It all goes back to the Type R discussion we had here 6-9 months ago (maybe more?)...people from other boards jumped on the topic and quoted the Type R as a 14.7 car - when we all know that the Type R is a low 15 performer on an average day.
Now, is that to say that a Type R can't run a 14.7 in stock form? No. A Type R could run a 14.7 under ideal conditions (driver, weather, traction, etc.).
It really ticks me off when folks start quoting ETs that they once heard a car ran on one occassion under perfect conditions and probably 20 trips down the 1320. Point is that new Mustangs aren't 13.6 performers (no disrespect Lizard) and Type R's aren't 14.7 performers - they are more like 13.9 and 15.2, respectively. And this goes for all cars...I just wish people would quote more realistic ETs & MPHs under average conditions (what a decent driver with decent traction, launch, etc. could expect out of the car.).
Sorry for the rant...
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1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 38,000 miles
13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'
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