autoevolution 19 Jan 2021, 13:44 UTC ·
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With the Shelby GT350 incarnation of the S550 Mustang being replaced by the Mach 1 for the 2021 model year, we mustn t allow the now-retired track special to exit the spotlights. As such, we ve brought along a race involving the Ford and a Chevrolet Camaro SS. 4 photos
Sure, the GT350 was built for the circuit, with the independent rear suspension of the sixth-gen Mustang allowing the engineers to take the label to a new level; many owners still prefer a quick, straight-line battle, though. Case in point with the velocity confrontation we have here, which saw the muscle cars going for a rolling start adventure.
autoevolution 16 Jan 2021, 9:31 UTC ·
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The E36 generation of the BMW 3 Series isn t the first competitor that comes to mind when thinking of a race that involves the fifth-gen Chevrolet Camaro SS, simply because no engine fitted to the 90s Bimmer would make it competitive in a battle against the newer muscle car, at least in a straight line. However, the Bavarian toy we have here has been taken down the forced induction route. 5 photos
While the piece of footage showcasing the sprinting action labels this senior 3 Series Coupe as an M3 and mentions the range-topping S50 straight-six motor, we re probably dealing with a regular 3er that has been gifted with the said unit (there are multiple clues towards this, such as the non-M door mirrors).