Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats. Mar 27, 2018 manual 2018 model ford mustang gt takes on c7 corvette z06. However, there are two cars that tend to top the list of american classic cars fans. Jan 10, 2020 the new mustang shelby gt500 is an incredibly fast car. Heres why the drives chief auto critic explains his controversial stance in the musclecar wars. The corvettes performance left car and driver editorinchief eddie alterman in awe. The battle of americas legendary pony cars ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. Jan 31, 2018 2019 corvette zr1 beats the ford gt to claim new lap record at vir. Without going into specifics like which one is more american made because neither is as american made as a freaking camry, they are both as american as apple pie and bald eagles of freedom. Mar 20, 2004 i didnt spend all that money and if a vette beats me, congrats, nice car, good driver.
Provides racing news, pictures and information about the corvette racing team and the c7. That holds especially true for cars fitted with the carbon fiber track package, and according to. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars. Ford mustang shelby gt500 vs chevrolet corvette c8 stingray. A track comparison so, the only statistic that the destroying comment should be related to is the lap time. Your correct that all races dont end at 60 mph, but in the link you posted at the 14 mile and the corvette at 123 mph it is still ahead.
On each run, the corvette jumps ahead of the mustang if you watch carefully, you can see the ford in the mirrors and when the chevy driver lifts, the pony car comes storming by a few seconds later. Jan 04, 2016 take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just sales, but the hearts of americas performance car buyers. Redline tuning 211103002 hood quicklift plus boltin struts all black components, 4 year warranty compatible for. Lots of great classic automobile ads from the 50s 60s and 70s. Comparing a pony car like the ford mustang to a true sports car like the corvette is like comparing a cat to a dog. Two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of best everyday american sports car. Chevrolet camaro ss vs ford mustang gt in a desert drag race. With the optional track package, its also very capable on a road course. It may not be as fast as the chevy or as capable around a racetrack, but its too much fun to drive to. When it comes to dream cars, the corvette and the shelby gt500 are going.
Holman moody fe 427 mustang wins race at portland historic races corvette anniversary. In that case, yes, the gt500 lap time did destroy the c8 in this test. Manual 2018 model ford mustang gt takes on c7 corvette z06. Dec, 2011 the vette started life back in 1953before the world or ford motor co. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up. I think as a daily driver, the mustang would win out. Oct 04, 2019 however, corvette fans shouldnt celebrate yet. Ive never owned one but have been a big fan of the corvette since they were first introduced in the 50s. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye.
The supra is to the cayman what the chevrolet corvette is to porsches 911. Car and driver says the corvette c8 z51 is faster than the c7. Find all you need to know in this model comparison from akins ford near. On episode 98 of motor trends head 2 head series, we see a 2018 chevrolet camaro ss 1le and a 2018 ford mustang gt battle it out in a desert drag race.
R race car along with the corvette racing schedule, team member biographies and corvette racing history. One of the drivers is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, and having a. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best drivers car week long road to monterey put up or shut up. Chevy corvette c8 beats ferrari 458 at nurburgring. The vette started life back in 1953before the world or ford motor co. Mostly ford and mustang articles but many great vintage articles and test drives. Quotes extracted from some great magazines like hot rod, car life, motor trend, car craft, road and track, car and driver and more. Trying to decide between a 2018 ford mustang and a 2018 chevrolet corvette.
Both vehicles offer convertible variants, while the chevrolet corvette coupe. Included in the action is a supercharged c7 corvette, turbocharged 5. The 2020 chevy corvette and ford mustang gt500 are the latest editions. Marc urbano car and driver claiming the lowest weighttopower ratio in the test, the shelby should have been the quickest car, especially through the quartermile. Back then, the car was still a prototype, though it was equipped with the z51 performance package which came with larger brakes, an electronic limitslip differential, functional. Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats ford. Watch a corvette zr1 beat the unbeatable demon in a drag race. Compared to the new midengine chevrolet corvette, it might. This video comes to us from the street car video youtube channel and it features a series of highway roll races. While the mustang retains that oldschool muscle car look thanks to its more traditional frontengine, rearwheeldrive platform, the corvette takes on a much more european, exotic look due to the new engine. The mustang has been given a 5star safety rating by the insurance institute for highway safety, and is available with pretty much all of the driver assistance safety features one could ask for from a sports car in 2019, including blind spot detection, forwardcollision alert with emergency braking, lanekeeping assist, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams. As icons in the american automotive world, these two have been battling it out for the title of best american. Car and driver november 2015 new mustang gt350 single issue magazine 2015. Back then, the car was still a prototype, though it was equipped with the z51 performance package which came with larger brakes, an electronic limitslip differential, functional aerodynamics.
The new mustang shelby gt500 is an incredibly fast car. Jul 01, 20 holman moody fe 427 mustang wins race at portland historic races corvette anniversary. My son leases a vette and an f150 and tries to drive each about equal miles to keep them both under the mileage limit. User ranking drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories. Sep 09, 2015 the corvettes performance left car and driver editorinchief eddie alterman in awe. As im 40ish, the luster of the vette faded, though. Car and driver february 2016 mustang beats corvette amazon. Which car is more american, the mustang or corvette. Car and driver says the corvette c8 z51 is faster than the. This year, the first two days of testing will see our eight. Being a fan of the corvette and the mustang, that would be a tough choice. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. If youre looking for instrumented tests, car and driver got 060 in 3.
Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver. One of the drivers is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, and having a bag of. Two of the most iconic nameplates in the american auto industry are the ford mustang and the chevrolet corvette. With the corvette going midengine, these two machines, along with dodges. I came mighty close to buying a vette a few months ago, though. Mar 23, 2020 track conditions, driver ability, and professional supervision all play a role in most races. Oct 16, 2019 the dam on the chevrolet corvette c8 embargo broke in a big, big way yesterday, with motor trend shoving their story in their remaining readers inboxes around 5. For straightup, bangforthebuck performance, the mustang beats the corvette for the gold. Jan 03, 2018 on each run, the corvette jumps ahead of the mustang if you watch carefully, you can see the ford in the mirrors and when the chevy driver lifts, the pony car comes storming by a few seconds later. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette.
Ford mustang shelby gt500 mk vi facelift laptimes, specs. Car and driver february 2016 mustang beats corvette. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 and 2020 chevy corvette c8 are two american supercars. Well the fact that they can pull high cornering gs many versions of the camaro, mustang and corvette means nothing if you cannot put the power down effectively coming out of a curvecorner without fear of either spinning or skidding which a midengine car can do better even with lower gs. It was always a car i had wanted since my teen years. There are some variations of the 2020 chevy corvette that the new mustang gt500 can outpace in a run. Chevrolet camaro ss vs ford mustang gt in a desert drag. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Nov 09, 2015 welcome back, my friends, to performance car of the year, commonly abbreviated to pcoty and pronounced to rhyme with freefloaty. One of the interesting things about the z06 is it proves the car with the highest top speed is not necessarily the fastest car around a race track. A gm spokesperson then confirmed to the publication that the lap time was indeed legitimate, and piloting the car last summer was corvette racing driver oliver gavin. Jan 31, 2018 mustang cobra r with 187 miles for sale.
While the z51 goes from zero to 60 mph at a shorter time than the gt500, the gt500 beats the corvette at the zero to 100 mph range. The new shelby mustang uses the same supercharger as chevys corvette zr1, which should be controversial. Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. Holman moody fe 427 mustang wins race at portland historic. Its a supercharged chevy beat down on this turbo mustang. These two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of the best everyday american sports car.
You dont need to come on here and start flame wars, its lame. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The mustang and corvette each offer different levels of. On the third run, the mustang pulls into view for a few seconds, but once again, the 1971 corvette powers past the ford for the win. But theyre different animals that abide by their own rules. I didnt spend all that money and if a vette beats me, congrats, nice car, good driver. Aug 09, 2018 mph drag race between corvette, mustang on i70 ends in arrests, bag of fake urine. Track conditions, driver ability, and professional supervision all play a.
Indeed, the mustang gt500 without the carbon fiber package was still faster than the c8. A 755horsepower chevy corvette zr1 takes on an 808plushorsepower dodge demon at the drag strip that ends with a surprising result. Ultimately, its a heavier thing than the corvette and, while ford fits aluminum front fenders, aluminum knuckles, and a carbonfiber radiator support, the gt350 still carries 53 percent of its. Welcome back, my friends, to performance car of the year, commonly abbreviated to pcoty and pronounced to rhyme with freefloaty. While the mustang retains that oldschool muscle car look thanks to its. Car and driver automobile 2000now magazines for sale ebay. Fine, i think, lets see where the shelby beats the corvette as its got a lot more hp and tire. At the test track, it beats the gt500 to 60 mph by.
Corvette means something to some people, to me it means, old man trying to cope with his age. The supra is to the cayman what the chevrolet corvette is. It may not be as fast as the chevy or as capable around a racetrack, but its too much fun to drive to care about. The gt500 is already operating in the realm of diminished returns seeing how the 110hp weaker chevy beats the gt500 to 60 and is still on its heels through the quarter. Adding to its legend as worlds most affordable supercar, z06 beat mclaren and lamborghini in car and drivers epic test. Feb 05, 2016 two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of best everyday american sports car. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le beats mustang gt ppl2 with a stick. There have been many rivalries over the generations, but theres one in particular that really gets peoples engines going. Track conditions, driver ability, and professional supervision all play a role in most races. While these vehicles arent intended to be direct competitors chevrolet offers the camaro. Jan, 2016 well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. The mustang is americas definitive pony car a category it started itself. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as. But, there are other variables that might suggest the corvette is a faster car overall.
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