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Sep 20, 2018 the 2019 corvette zr1 is now the second alltime fastest car to compete in car and drivers lightning lap competition. A lot of people think the ford mustang and chevy camaro duel has been the most exciting rivalry in the history of cars. My son leases a vette and an f150 and tries to drive each about equal miles to keep them both under the mileage limit. Corvette means something to some people, to me it means, old man trying to cope with his age. Feb 05, 2016 two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of best everyday american sports car. 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. This famous 1967 chevrolet corvette stingray beats up on supercars regularly. Dec, 2011 the vette started life back in 1953before the world or ford motor co. Car and driver automobile 2000now magazines for sale ebay. Mar 20, 2004 i didnt spend all that money and if a vette beats me, congrats, nice car, good driver. Holman moody fe 427 mustang wins race at portland historic races corvette anniversary.

Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. 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. Its true that in their numbers that matter to car guys the mustang bested the vette in 3050 mph and 5070 mph and tied in the 0150 mph. As im 40ish, the luster of the vette faded, though. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage duration. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars. 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. Car and driver magazine february 2016 mustang beats corvette. 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. Corvette stingray vs 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500.

Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Oct 16, 2019 but then there was a very, very bad one by car and driver, entitled race track hot throwdown of all throwdowns. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. The supra is to the cayman what the chevrolet corvette is to porsches 911. 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. With 500 horsepower, a dynamo shelby mustang goes after a very big fish. 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. 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. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le beats mustang gt ppl2 with a stick.

One can only wonder what goes on in the mind of a driver who gets behind the wheel of a 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 or a c7 corvette zr1. Watch a corvette zr1 beat the unbeatable demon in a drag race. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. The 2020 chevrolet corvette still beats with an allamerican heart. If you want to buy a highpowered sport coupe but dont necessarily want to part with highpowered money, you should check out the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang. But, there are other variables that might suggest the corvette is a faster car overall. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. Jan 31, 2018 2019 corvette zr1 beats the ford gt to claim new lap record at vir. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver. Top 10 surprising cars a tesla model 3 beats in a drag race. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Adding to its legend as worlds most affordable supercar, z06 beat mclaren and lamborghini in car and drivers epic test. Just because your car has more power doesnt mean you have the skills to use it. Car and driver says the corvette c8 z51 is faster than the c7.

Both vehicles offer convertible variants, while the chevrolet corvette coupe. Car and driver february 2016 mustang beats corvette. While the mustang retains that oldschool muscle car look thanks to its more traditional frontengine, rearwheeldrive platform, the. Sep 09, 2015 the chevrolet corvette has added to its status as the worlds most affordable supercar as it emerged the king of the 2015 car and driver lightning lap competition at virginia international raceway. If you think to take down modern supercars you need something modern, prepare to have your mind blown. Two of the most iconic nameplates in the american auto industry are the ford mustang and the chevrolet corvette. But how does the frontengine shelby stack up against the other, now midengine, threat from chevy.

Oct 04, 2019 however, corvette fans shouldnt celebrate yet. Official 060 mph times confirm the 2020 chevrolet corvette. Find all you need to know in this model comparison from akins ford near. Feb 04, 2018 mustang gt would be a sweet little ride, but imho, nothing beats the vettes, dollar for dollar, for a fun sports car. Mar 07, 2016 the challenger is still a muscle car while the camaro and mustang are sports cars. Get the best deals on car and driver magazines when you shop the largest online selection. The two most popular american brands have been battling each other since before the hoover administration, especially in the performancecar category. Nov 09, 2015 welcome back, my friends, to performance car of the year, commonly abbreviated to pcoty and pronounced to rhyme with freefloaty. Being a fan of the corvette and the mustang, that would be a tough choice. R race car is based on the new midengine corvette chevrolets new racer will participate in the 2020 imsa sportscar championship.

Thats it even by their numbers the corvette spanked the mustang in 15 areas including acceleration, chassis, weight, fuel, and sound level. Well get up close with each when the opportunity comes to drive them. Sep 09, 2015 the corvettes performance left car and driver editorinchief eddie alterman in awe. Ford just showed an electric mustang with 1,000 lbft of torque and a sixspeed manual. The lamborghini huracan evo is a fabulous, sensetingling hot wheels car come to life, but the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is all that, and more. The ford mustang gt500 stays true to its muscle car look and adopts the more traditional, rearwheel drive platform and frontengine design. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and challenger hellcat redeye.

The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 and 2020 chevy corvette c8 are two american supercars. Nov 08, 2019 1967 chevy corvette destroys supercars this c2 packs a twinturbo lt1. 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. Greg pajo car and driver the bottom line with the corvette going midengine, these two machines, along with dodges hellcats, are keeping the traditional american firebreathing, reardrive, front.

Car and driver tested 25 cars of various price points to see how they did at a closed track. User ranking drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories. In car and driver s testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile, completing the 1,320foot dash in 11. When it comes to dream cars, the corvette and the shelby gt500 are going to be on a lot of. 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. For reference, here are the previous times from other corvettes that have taken part in the lightning lap. Nov 11, 2018 considering our friends at car and driver clocked a 12. You dont need to come on here and start flame wars, its lame. These two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of the best everyday american sports car.

Ive never owned one but have been a big fan of the corvette since they were first introduced in the 50s. It was always a car i had wanted since my teen years. I think as a daily driver, the mustang would win out. Aug 08, 2019 2020 gt500 beats 2020 corvette c8 heres why. Musclecar specialist mecum beats top auction houses to steve. Watch this decadeold gt500 smoke a hellcat shelby mustang. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. May 11, 2018 top 10 surprising cars a tesla model 3 beats in a drag race. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. The cheapest trackday hero you can get is a c5 corvette z06. Indeed, the mustang gt500 without the carbon fiber package was still faster than the c8. Jan 04, 2016 take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. 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 camaro z28 beat the corvette plus some impressive competitors.

Holman moody fe 427 mustang wins race at portland historic. Trying to decide between a 2018 ford mustang and a 2018 chevrolet corvette. The new mustang offers a titanic performance value that beats more expensive options such as the chevrolet corvette and ups the ante of its chief rival, the chevrolet camaro, which is also totally redesigned this year. As car and driver describes them, the chevrolet camaro ss 1le and ford mustang gt performance package level 2 ppl2 are considered the light heavyweights of the muscle car lineup not. Heres how the c8 corvette fares against the ford shelby. The idea was to compare the c8 corvette z51 againsta c7 corvette z51 on a racing surface and see which one was faster. There are some variations of the 2020 chevy corvette that the new mustang gt500 can outpace in a run. Jul 01, 20 holman moody fe 427 mustang wins race at portland historic races corvette anniversary. Car and driver february 2016 mustang beats corvette amazon.