Weve always known that chevrolets corvette z06 was good, but wed never have imagined that it could beat porsches awd 911 turbo around a race track and with a. Two of the best american cars shelby gt 350 and corvette stingray 2017 face to face drag race,top speed,acceleration and sound. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars. The zr1 and the z06 are very similar in their exterior design. Jan, 2016 well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. The first race in the video pits the bright yellow corvette. Performance, driving dynamics, on track feel, ford got it. Turning a salvage corvette z06 into a race car is a pain.
If chevrolet built a sports car a foot shorter, 4 inches narrower, and 200 lbs lighter than the corvette, but still had 400 hp, it would be a blast to drive. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply creased second place in our 2019s best drivers car, ford brought in even heavier artillery with. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Own gt350, drove 2017 corvette grand sport page 10. Now, if we were watching a race between a stock f250 and a stock c6 z06, we could expect to see the truck take a beating at the hands. The next two races show the c6 corvette z06 taking on a dodge charger srt hellcat. Around halftrack, both cars struggle for traction and by the end of the track, it appears to be a pretty even race. The viper was an 85k roadster, the z06 a 53k coupe. Unfortunately, the modifications for all of the cars in this video are unknown, but based on how this ls7powered corvette handles the competition, it is safe to say that the z06 has been modified.
But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as. And hes also beaten numerous vintage vettes including one running a drysump 454. Every one was expecting the z06 with the z07 package to beat every car short of hyper cars on a track but in the hands of randy pobst, it posted a best lap of 1. Just a few days after ford set the production car record at virginia international raceway with the gt, chevrolet just had to come through with its.
Jan 31, 2018 perhaps the most impressive part of this ordeal isnt the zr1s lap, but rather a lap set by the chevy team earlier in a manualtransmission corvette z06. A lot of people were disappointed after the first comparison of the new corvette z06 vs the nissan gtr nismo and frankly i was a little disappointed myself read first post here. Corvette grand sport finishes 4th, beats european exotics. The c8 stingray carries a lithe, striking new shape that will grab. Both vehicles are breaking down the barriers that we all thought werent possible. Nov 19, 2014 this weeks truckin fast brings us a clip of a newer ford f250 pickup racing against a c6 chevrolet corvette z06.
Many who have driven cars a lot more expensive than your gs rave about the 350r. Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. Sep 05, 2017 car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. Theres nothing to rev up your day like the sound of a great power dual among familiar foes. The new 2020 shelby gt500 and c8 corvette are hot topics around any group of automotive enthusiasts. How im turning a salvage corvette z06 into a hopefully deathproof race car last time you saw me, i had just picked up a brand new, salvagetitled corvette z06 and had less read more. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. I enjoy the gt350 on the stock setup, so easy to drive and so predictable. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage duration. All told, these parts add about 150 pounds to the car most of it up in the nose.
Slowshifting automatic, interior smells like plastic, wing compromises. Gm let us borrow a z06 for a weekend, and we took the car and its supercharged v8 engine and its groovy targa roof all the way out to eastern long island, then back across manhattan and into new. Shelby gt350 vs corvette c7 drag race 14 mile youtube. Jun 04, 2015 youd better rush to it, both the 2015 corvette z06 and the 2015 mustang shelby gt350r have done it already. Jan 04, 2016 take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. How does the chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe compare to the ford mustang shelby gt350. 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.
As you can see in the video above, this latest one features a c7 z06. This weeks truckin fast brings us a clip of a newer ford f250 pickup racing against a c6 chevrolet corvette z06. The zr1s fenders are slightly wider, and are carbon fiber in the front just like the z06. When the race starts, the vette gets a better launch and takes an early lead. Car and driver article regarding 20182020 power kit. But this past week ive had the opportunity to drive the gt350 at home in chicago, like i would any other commuter car. C7 z06 takes on procharged shelby gt350 corvetteforum. In fact, last year at our 2016 best drivers car, a shelby r finished in second place behind the winning mclaren 570s. In conclusion by the numbers and specifications, these three cars are. Corvette vehicle dynamics engineer, jim mero was the driver in the zr1 that set the 2. The 2017 chevrolet corvette and 2017 nissan gtr have a lot in common, as each brings rearwheel drive, supercarstyle performance to a mainstream brand, each is backed by a long tradition of motorspo. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs at car and driver. Perhaps the most impressive part of this ordeal isnt the zr1s lap, but rather a lap set by the chevy team earlier in a manualtransmission corvette z06. 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.
The z removes the members only jacket in favor of a kevlar vest. Chevrolet has stated that there are no current plans for a zr1 model for this iteration of the corvette, so for those seeking the latest top spec version of the american performance icon. While chevrolet offers the corvette in grand sport and highperformance z06 and zr1 flavors, ford also offers the limitedproduction mustang shelby gt350. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le beats mustang gt ppl2 with a stick.
The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is marketed as the most track capable corvette of all time by general motors and today, we bring you a first look at a lightly modified c7 z06 in action on the. Youd better rush to it, both the 2015 corvette z06 and the 2015 mustang shelby gt350r have done it already. Compare chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe vs ford mustang shelby gt350. Fine, i think, lets see where the shelby beats the corvette as its got a lot more hp and tire. 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. As impressive of a sports car as the new c7 stingray corvette is, gm engineers managed to find ways to improve it, and the z06 is the result of those efforts. While it might not seem so, these are some thoughts on how the us car industry.
The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it. Compare chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe vs ford mustang. Aug 22, 2018 the 2019 chevrolet corvette z06 is an oldschool, unfiltered assault on the senses, delivering 650 horsepower and 650 poundfeet of torque, a 3. Dodge viper acr v ford mustang gt350r v corvette stingray z06 top gear magazine. With the unveiling of the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06, general motors has done something magical. My test car is chassis number g0017, so i assume it is the 17th car built. Dodge viper acr v ford mustang gt350r v corvette stingray z06. If stock, the corvette makes around 505 horsepower while the output of the cobra is completely unknown, as with kit car builds, the sky is the limit. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver. Corvette z06 beats porsche 911 turbo around a track. Oct 11, 2006 weve always known that chevrolets corvette z06 was good, but wed never have imagined that it could beat porsches awd 911 turbo around a race track and with a lead of 2. Nov 11, 2015 the new c7 corvette z06 is a beast of a car, when it works. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustang tv season 1 ep.
Contributor chris chilton, the other english import in this test, is ahead of me in the z06, attempting to deal with the corvettes considerable width, the unfamiliartohim lefthand. Sep 12, 2016 corvette grand sport finishes 4th, beats european exotics. Turning a salvage corvette z06 into a race car is a pain in. In the end it all comes down to the tires when you have equal drivers. The zr1 has a few more aerodynamic pieces like the carbon finer front splitter and larger rear wing. Considering that the 495hp 2020 corvette z51 we tested rocketed from zero to 60 mph in just 2. Car and driver s testing at virginia international raceway returned a 2. And, for a few of its owners, all the flatplane crank potential of the blue oval animal only. A corvette zr1 turned up at vir and beat the ford gts lap. Jan 07, 2019 while chevrolet offers the corvette in grand sport and highperformance z06 and zr1 flavors, ford also offers the limitedproduction mustang shelby gt350. Monstrous 755horsepower v8 engine, race car intensity, still daily drivable.
Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. As you can see in the video above, this latest one features a c7 z06 battling a procharged shelby gt350 in a drag race. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 and 2020 chevy corvette c8 are two american supercars. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. Feb 11, 2015 the 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is marketed as the most track capable corvette of all time by general motors and today, we bring you a first look at a lightly modified c7 z06 in action on the. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. The gt350r on the other hand, will of course beat the stingray as that is a dedicated track car with big meaty tires. The 2019 chevrolet corvette z06 is an oldschool, unfiltered assault on the senses, delivering 650 horsepower and 650 poundfeet of torque, a. Its put america properly on the map as a place that can build a high end sports car and dominate that space. Corvettes 154mph run not enough to beat shelby gt350 mustang on california airstrip. In fact, last year at our 2016 best driver s car, a shelby r finished in second place behind the winning mclaren 570s. Contributor chris chilton, the other english import in this test, is ahead of me in the z06, attempting to deal with the corvette s considerable width, the unfamiliartohim lefthand.
The legit supercar, with its 650 horsepower and 650lbft of torque derived from the 6. You can lower your ride height on the corvette with turning the stock lowering bolts, which can be done in your driveway on ramps. Mustang vs corvette, wheres the new gt vs the new comaro. Chevrolet corvette z06 features and specs car and driver. The ford mustang shelby gt350 is the kind of muscle car that can easily make one weak in the knees. For a time, the viper and the wickedest of the corvette line, the z06, kept their distance because there were major differences between the two. At 760 horsepower, the gt500 will dominate both straight line and cornercarving tests. In all seriousness, the gt350 is a good car though, but will always be more of a cruiserdaily driver than a true tracksports car. But will be considerably more expensive and not nearly as easy to live with day to day. Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats.
I just sat in a gt350 today at our cars and coffee lol. Btw my cousin vintage races a 66 shelby gt350 you know, tinny little 289, solid rear axle, drum rear brakes, squirrelly little 60series tires on 15 rims and regularly beats z06s on open track days at texas world speedway. While the base corvette competes against similarly priced cars like the porsche cayman, the z06 is a sharp stick in the eye of every performance car under a quarter million dollars. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Feb 05, 2016 2016 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 vs. But is the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 or the 2020 chevy corvette c8 fastest.
Oct 27, 2015 as impressive of a sports car as the new c7 stingray corvette is, gm engineers managed to find ways to improve it, and the z06 is the result of those efforts. Other than the dated nissan 370z no one makes anything to rival porsches cayman and boxster. Cars are on different tires, some giving me the advantage and some giving the vette the advantage. Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats ford. Gt350 vs z06, another comparison ford mustang forums. These two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of the best everyday american sports car. Now, if we were watching a race between a stock f250 and a stock c6 z06, we could expect to see the truck take a beating at the hands of one of the best performing american cars ever.
Unfortunately, there are no details on either of these vehicles, but we know that the race is between a c6 corvette z06 and a shelby cobra powered by a 427 cubic inch v8. Im not super interested in the vettes until the z06. This pretty much validates what i thought, it comes down to the driver. Our insurgent, the shelby gt350, is a car that would easily swim through the sea of ecoboost and gt mustangs undetected, were it not for its.
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