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Quite simply, the mustang has a rear hatch back and longer items can be stored for transport. Jan 03, 2018 on each run, the corvette jumps ahead of the mustang if you watch carefully, you can see the ford in the mirrors and when the chevy driver lifts, the pony car comes storming by a few seconds later. Car and driver special issue magazines for sale ebay. May 25, 2015 without any hard performance figures to go buy, its hard to say whether the 2016 camaro or 2016 mustang is the most capable car. Id take back all my criticisms and proclaim the 2020 gt500 as a super value. Yikes, someone stole the wheels off this c8 corvette car and driver. 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. Iihs evaluated 2016 models of the chevrolet camaro, dodge challenger and ford mustang in the full battery of crashworthiness evaluations. Chevy with the sixspeed manual beat the corvette grand sport, amg gt s.

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. The new mustangs are amazing for sure, but theyll never be a corvette, trust me, ive gone back and forth between them, corvette is a dedicated sports car, mustang is a true daily driver thats much more comfortable everyday. I pay my new subaru off in a year, so i am starting my research now. The camaros directinjected v8 engine is derived from the corvette stingrays v8. Ford will share mustangs philosophy with upcoming crossovers and suvs these are the bestselling us cars and trucks so far in 2018 study finds people prefer driver assist to self driving tech. Mirrortap mtx1010, rj11,10 long overall length, patented radar detector power cord with 2 amp inline fuse, military grade taps, made in usa 4. Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sports car king. Jan 31, 2018 the chevy corvette zr1 just smashed the ford gts vir lap record with a time of 2. This weeks kill story was originally shared to the forum by redfuryz28 from the wnt2gofst youtube account and it features a highway roll race between a c6 chevrolet corvette and an s197 ford mustang gt. In fact, last year at our 2016 best drivers car, a shelby r finished in. The video begins as the mustang and corvette line up sidebyside on the highway. This guide will help you decide which muscle car has the edge. With more evolved performance than the challenger, yet still a little rough and raucous around the edges when driven hard, the mustang is the. On each run, the corvette jumps ahead of the mustang if you watch carefully, you can see the ford in the mirrors and when the chevy driver lifts, the pony car comes storming by a few seconds later.

Feb 05, 2016 2016 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 vs. Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. Watch a onemile drag race between the 2018 chevrolet camaro ss 1le and 2018 ford mustang gt to see who wins the crown. Adding to its legend as worlds most affordable supercar, z06 beat mclaren and lamborghini in car and drivers epic test. The mustang has been given a 5star safety rating by the insurance institute for highway safety, and is available with pretty much all of the driver assistance safety features one could ask for from a sports car in 2019, including blind spot detection, forwardcollision alert with emergency braking, lanekeeping assist, adaptive cruise control and automatic high beams. Amg gt s, m4 gts, shelby gt350r, and 570s motor trend custom ford shelby gt350 mustang is inspired by ole yeller airplane. Iihs doesnt typically crashtest sports cars as they. The corvette has a frunk and a rear trunk that are compartmentalized and they hold only cubic feet of storage with very little room for storage in the main cabin.

Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. May 28, 2015 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. When the challenger sells well, must be all the poor people buying it. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver. When it comes to dream cars, the corvette and the shelby gt500 are going to be on a lot of enthusiasts lists. Mustang shelby gt500 at virginia international raceway. Better be careful posting facts here, people get pissed about it. I read an article this morning of car and driver doing a 060 on a 15 eb automatic. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The chevy corvette zr1 just smashed the ford gts vir lap record with a time of 2. It is a powerful, engaging, and valuepacked daily driver. Car and driver automobile 2000now magazines for sale ebay. Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats ford.

It stayed behind in my parents garage when i went off to college and remained there while i lived, and worked, in. On the third run, the mustang pulls into view for a few seconds, but once again, the 1971 corvette powers past the ford for the win. Mar 20, 2004 i didnt spend all that money and if a vette beats me, congrats, nice car, good driver. A 2014 camaro ss might win if it has a better driver, but with perfect drivers in perfect conditions, the mustang is faster. These two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of the best everyday american sports car. Some of coolest chevys in the country show up at the mcacn event were there to.

Camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver lightning lap test at vir 1 attachments the lap times from the 2016 car and driver annual lightning lap test from virginia international raceway vir are in, and heres how the all new 1le both v8 and v6 fared. Its for driving purists who like their sports cars nice and simple or just for anyone looking for a great bargain on a luxury sports car. May 24, 2016 iihs evaluated 2016 models of the chevrolet camaro, dodge challenger and ford mustang in the full battery of crashworthiness evaluations. You dont need to come on here and start flame wars, its lame. The best feature of the 2016 ford mustang gt is also its. The 2016 ford mustang is a fourseat sports car that competes with the chevrolet camaro and dodge challenger. Great deals on car and driver special issue magazines. Jan 04, 2016 take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. With 455 horsepower and 455 poundfeet of torque, the lt1 v8. Car and driver february 2016 mustang beats corvette amazon. Still, the changes made by chevy and ford in their most recent. If you were to allow used cars into the picture, then yes, you could have a faster car for a few thousand dollars.

Fords shelby gt500 is ready to challenge chevrolets flagship c8. I can even stuff my goalie equipment into the trunk. While the mustang retains that oldschool muscle car look thanks to its more traditional frontengine, rearwheeldrive. Corvette means something to some people, to me it means, old man trying to cope with his age. It stayed behind in my parents garage when i went off to college and remained there while i lived, and worked, in manhattan. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Heres some of the times many on here will be interested in. But as a performance car, as a machine designed to provoke exhilaration, the camaro. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. I didnt spend all that money and if a vette beats me, congrats, nice car, good driver. So, when i took delivery of this bright red 2016 mustang gt california special convertible, i was eager to take it for a test drive, and really indicate the shit outta some turns. Based on the brief details, this race has created some controversy among the.

Nov 25, 2015 heres why the 2020 chevy corvette c8 is the hottest car of the year duration. C8 corvette beats gt500, supra and 911 for 2020 north american car of the year january 2020 camaro of the month. Mar 06, 2018 first, the corvette weighs 300400 pounds less than the mustang and second, the driver makes a difference. Chevrolet camaro ss vs ford mustang gt in a desert drag. Ford will share mustang s philosophy with upcoming crossovers and suvs these are the bestselling us cars and trucks so far in 2018 study finds people prefer driver assist to self driving tech. 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. The ultimate showdown as a car enthusiast, you know that ford and chevy have been battling for muscle car superiority for decades. Sep, 2019 2020 gt500 to c7 z06 wz07 comparisons might make me regret buying a corvette track car. One thing i do prefer in the camaro is the steering wheelcompared to the yachttiller affair in my car, the camaros wheel is formula carlike. Dave and cindy smiths 1968 rsss c8 corvette third quickest of 7 at roar before.

Come find a great deal on used 2016 ford mustangs in your area today. Without any hard performance figures to go buy, its hard to say whether the 2016 camaro or 2016 mustang is the most capable car. This will be a 78 month of the year car since i live in ny. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette.

Chevrolet corvette zr1 sets vir lap record zr1 beats. Gt500 beats cars 23x its price at road atlanta page 3. The new car and driver compares the gt 350 and a z51 corvette, and the mustang wins the comparo test 202 to 200. Heres why the 2020 chevy corvette c8 is the hottest car of the year duration. Car enthusiast news the latest and greatest sports cars. Jun 09, 2016 the performance of this car puts my 2015 mustang gt in the shade, but in virtually all other respects the mustang is the better car for me. In this case, the driver didnt go hard against the c6 and as a result, he got walked on camera. You may want to read more of autotrader s model vs. Camaro6 camaro 1le results from 2016 car and driver. Fine, i think, lets see where the shelby beats the corvette as its got a lot more hp and tire. Truecar has over 1,452,081 listings nationwide, updated daily. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars. Mirrortap mtx1010, rj11,10 long overall length, patented radar detector power.

Jlt performance 20152018 mustang shelby gt350 rock blockers. Chevrolet camaro ss vs ford mustang gt in a desert drag race. The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it. Dodge challenger beats ford mustang, chevrolet camaro in. I just sat in a gt350 today at our cars and coffee lol. Two of the most iconic nameplates in the american auto industry are the ford mustang and the chevrolet corvette.