[Interceptor]

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-2013-c...aps-vir-2-58-34

Looks like a pretty competent package, and that guy can DRIVE! Not bad for 4000 lbs, I thought.

What are you guys running for lap times at VIR? What cars, what mods? I wonder how competetive the 1LE will be in SCCA, CMC, etc?

Discuss. This may be my next track day car, once they're used and affordable . . .

[00 SS]

Agreed, the '05+ mustangs are great cars (particularly the new ones with the coyote engine) and that the next Camaro needs a serious diet over the current car. I'm not 100% convinced the IRS is a problem, but I'm not convinced it's the right answer either. The IRS in the 'vette is great and it's not that fragile. I think IRS in the Camaro has potential, but needs work. I highly doubt GM can build a 3400 pound V8 Camaro anymore. No matter how "stripped" or basic it is. I think 3500 is about as light as we can hope for. Even the ATS with the little 2.0 turbo weighs over 3300 pounds.

This post has been edited by 00 SS: Aug 6 2012, 06:51 PM

[dailydriver]

Agreed, the '05+ mustangs are great cars (particularly the new ones with the coyote engine) and that the next Camaro needs a serious diet over the current car. I'm not 100% convinced the IRS is a problem, but I'm not convinced it's the right answer either. The IRS in the 'vette is great and it's not that fragile. I think IRS in the Camaro has potential, but needs work. I highly doubt GM can build a 3400 pound V8 Camaro anymore. No matter how "stripped" or basic it is. I think 3500 is about as light as we can hope for. Even the ATS with the little 2.0 turbo weighs over 3300 pounds.

^^^AGREED!

On the GM not being able to build a sub 3500# f body anymore; it would come down to what anyone would be willing to pay for a lightweight, TOTALLY stripped, (hopefully UNDER 3300 lbs.!!) 1LE, as those titanium, aluminum alloy, and carbon fiber/kevlar parts COST BIG $$$$$$$!

Personally, I think that there is NO REASON for the current Z06 to weigh more than 2800-2900 lbs., so I guess I'm crazy to think that they can build an f body under 3300 lbs., at ANY cost. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)