Shelby GT500 goes up against Chevy Corvette Z06 in muscle car showdown, one clear winner
- Ever wondered which muscle car would win in a drag race
- A Shelby GT500 and a Chevy Corvette Z06 were put to the test
- The two went head-to-head in a true muscle car quarter-mile showdown
Published on Nov 07, 2024 at 5:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 08, 2024 at 10:35 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Ever wondered who’d win in a muscle car drag race between a Shelby GT500 and a Chevy Corvette Z06?
Well, today’s your lucky day.
One YouTuber put the two vehicles to the ultimate test and, luckily for us, recorded the epic showdown.
And it’s a battle for the ages.
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Shelby GT500 vs Chevy Corvette Z06
The race between the two American muscle cars was uploaded to YouTube by Martin at Drag Racing and Car Stuff.
Namely the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 versus the C7 Chevy Corvette Z06.
The winner is the first to make it to the end of a quarter-mile track.
The C7 features a 6.2L supercharged V8 lump packing 650HP and 650 pound-foot (881 Nm) of torque.
It has either a Tremec stick shift or an automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
This means it can hit 0-97km/h (0-60mph) in just over 3.5 seconds.
Meanwhile, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 packs more punch and is quicker off the mark.
It has a 5.2-liter V8 that produces 760HP and 627 pound-foot (847nM) of torque.
It can get to that all-important 0-97km/h (0-60mph) in a mere three seconds and is said to be capable of the 1/4-mile sprint in 10 seconds – pretty impressive.
The winner of the quarter-mile sprint
Ultimately, Ford is the clear winner.
However, it did seem like a bad race for the Corvette.
“It helps when they both start at the same time,” one commenter said.
“Corvette guy falling asleep on the lights again,” said a second.
“Must be a Ford-sponsored video,” said a third.
Want more? A Cybertruck and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon went head-to-head on Nevada’s Rocky Gap Road.
The Cybertruck also took on a Lamborghini Aventador in a Virginia drag race with surprising results.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
