New Camaro Z/28. Warning: looking at this may require a change of pants

So do I but paying 10k+ for 1 second in the 1/4 and a loss of 6mpg on the highway kicks in my reality check.

The V6 Mustang would do EVERYTHING I want from a performance car at a far lower total cost (fuel, insurance and initial purchase price).

You have a great point there...and the V6ers save a few lbs off the front of an already relatively light machine (~3650ish for the GT, ~3550ish for the V6)...so the balance is even better. Add in some sticky rubber, heavy duty shocks, springs/sways and you have a downright respectable sports car that still runs 13s stock. I read that you really get the optional 3.15 axle ratio and the 6spd to have fun though.