S650's direct competition?

[Schwerin]

With the Camaro dying and the Challenger going electric what's the direct competitor to the GT or DarkHorse now?

Pricing its maybe the GR Supra and Nizan Z, but both of those are lower on power. Even though Aftermarket can bring them to similar levels easily. They feel more like adjacent competition than direct.

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[jgilkey]

The BMW M2 isn’t very far off from the DH expected pricing. Power is down a little, but it’s available in a manual, and roughly the same size. I recently saw a comparison of the M3, Mach 1 and another car. The Mach 1 beat the others out in overall driver enjoyment.

 

[Q6543]

Tesla model 3 performance at 60k or less is.
And it DOMINATES it.

 

[RTFM]

Price-wise and ergonomics-wise, the biggest competition to the S650 is probably the S550 !

 

[Skye]

The economy in general and the used car market in particular.

If there is a weak economy or recession in 2023, the used car market could offer compelling buys, affording a great performance experience for the price.

 

[9secondko]

With the Camaro dying and the Challenger going electric what's the direct competitor to the GT or DarkHorse now?

Pricing its maybe the GR Supra and Nizan Z, but both of those are lower on power. Even though Aftermarket can bring them to similar levels easily. They feel more like adjacent competition than direct.

the electric charger/banshee thing.

 

[Baldilocks]

The BMW M2 isn’t very far off from the DH expected pricing. Power is down a little, but it’s available in a manual, and roughly the same size. I recently saw a comparison of the M3, Mach 1 and another car. The Mach 1 beat the others out in overall driver enjoyment.

I'd go as far as to say the xDrive variant of the M240i would be a competitor as well. It is for me as I am eyeing both. The BMW is quicker to 60 and undoubtedly will have better all weather traction and better build quality. Not sure if that makes up for the "Mustang" aura or that V8 rumble though.

There will also be an AWD version of the M2 coming at some point just to make things more interesting.

 

[1958cyclist]

With the Camaro dying and the Challenger going electric what's the direct competitor to the GT or DarkHorse now?

Pricing its maybe the GR Supra and Nizan Z, but both of those are lower on power. Even though Aftermarket can bring them to similar levels easily. They feel more like adjacent competition than direct.

Car & Driver did a comparison a couple of issues back with the S550 Mach 1, and due to the Supra's lighter weight, they were pretty darn close in performance down the line. The Nissan realy wasn't in the running at that test point.

 

[codemanstang]

Tesla model 3 performance at 60k or less is.
And it DOMINATES it.

Ugh

 

[Farmer Fran]

I guess you could argue the Charger 6pack

 

[ChitownStang]

The Mustang is essentially alone in its class now. The Camaro is being discontinued, the Challenger is going electric, and there’s no direct V8 competitor in the new models.
The Supra and Z are interesting, but they’re a slightly different approach: less power, a different driving feel, and two-seaters. The Mustang is more about sound, muscle, and a full-fledged coupe for every day.

M2 is really the closest competitor in the price range
Coupe, with back seat , and manual available
Just not a V8
If you start adding no back seat coupe sports cars then there are options or if you add 4-door.

 

[LouG]

Tesla model 3 performance at 60k or less is.
And it DOMINATES it.

Electrify'n

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