Compare chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe vs ford mustang. The corvette was chosen as one of car and driver s top ten for 14 of the last 21 years. We were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350 s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. The motoring press was less than impressed, seeing the car as a far cry from the racewinning original gt350. In all seriousness, the gt350 is a good car though, but will always be more of a cruiserdaily driver than a true tracksports car. 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 ripping exhaust note. The raw and satisfying gt350 has the potential to expose the excellent new supra as a. Feb 05, 2016 2016 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 vs. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. Two of the best american cars shelby gt 350 and corvette stingray 2017 face to face drag race,top speed,acceleration and sound. Both the shelby gt350 and the corvette have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front sideimpact airbags, sideimpact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, fourwheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras. Oct 16, 2017 the ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street.
Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. The shelby gt350 and 911 carrera s might seem like they appeal to wildly different buyers, but for those that truly love to drive, both have lots to offer. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2020 bmw m2 and 2020 chevrolet corvette and 2020 ford shelby gt350 and 2020 porsche 718 cayman. While the 2020 shelby gt350 carries over from the previous year, the shelby gt350r picks up new performance tech to make it more fun to drive on the track. We know americans cant build the best possible grand touring car. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2020 view specs, prices, photos. The lightning lap competition by car and driver is now in its ninth year and the goal is to gather the hottest performance cars produced during the model year and to see how fast they can make a lap. The gt350 is a muscle car for the track dayobsessed. Compare chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe vs ford mustang. The corvette was selected by automobile magazine as their 2014 car of the year. The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it. You might even consider the allnew midengine corvette or new toyota supra. The 2020 ford shelby gt350 comes with rear wheel drive.
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. C8 chevy corvette z06 will have 600plus hp and a ferrarilike shriek. The 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 is absurdly fast and absurdly. R vibrated so much that it shook things off the car. Nov 16, 2016 the chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it. 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. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube. You might even consider the allnew midengine corvette or new toyota. The corvettes standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. Our comprehensive coverage delivers all you need to know to make an informed car buying decision. Also known as the seventh generation, the frontengine design with rearwheel drive was manufactured from my 2014 to 2019. The gt350r on the other hand, will of course beat the stingray as that is a dedicated track car with big meaty tires.
Shelby gt350 vs corvette c7 drag race 14 mile youtube. My test car is chassis number g0017, so i assume it is the 17th car built. Used 2016 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2019 bmw m2 and 2019 chevrolet corvette and 2019 ford shelby gt350 and 2019 jaguar ftype. The 2016 chevrolet corvette sits in the middle of the production of the c7 platform for this luxury sports car. Edmunds also has ford shelby gt350 pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety. How does the chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe compare to the ford mustang shelby gt350.
Compare chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe vs ford mustang shelby gt350. The former is fords voodoo v8, a handbuilt, flatplanecrank 5. But could i have messed up not at least test driving the 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.
Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. After all car and driver did pick the gt350 over the corvette in terms of. The flatplane crank in this drivers car is the cause of that highpitched howl, but the real trick bits. Car and driver s testing at virginia international raceway returned a 2. How does the chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe compare to the ford mustang shelby gt350. Nov 24, 2014 into this batguano party steps the 2015 corvette z06. Other than the dated nissan 370z no one makes anything to rival porsches cayman and boxster. Oct 31, 2019 the gt350 is a muscle car with its standard transmission and raw 5. The shelby gt350 doesnt offer a retractable hardtop.
The shelby gt350 was chosen as one of automobile magazines all stars for 4 of the last 24 years. Yes, it shares some looks and interior parts with the standard mustang, but the key differences are hidden from view. Brock yates in car and driver wrote the numerous badges were there to reassure the owner that he is driving the real thing and not a neatly decorated mustang which he is. The chevrolet corvette has been americas sports car for more than 60 years, and the ford mustang has been an american icon in its own right for more than 50 years.
Sep 10, 2015 not only that, the corvette z06 was so fast that in the nine years of car and drivers lightning laps, only one other car has finished faster. But will be considerably more expensive and not nearly as easy to live with day to day. Chevrolet corvette grand sport at lightning lap 2016 duration. Car and driver performed a comparison test in its february 2016 issue and the ford shelby gt350 coupe won out over the chevrolet corvette stingray coupe. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. Compare chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe vs ford.
Chevrolet corvette grand sport and ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r. Marc urbano car and driver the gt350s naturally aspirated 5. In conclusion by the numbers and specifications, these three cars are. 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. Jul 19, 2016 but this past week ive had the opportunity to drive the gt350 at home in chicago, like i would any other commuter car. I can tell you that the nvh issues have been way blown out of proportion. Forget the chevrolet bow tiethe 2019 chevrolet corvette stingrays performance puts it on a level with some of the best sports cars in the world.