But as much as the next generation Mustang will no doubt stifle negative remarks about workmanship, similar criticisms must be noted for the exterior of the current model, especially where the eyes won't initially notice. For instance, open the trunk and sloppy welds are immediately apparent. More so, what looked like porous body filler (a cheap fix for repairing dents) coated the trunk surround of my test car. It was painted over but hardly represented the quality associated with a car costing more the $45,000. Comparatively at roughly the same price, the Infiniti G35 Coupe's metalwork is flawless.
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| The SVT Cobra's relentless power speaks for itself - under 5 seconds to 100 km/h. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
But any self respecting muscle car fan will quote me the SVT Cobra's 390-hp Eaton supercharged engine specs and the argument regarding refinement is over. And they'll have a point. As much as I love the Infiniti, there's nothing that can compensate for in-your-face horsepower off the line. The SVT Cobra is so quick, at just under 5-seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph) 11.1 seconds to 160 km/h (100 mph), eventually hitting maximum velocity at a speed limited 250 km/h (155 mph), that it caused goose bumps to form on my arm - really.
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| Ford opted for a 17-inch wheel and tire package. While not as radical as new 18 and 19-inch rims and rubber, the 17s made for a more complient ride and most likely better handling over rough pavement. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
My brother, in town recently to celebrate (if you can call it that) my 40th birthday, decided that the coffee he so much wanted wasn't necessary after a single adrenaline inducing run up the highway. There are few cars that can keep up. I fell back into a teenage state of mind when pulling up beside a tuned Camaro with two young guys in the front seat. I looked over and smiled, they gunned it when the light turned green and I caught on a second or two later - my reflexes aren't quite as quick anymore. I immediately, out of instinct, swept by them without effort. Quickly getting on the brakes so as not to break any laws I rolled up to the next stoplight, the two guys in the Camaro creeping up beside me about 20 seconds later with mouths hanging open. Two thumbs up told me they approved of getting dusted by an SVT Cobra.
