Motor Trend tests 2011 Ford Mustang GT, 12.8 1/4!

We've already seen the new 2011 Ford Mustang GT use it's 412 horsepower 5.0 V8 to outgun the Chevrolet Camaro SS and Dodge Challenger. Now we see what it is capable of, thanks to Motor Trend.

The Grabber Blue pony that MT tests in this video puts out a better than advertised 435 horsepower and 404 lb-ft of torque on the dyno, then obliterates the quarter mile with a smoking 12.8 second time at 110 mph. It also runs to 60mph in 4.3 seconds, which is only a couple of tenths slower than the Shelby GT500.

Certainly this is very impressive, and gives the Mustang the current pony car crown. But how Chevrolet and Dodge respond (and they most certainly will) is sure to change the muscle car scene in coming model years.

Video: Lingenfelter Camaro uses it's 855 horsepower to run 10.36 second quarter

At this year's largest gathering of new generation Camaros, Camaro5 fest, there were many sights to be seen. One such sight was a particular high powered Camaro brought out by Lingenfelter Performance Engineering for some drag racing.

The Camaro they brought pumps out an impressive 855 horsepower thanks to a supercharger, upgraded cam, ported heads, forged pistons, and some other goodies hooked up to a six speed manual transmission.

The Lingenfelter Camaro posted a nice 10.36 second best quarter mile run at a stout 136.5 mph. In the video above, the car runs a 10.41 @ 139.9 mph.

Camaro5 event draws largest gathering of new Camaros yet

If you're like most people, you have probrably seen a couple of new Camaros around. Sure, we've seen one here and there, but not exactly what one would consider a group. If you were in Valdosta, GA last weekend you would have seen more than just a few.

Camaro5 sponsored the get-together, which brought out 1,000 fans and 500 of the cars. Chevrolet even made an appearance, bringing along folks instrumental in bringing the car back to life - Al Oppenheiser, Peter Kosak, John Fitzpatrick and Cheryl Pilcher.

The event featured many cool events and features. A 2011 Camaro VIN #002 showed up, there was a three mile long parade through town, drag racing, autocross, and a car show at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

Press Release

Chevrolet Attends Camaro5Fest, the largest-ever gathering of 2010 Camaro owners
2010-04-20

More than 500 2010 Camaros descended on Valdosta, Ga. for the first Camaro5Fest. The event, hosted by Camaro5.com, is believed to have been the largest-ever gathering of fifth-generation Camaro owners. More than 1,000 people attended the event, driving their 2010 Camaros from across the U.S. and Canada to Valdosta on Friday, April 16.

Several members of the Camaro team attended, including Camaro Chief Engineer Al Oppenheiser, Vehicle Line Director Peter Kosak, Camaro Marketing Manager John Fitzpatrick, and Camaro Product Manager Cheryl Pilcher. Team Camaro drove from Detroit to Georgia in two Camaro Transformers Special Editions, two Camaro Synergy Special Editions, a development Camaro, and VIN 002 of a 2011 Camaro.

Camaro5Fest kicked off with a cruise through the streets of Valdosta, led by Oppenheiser. Residents lined the streets, cheering as a line of Camaros more than three miles long passed by under police escort. The following day, Camaro fans traveled to South Georgia Motorsports Park for a car show, drag races and autocross competitions. The track events ended with Camaro owners getting the rare chance to drive their cars on the 1/2-mile oval track.

"It was an incredible opportunity to see the passion and enthusiasm owners have for the new Camaro," says Fitzpatrick. "This was such an exciting event that I would not be surprised to see more than 1,000 cars at next year's Camaro5Fest."

For more information, and additional photography, please go to Camaro5.com.