Dead Bang 92 Z28 vs GT
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28 1LE
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 5-speed
Axle/Gears: G92 Perf. Axle
Re: Dead Bang 92 Z28 vs GT
This is an interesting article. Having owned both of these (my '92 1LE is basically identical to the test car, and I bought an '88 Mustang GT hatchback new), I would have to say that I agree with most of their conclusions.
They missed a key point on ride and handling, however. I would certainly agree that the 1LE Camaro handles like it's on rails and rides very harsh. But the 1LE is essentially a racing package. Testing a limited-production 1LE against a garden-variety Mustang GT is not exactly an "apples to apples" comparison--not fair to the Camaro in the ride department and not fair to the Mustang in the handling department.
A non-1LE Z28 would have provided a more even and realistic comparison. It would have probably still outhandled the Mustang and the ride would have been more comparable.
They missed a key point on ride and handling, however. I would certainly agree that the 1LE Camaro handles like it's on rails and rides very harsh. But the 1LE is essentially a racing package. Testing a limited-production 1LE against a garden-variety Mustang GT is not exactly an "apples to apples" comparison--not fair to the Camaro in the ride department and not fair to the Mustang in the handling department.
A non-1LE Z28 would have provided a more even and realistic comparison. It would have probably still outhandled the Mustang and the ride would have been more comparable.
#3
Moderator
Re: Dead Bang 92 Z28 vs GT
The ride and handling of the IROC-Z is not special for the 1LE. It's the same suspension on all 87 IROC-Zs with the 350 and the later G92s. My 87 will ride and handle the same as the 1LE listed, except for the braking.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
UltRoadWarrior9
Tech / General Engine
336
04-28-2020 10:39 PM