Latest issue of car and driver supports that assertion, comparing the mustang gt 500 cobra to the comprably priced stock c06. We pay attention to details discover our 2016 driver mustang driver deals fast. Car and driver june edition eb mustang v v6 camaro. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube. At least chevy recognized the issue and moved the corvette to platform that will allow the car to get better without just adding more power.
Car and driver tested a 2001 cobra equal to the 99 w fix to a email protected and a 4. These two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of the best everyday american sports car. Sport convertibles comparison of the chevrolet corvette convertible and the ford mustang svt cobra convertible. The mustang shelby is the car were more familiar with of the two. Ford mustang gt vs c5 corvette page 2 car forums at. The old black firebird was blocking our exit from the gas station. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came. But as a performance car, as a machine designed to provoke exhilaration, the camaro has it beat. Challenger vs camaro vs corvette vs mustang top gear. No musclecar comparison test would be complete without a drag race, of course, so cammisa lines up the cars with the help of his cousin bob. Put the car in track mode and turn off the traction control and youre. If you want a very powerful daily driver, get the hellcat.
The mustang gt is for drivers who want muscle car performance they can use both on and off the track. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. The ford mustang effortlessly balances performance, comfort, sport, and practicality. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. Car and driver drag races camaro zl1, mustang gt500 and. But what is cool when they do these comparisons is that car and driver finds the things they dont like about a car that they previously have never really stated before. The 1le turbo is about 2 seconds faster according to car and driver lap times, than the veloster n for the same price, and about 2 seconds slower than the 1le v6, and the v6 is just 0. This is about what i expected given the displacement. Now, buckle up and click through to find out which muscle car will be be taking a victory lap. C7 corvette owners fear new mustang gt by joel patel january 31, 2018. Rather, its the 6th generation camaro was first appeared in the 2016 model year. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. Racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to. C7 corvette owners fear new mustang gt the mustang source.
The amg gt and gt s were built to take on the benchmark of the sports car segment. The c5 would probably be a coupe with removable roof. Have the 2005 gto, interiorseats much nicer just as car and driver found them over the mustang. That should put some corvette owners minds to rest. Honestly, if the test was done same day w same driver i would bet the corvette is faster, has a braking advantage too. Though the corvette got the edge in driver comfort, the mustang is easier to get in and out of, and the quality of its interior materialsdashboard. To answer your question, the mustang is fast, but my 2016 z51 felt a halfsecond faster and has noticeably more torque. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road. Each car s ranking can also shift, depending on updated information for each model. The battle of americas legendary pony cars ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success.
Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. But the vette just does so much more to the driver. The corvette is designed as a sports car, and thats what it is. We take the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 and 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 to the track to see which one will be supreme in the pony car kingdom. Find 2016 driver mustang driver and other products for sale at ebay now. Car and driver observed only a 1mpg difference between these two cars. I am considering a mustang gt convertible 5sp vs a preowned c5 corvette. After garnering more than 20 industry awards in 2014 and earning another spot on car and driver s coveted 10best list for 2015, the corvette stingray powers ahead for 2016 with appearance, connectivity and technology enhancements that offer customers more. Two icons of american muscle drive straight past the drag strip and deep into sports car territory. In car and driver s testing, the mustang gt500 was the fastest in the quartermile, completing the 1,320foot dash in 11.
Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on. It suffers somewhat as a street machine, but in no way is it reminiscent of early english sports cars with folddown windshields. Grading every firstround pick of the 2020 nfl draft. 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 like to think the corvette is the better car and, damn.
Ford on the otherhand is moving towards electric crossovers. Ford mustang specs comparisons as well as price comparisons, reliability information, and more. The current generation camaro is not a a decade old car. It has a rudimentary launch control, but more experienced drivers, such as. It is a powerful, engaging, and valuepacked daily driver. With a bargain price tag and supercar performance, the corvette c7 stingray has rebooted the iconic american sports car.
Mt tested a 94 lt1 6m and it ran a email protected with a 5. Page 3 of 3 car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Chevrolet camaro ss 1le, dodge challenger rt scat pack. When it comes to dream cars, the corvette and the shelby gt500 are going to be on a lot of enthusiasts lists. As the passenger door opened, i saw the look on the face of the immense, camouflageclad good ol boy who sprang out like hed just spotted a new form of game on his personal hunting grounds. We are still steaming around the big track at the thermal club in search of answers in three of the most soughtafter and spectacular cars on sale. Though the corvette got the edge in driver comfort, the mustang is easier to get in and out of, and the quality of its interior materialsdashboard and door panelsis distinctly higher than those. The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it.
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