status menus including tire pressure, and a performance menu that allows you to record your best 0-60 and lap times, among others.
Everything is within reach and easily manipulated, from the Chevy MyLink infotainment system to the buttons on the chunky, suede-wrapped steering wheel. The Camaro SS also grants you a color heads-up-display when you opt for the higher trim level. This puts your speed, revs, navigation directions, and even you G-forces right at eye level projected onto the windshield.
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Alex Kalogiannis

The Camaro has tons of attitude and the looks scream "get out of my way!"

Turning the Key in the SS treats you to a rumble as the 6.2L V8 comes to life. The engine is a carryover from last years, giving you the more than satisfactory 426-hp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque – all of which you feel coursing through the car, even at idle.
Let’s make no bones about it: the other contenders in this fight for American road supremacy are the Dodge Challenger and the Ford Mustang, and the Camaro can outpace them both. The other two have the horsepower to compete, but the Camaro’s four-wheel independent suspension makes it the most nimble of the three.
Confidence should be further elevated with the knowledge that much of the components engineered for the ZL1 top-tier Camaro (until the Z/28 becomes available) has found their way into the 1LE performance package, such as the 20-inch aluminum wheels, bearings, toe links and shock mounts.
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Alex Kalogiannis

The Camaro SS comes with performance add-ons like a thick suede-covered steering wheel, Recaro seats, and a color heads-up display that can display everything from current speed and navigation directions, to revs and G-forces.

The trade-off, however, is ease of use. First off, the power is managed by a 6-speed manual transmission unique to the 1LE package, but still retains the clutch characteristics found in the standard version. The irritatingly small contact point can make the most seasoned stick driver look amateurish without spending a great deal of time getting used it.
It may be a small matter to some, but that’s something that’ll cost you at a starting line. Once on the move though, the car feels superbly stable. The structure feels solid, but not heavy, and the car rewards focus with precision; it’s not necessary to “tame” it like its rivals.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires add to the great performance of the suspension and, in good conditions, but it can be easy to forget that they perform essentially like racing intermediates, so they can get very slippery in greasy conditions and when they’re not at temperature.
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Alex Kalogiannis

There is a price to be paid for muscle car style. A high belt-line and narrow windows look cool - but you'll want to make good use of the rear camera when parallel parking the Camaro.

The cabin still suffers from the visibility issues inherent in the design, but a smaller profile rear view mirror helps, as does a backup camera when trying to parallel park.
Be prepared to pay for what you get. The SS has an MSRP of $38,755 but with the 1LE and all the trimmings, the bottom line will put you in the $46,700 range. You’ll also spend some time at the pump due to the 16 city 24 highway MPG rating, and that’s if you go easy on the pedal. Good luck with that.
While it may be a three-way race for muscle car supremacy, you’ll find that the division in the room is mainly between the Ford and Chevrolet crowds. The current generation Mustang awoke the Camaro from its dormancy, but its days are numbered, and the Camaro is stronger than ever. With a completely new Mustang on the way, it’s hard to say how the muscle car battle will look in one year's time.
But for now, at least, the Camaro has driven away with the crown.

12-15-2013 | 11:46 AM

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12-15-2013 | 12:44 PM

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I'd still vote for the new 15 Mustang over the Camaro. The interior of the Camaro looks & feels really cheap (I test drove a '12 and hated it). I also don't care for the vast sea of plastic under the hood of the Camaro. Fords 5.0 still comes with headers from the factory plus a bunch of other upgrades from the 14 setup.

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12-15-2013 | 03:11 PM

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Which one below do you like > Want ?

Thanks 'Amy for your post/statement. The more I look @ the new Mustang > the more I like it. I've been trying to find a all black one (if anyone finds one online > Please Post) Thank You
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5 Iconic Cars That Got a Makeovr in 2013

Posted on 13 December 2013 by Jeff Perez

It’s almost 2014, if you can believe. And near the end of every year we brace ourselves for the onslaught that is the Detroit Auto Show. But fear not — before we find ourselves graced with new photos from the Motor City, let’s take a trip back through the year and remember the five iconic cars that were redesigned in 2013, and how the remake was received.

SRT Viper

The first new icon of 2013 made its appearance in January in Detroit. It’s visceral, it’s heart-pounding — and from personal experience — it’s pretty damn frightening on wet roads. We can’t get enough of it.
Chevrolet Corvette

The Stingray is a handsome car, is it not? Reviving the iconic nameplate in 2013, Chevy’s all-new Corvette made a big impression on enthusiasts around the globe.
Ford Mustang

Have you heard? There’s a new Mustang. The latest pony car has shed some weight, put on a new look, and even dropped some cylinders. But that doesn’t mean it’s a reborn Mustang II, oh no.
The V8 still puts out 420 horsepower, and the lowly 2.3-liter even gives us 305 ponies to work with. Not too shabby.
BMW M3/M4

Rest in peace, BMW M3 coupe. In a strategy to even out its lineup, BMW has done away with the M3 coupe in place of the equally stunning M4. Of course, the M3 sedan is still sticking around, but that’s not without some major equipment changes.
Chevrolet Colorado

The Chevy Colorado isn’t a car, per se. But the venerable mid-size pickup did get a major makeover this year. It has a new face, new engines, and a whole new personality.
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