Inside line pits 2011 Ford Mustang and Camaro V6 in first comparo

Right on the heels of the very first comparison test between the 2011 Ford Mustang GT and the Camaro SS comes this, the first between the base V6 models thanks to Inside Line. And while it may not have all the glitz and glamour of a V8 showdown, rest assured you will see more of these models in the real world of rental cars and high school kids.

The ultra heavy Camaro (3,790 pounds!) ran a respectable 14.3 second quarter mile, 6.1 seconds 0-60, and pulled a .83g on the skidpad. 60-0 braking took 111.78 feet. All of which are pretty good numbers.

But then along came the Mustang with its lighter 3,508 pound mass. It ran a 13.9 second quarter mile (!!!), took 5.6 seconds to get to 60, and pulled a .91g on the skidpad. 60-0 took a mere 103 feet.

So the Mustang handily beats the Camaro yet again. But rest assured that Chevrolet will not take this laying down. Word is that they are already hard at work making some changes, which we may see sooner than later.

Tuner developing turbo V6 Camaro to take on 'Ring time for GT-R

A tuner by the name of East Texas Muscle Cars is fitting a pair of turbos to a 2010 Camaro V6 in a quest to beat the 'Ring time which is currently held by the Nissan GT-R.

The 304hp base V6 Camaro makes for an interesting car to use in their quest to best the GT-R. It will more than likely end up being the best selling version of the car. The reason ETMC chose the car and it's target is most obviously publicity. And publicity drives sales.

So how do they plan to wring out enough power and grip to accomplish their mission? ETMC is going to start with forged rods, crank and pistons in order to handle the estimated 500 horses thanks in large part to twin Squires Turbo Systems turbos. The turbos are remote mounted and bolt up under the car near the exhaust. Handling will be tightened up thanks to harder bushings and Pedders coil-overs, along with a Baer big brake kit and lightweight forged 20-inch wheels.

To further make it's point, ETMC will fly out a friend's stock GT-R to race the Camaro simultaneously. The car is set to debut at 2009's SEMA show. Let the games begin.