C8 CORVETTE VS 2020 GT500 // Track Battle

This is it! Which one is king on the racetrack? Find out how the mid-engine C8 Corvette compares to the all-new 760hp Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in this track review at the world famous Laguna Seca Raceway. The home of the corkscrew. Can mid-engine handling combined with a 495hp LT2 V8 beat the almighty 2020 GT500? This is a track battle, with two of the newest and hottest performance cars on the market. Enjoy the side by side split screen comparison!
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[@billyunderwood7221]

That C8 seems very predictable to drive while the GT500 seems like pure insanity. The sound that thing makes sends chills through me!

[@asdf51501]

I have a '17 NSX, and while it makes little sound, the mid-engined v6 makes the car extremely fast and predictable, especially on turns. I imagine the C8 is similar.

[@z06doc86]

This young man is becoming a very good driver!

[@MrSupersaiyangoku]

He is a race car driver if I’m not mistaken

[@IamAvidity]

hes making good use out of the tack for sure.

[@mv3380]

Saw my fist c8 last weekend. Absolutely stunning. Couldn't believe it was a vette! It legitimately looks on par to McLaren etc. Was matte black with aftermarket bronze wheels. Absolutely stunning.

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

Both cars are very impressive . The fact that the C8 gives up almost 300HP to the GT500 and still keeps up with it is incredible .

[@vernonprice5986]

Didn't just keep up, the C8 was faster. Noticeably faster, by the end of one lap.

[@burgerbandit3646]

That's the wonder of a mid-engine layout.

[@gene7314]

Mid enginr is thevreason

[@brainwashed1542]

@@gene7314 ZL1 1LE Isn’t and it beats the GT 500 track times..

[@brainwashed1542]

@@burgerbandit3646 What’s the excuse for the Camaro ZL1 1LE?

[@ubroberts5541]

I’m so happy that the C8 team has produced such a great car out of the box. Congrats to them!!! Go USA!

[@Whateva67]

Go usa??

[@Roguewrrior56]

days umm yeah... lol only american made sports car 😜

[@ubroberts5541]

C’mon guys,it’s all ball bearings these days Are you stupid?

[@mv3380]

I honestly see this man on a top gear like show one day. Great content.

[@AmericanFreedomPatriot]

He can be the new "Stig".

[@SAVAGEoLIFE]

Most def. Would love to watch him doing a full blown show.

[@msshelby8843]

Alwsys look forward to your video alerts!! You truly enjoy pushing those cars to their limits. So tired of the "typical" wrap/exhaust/mods. Your channel is a pure car enthusiast channel!!👏

[@AnotherWasted1]

Wish I could thumbs up this comment twice..

[@EvoluciaCT]

Thank you so much for the content! I am saving up for my own C8 for when I can drive, and your videos are inspiring me to keep dreaming and working hard!

[@Ishliss2012]

And once the C8 has 700+hp it’s game over.

[@arnoldtays8298]

have to dig out the ford gt then

[@arnoldtays8298]

then its game over lol

[@infooptimalfitness7720]

Not game over against the GT500 with the fiber carbon package.

[@tonym2513]

@@infooptimalfitness7720 ZR1 and Zora have entered the chat

[@colleenbeckt4956]

@@arnoldtays8298 Last Gen ZR1 put it back in its hole lol.

[@CharleyClose]

Another great video! So nice to see the C8 (and GT500) getting track time! Opposed to other KZbinrs putting loud exhausts on, and rev-ing it through underpasses. This channel needs to be 1M+ subscriber channel!

[@charleshenshaw9099]

Your ripping up that track and having a blast doing it.

[@oXj0s3Xo]

people seems to forget the weight difference and only remember the raw power 3400 lb C8 vs 4200 lb gt500 is really important in track days

[@Luke-cb3ly]

C8 =3640Ibs not 3400

[@evilformerlys4704]

How you point out weight difference and forget power differences of 495hp for the C8 and a whopping 765hp for the GT500.🤔

[@samduran5180]

Damn that C8 looked like it was barely trying and still fast as hell!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

Him: imagine the Mustang with a track package. Me: Imagine the C8 Corvette ZO6 or the C8 ZR1 when they come out 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@DJ_Force]

Yeah, but the GT500 track pack is available now.

[@johnnyturbo8460]

@@DJ_Force true, and compared to the fairly base model Corvette the gt500 is not that impressive. So my point is, just imagine how much less impressive the gt500 will be when its put up against the C8 ZO6 OR the ZR1 if they make one

[@timprall5417]

@@johnnyturbo8460 Not a Chance! Corvette was not designed to run against a measly Mustang! Just happens it's base model with less than a third less HP is something they can compare with. Don't sound worried, LOL! This won't be a discussion for long!

[@johnnyturbo8460]

@@timprall5417 that's what i was saying. The GT500 cant even compare to the base Corvette, just wait to see the C8 ZO6. It will BLOW THE GT500 AWAY! And if they make a ZR1 Corvette..... 🤯🤯🤯🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘😁👍

[@rylandmorrissey5511]

The zr1 is to have about 900 horsepower😁

[@SHELBY13GT500]

Your videos are INSANE! Keep it coming! Cant wait to see the track pack vs the c8! I've said this before you have MAD DRIVING SKILLS!

[@marktheshark7006]

As usual I love your videos on the C-8. You do a great job not only on your videos, but stellar on your driving! These videos get me excited waiting for my C-8 to one day finally arrive. At this point I ordered it almost a year ago! Oh the waiting game sucks! Keep up the good work.

[@lsdemon7773]

Awesome comparison!!!!! I can't wait for Ford track pack vs Zo6 track pack!!!!

[@99-Zulu]

@@mattm2507 I agree. Back to back the Camaro ZL1 1LE has proven to be quicker than the GT500 CFTP Mustang. So far anyway, I've yet to see the Mustang best the Camaro. So with the Z06 I don't see much hope for the GT500.

[@arkhsm]

@@99-Zulu Not according to Randy Pobst !!

[@sal6109]

arkhsm ford Your correct! At least your honest!

[@fasttime823]

@@arkhsm That was his opinion based on his" butt dyno" after driving both cars during the Track Test in which the ZL1 1LE put up a faster time then the CFTP GT500, noting that he felt the GT500 tires were a little worn. Again that's his opinion not meaning its actually faster.

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@fasttime823 So you're saying that bald tires making a car slower is an opinion?

[@wozow182]

Love your opinion! Thanks for spending the time and money to figure it all out!

[@alexanderiskender6506]

Ur vids always make my days better when I’m going thu stuff

[@mikebridges20]

Great video! Good to see as similar as possible track outings, but one thing I noticed was you seemed a lot busier in the GT500 as the C8. Based on the video, and comments you've made in the past, that the C8 makes you look better easier than in earlier Corvettes or the Gt350/500 cars.

[@JCA-Z]

Yes I agree, with the c8 he seems to go in and out of the corners and back on the throttle effortlessly while with the mustang he's sawing at the wheel and having to come down on speed so as not to fishtail the car on the corners.

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

A lot of that “swatting bees” as some people call it, can be attributed to 100+ mph entries on a Michelin ps4 street tire

[@bonesawmcgar4062]

Good video - thks for taking the time to do the comparison

[@RCKreations]

Nice driving... digging the videos man

[@lanceaustin2535]

Great video. I love watching you drive. You’re awesome.

[@vannelclaudihno6641]

Great content man. Keep up 👍🏽

[@joeg9810]

Great video, thanks. Both awesome cars!

[@vondecker7774]

We’re you still running the cup 2 tires on the C8? I would like to see what the GT500 would do with Cup2. Nice comparison! Great video! The 500 has a glorious sound! But yes the vette seemed more tame in the turns. Both very impressive.

[@reviewcrewforyou]

Yeah I am curious the tires on both.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

@@saltyfloridaman7163 Previous video has revealed that the C8 has the camber (for track) adjustment.

[@NebuChadNezzarKBDN]

Ps4 tires on the track are not good. Cup 2's would literally make a 3-5 second difference.

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

Salty Floridian a whipple kit isn’t even available for that car yet. They can’t be tuned. And then there’s the extra weight that adds, plus the $20k+ extra it would cost, and then the balance of the power and weight. Adding power doesn’t always make it faster. Plus the trans won’t take it, axles won’t take it. It’s no longer a bargain. Just get a gt500 with the track pack and a simple tune and exhaust will really wake that car up. FBO gt500s are making 900+ already. Reliably

[@cubbysrig]

I see a race team contract in this young man’s future. Great comparison!

[@randya9143]

Always great to watch your videos doing what we all wish we could be doing right along with you. You are having a blast out there and it is great to see.. Now back to my truck on these freeways in Dallas......

[@kenmascia5879]

Great video as usual and very nicely produced. It’s like I’m a passenger in the car with you. Love the side by side lap comparison as well. You could see the Vette had a slight advantage and these two cars could not be any more different. Nice work.

[@AnotherWasted1]

Excellent video! Great job. Keep safe, and keep having fun!

[@Candice-pj7jq]

Hey man lov the videos stay smoove

[@ap8695]

Best Video so far!!! Super Cars!!! That has to be such a Blast to track either car!! You should have a contest for a track ride along?!?!!

[@z06doc86]

Can’t help myself, gotta comment again. Just think, this is the base model C8 Corvette (although Z51). Just wait for the Z06 and ZR1! The Shelby is traction limited and Ford really has no where else to go with this platform. Hard to imagine a mid engine Mustang.

[@carlmazziotti221]

Hard to imagine an electric mustang SUV. Look up Mustang Mach-E it's an electric SUV. If you can't imagine it perhaps Ford will! Or maybe they will reserve those upgrades for the Ford GT. I personally would like to see the battle continue between the mustang and Corvette but there is no way it will be a fair contest with the C8's handling capabilities. In the end physics prevails.

[@JCA-Z]

@@Twobarpsi yes but that thing barely resembles a mustang, camaro included, they are too European influenced, the only manufacturer who's car resembles the original is dodge challenger.

[@rizin2213]

One thing I'm wondering did he adjust the suspension to the track recommended settings on the C8 for this run?

[@timprall5417]

@@carlmazziotti221 Have seen the video, still can't plant it! 1400 hp that you don't know where it's gonna go! GM said it with the last ZR1, can't do anything more with power in the same configuration! They were right! A less than 1/3 under HP'D car is making the statement! Two different tracks with the same driver on the same day. Looked like same results to me? Did I miss something?!

[@steveyork8069]

You always seem to be more excited and pumped up when you get out of the Mustang.The Mustang sounds so much better in my opinion.Im just glad you drive the hell out of both of them and let us go for the ride.Your subs should be through the roof best real car vlogger going!💯👍

[@AndrewB383]

Well, the c8 is a scalpel, the gt500 is a meat cleaver, both beautiful engineering pieces and competent track beasts, but preferences are preferences. Wait till we have a c8 with those power numbers, though

[@zflyzone]

SP - This has to be one of your best videos. Awesome job young man!! Be safe!

[@RideWithOG]

Keep killin it beast!!

[@joseumolu]

This ain't the Shelby lifestyle no more, hehe. Amazing content Sir. Driving these cars on the track really brings them to life and shows what they're made of.

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Speed Phenom Awesome Video I'm glad you had an Opportunity to take your Shelby GT500 to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and I think you did a Great job

[@upstateshenanigans430]

You've matured quickly, this is enjoyable content. The talent you've gained on track is impressive. Hope your channel really takes of, not that it is t already pumping out impressive numbers.

[@historynerdneiledits]

Love your vids and edit

[@xplmr1]

I like watching your videos like you are helping me decide which one of the amazing machines to buy. It's definitely more fun than watching an actual video of my needs which would be the Prius vs Prius Prime. That video wouldn't sound the same. Lol

[@Maximum1A]

What was a blast to watch. Totally enjoyed watching it...twice! Just wish I could drive that well 👍

[@mikeaninger7388]

What a great comparison video! Thanks for this. That GT500 is a fire breathing monster!

[@jayjones3458]

Stang gonna need more than a track pak when the ZO6 hits!:) On a side note, STREETSPEED717's TT C8 just hit 670HP on dyno!!

[@bertoray5497]

So refreshing to watch the real deal. So weary of all the videos of mods which, I suspect, few will ever take advantage of. ( Or even be able to. )

[@dougchampion8084]

KIller content man, thanks for doing this. Both cars look like a blast, love the Vette, GT sounds unreal, love how unruly it is

[@RT365]

Thank you for taking me on this ride with you...@rt365

[@carlmazziotti221]

Considering you are driving the secretary version of the C8 and near top performance GT500 I'd say the C8 is going to stomp the GT500 once the Z06 comes out. I'm a GT500 owner but have to admit the C8 has made it to supercar status and will be in the league of the top tier supercar with the Z06.

[@zackatron925]

That’s like the base gt500 bruh, as I’m sure you know abt the carbon track pack.

[@zackatron925]

Plus Ford will definitely increase the hp in the next few years

[@Jesusprayerwarriorbw]

Killing it!

[@lencac7952]

you are sawing the wheel on the mustang more than the C8. The C8 seems to be a more refined car.

[@seandecker1632]

In my mind, the Mustang is more like a NASCAR stock car (big, powerful, have to manhandle it around the track) and the Corvette is more like an IMSA GTLM car (light, nimble, goes where the driver wants it to go).

[@shaggy14]

C8 looks amazing! Gt500 sounds and probably incredible for street.

[@voodoodiecast]

Well the corvette is a sports car afterall yeah?

[@lencac7952]

@@voodoodiecast yep!

[@shaggy14]

Vodoo Diecast 👍

[@Australia-ky7kx]

Truly fabulous video and honest accomplished review by a professional driver. How could we choose between the two.?A family man may choose the Ford but racers goes for the Corvette. All this performance available at a fraction of the cost of a Ferrari or Lambo.

[@bradh8530]

Great video! Next time I'd like to see a comparison of a lap in automatic vs. a lap with manual shifts. I'd like to know if there's a difference in the gear the DCT of the Mustang chooses compared to the gear the DCT of the Vette chooses on the same part of the track.

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

Comparing gearing would be a tough task in these cars. Gt500 is a 7 speed, while the vette is an 8 speed so they have different ratios, and there’s also the difference in redline capabilities of the engine itself. That being said, The mustang will want to stay near redline while the vette will try an utilize torque.

[@jmm1174]

I would love to see the Corvette C8 Z51 VS your Shelby GT350R

[@roastum1usa206]

Whoa clicked as soon as I saw it!

[@vlakhawlhring3920]

Its amazing..i love it😀👍👍👍

[@cadencecreeker]

Thank you for the video...Wish I could have seen the speedometer on the Shelby....What speeds did you hit on the straight away?

[@extinnocence]

Awesome driving man holy shit. great video

[@jamesedwardhuse]

i love the mustang and the corvette and i mean no offence by this but could u try mounting the camera where the mouth part of your helmet is so we could see the speedo in the mustang thanks love the videos

[@jmm1174]

Have you encountered any Camaro ZL1 on the way to compare your Shelby GT500? Also would love to see your GT350R VS a Camaro SS1LE👍

[@Roguewrrior56]

That's not a very fair comparison lol. 530hp vs 450hp lol

[@jmm1174]

@@Roguewrrior56 the "Alpha" chassis on the Camaro creates a huge difference with better handling compared to the old Mustang chassis which needs cup tires to be able to handle.

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

JM M hmm. Last I remember the gt350 wiped the floor with the z28 camaro 🤔

[@brandon3440816]

Joshua Earnheart that was a 5th gen it was not the alpha platform

[@MarMPB]

I can’t say how much I enjoy your track day videos! It’s pretty clear already that the faster track car of the two is the C8, but I can understand the joy of taming a beast like the GT500. Great job, kid! By the way, considering everybody call you ‘kid”, maybe you should change the name of your channel to “speed phenom kid”!🙌🏻

[@mikeritchie492]

Top of the line mustang vs a base stingray makes me really excited for the Z06 and or zr1 bye bye mustang. But both cars a amazing. Great comparison video 👍👍

[@qwksti]

Cool vid. I’m wondering why you don’t go with an R compound tire you seem to do a lot of track days it might be worth your while to get really good race tires with some good stick. What clubs do you run with when you go to these track events I’d like to start going back to the track with my M4.

[@kstoneace]

Again, fabulous content ! Thank you Austin for the great entertainment. The information, and the education.

[@ellobo1326]

SP is not only a great driver, but also a talented narrator of his videos !

[@squidusn71]

So less brakes, a lot less power, cost less, and can go toe to toe...amazing! Thank you for your unbiased opinion.

[@armandopatane5343]

That gt sounds amazingly angry

[@time_on_target]

When you do your HPDE's do you purchase track day insurance? I've never used it before but I'm debating getting some. Thanks

[@roccotoulon4031]

I can't wait to see you go sub 1:28 @ Button hollow on fresh cup 2s. I think I've said this more than once lol. Keep up your quality and RELEVANT content.

[@willmikecurt]

What is the song in the intro? Also nice video!

[@chestercallahan8856]

Love to see same rivalry with Gt500 vs C7 ZO6 to remind vette guys what GM did with similar power level and front engine. Hard to match a mid engine car on track.

[@eugeneeckhartiii]

Gotta love the sound of the Mustang!

[@Powduhh]

Thanks for the comparison. How's the brake fade on the GT500? Are you on stock pads and fluid?

[@UndeadFleshgod]

So if the base model C8 is faster than the top tier Mustang, I'll just wait for the Z06 or ZR1 version to buy that I guess?

[@GuitarTimeWithBillyC]

That GT500 sounds so mean. The Vette is smoother. Looking forward to see you with the Track Pack GT500. Great video as usual.

[@MatthewJay80]

Yes!

[@Jason_903]

Both awesome cars

[@edgardovigocastillo794]

I love both cars but you are comparing a Stingray vs a powerfull Mustang, imagine with the z06 or the zr1. Cool video man thank you for the info.

[@MrMikekrasser]

Realy enjoy your enthuastic videos. Thanks for those. Im looking into a new C8 Z06 next year, but my question for you is. Would you go with this, or a pre-owned Mclaren 2014 650S? Price where I come from (Denmark) are more or less equal, but no one can recommend me here. Could you? Its not for track. Thanks anyway.

[@billdillard885]

Yup Great Driving and Excellent Preso of Stang vs Vette....

[@kingshawn1857]

Love the video but maybe place a go pro somewhere in the gt500 so we can see the speed on the straights

[@4therush]

Being an Aircooled VW guy I have had a distaste for mustangs for a long time.. Hated them.. Always been a Chevy guy. But thanks to you Iam learning to not throw all the mustang owners into the same fanboy hole. These cars are both Amazing and American.. And you do a hell of a good job.

[@Sergeantgrunt]

Yet this is just the standard C8. Wait fot the Z06 and good lord!

[@gtmike916]

Notification Squad!!

[@mikeaninger7388]

I’ve watched this over and over. It’s just so fun. And that poor mic! Perhaps there’s a better way to grab the sound of the GT500. :-)))

[@bdd1469]

They are both incredible cars, but this is a flagship against a base model. I know Z51, but honestly how many cars won't have it... You are a better driver than most. I don't think the average driver is going to be nearly as fast around a track in the GT500 because it's just an animal, being rwd with that much hp. There is a reason the ford GT is mid engine. I can't wait to see what the C8 Z06 , ZR1, and Zora can do.

[@boydie1940]

Your absolutely right he can wheel!!!!

[@boydie1940]

Ok I’d ride sober o the C8... I need a six pack for the mustang😬

[@boydie1940]

It’s always the same you-pay twice as much to go half as fast in a Ford.

[@jthunderstriker]

what is that loud air sound in the mustang when he gets on it? i thought it was the wind but as soon as he lets off the throttle it stops.

[@ryants1]

Supercharger induction and/or exhaust

[@Wiggy321]

If the C8 and the GT500 had a baby it would be the C8 Z06. The gearing is a little too tall in the GT500. I think that's the difference between the two. The C8 need either better brakes and more power. C8 gearing seemed good enough in my opinion

[@fredericknudding1166]

Sticky tires on the GT500 please!!🙏🙏🙏

[@luucid1631]

Off just your reaction alone if I were to go with either car it’d be the Shelby. I could tell you genuinely enjoyed yourself

[@sford2044]

The sounds the GT500 makes are unbelievable. You don't need a radio with that one.

[@sunnohh]

You are a hell of a driver

[@accelerashawn]

Mustang sounds like you're blowing out an old NES game.

[@Inazuma68]

GT500 gained only up the hill before corkscrew, just because of the power. Guess the next level C8 will be a brutal weapon

[@danielstacey2170]

I just have to say the sound of that beautiful predator motor is sublime and they don't call it a snake for no reason if you get complaint it will bite you hard

[@scottbuffdaddy]

Both cars are awsome and would love to own either one but if I had to choose it would be the gt500. Looks more like American muscle but either way both are awsome

[@rmurrs]

I was wondering how u get both cars to the track? Im sure its not ur mom didnt she say she wouldnt get in ur stang again!? One of ur best vids by the way i chuckled all the way thru it!

[@teddydavid2816]

The sound of the mustang makes up for a lot of seconds on the track for me and I love FR cars and kicking the back end out... But I love both cars for sure and good driving and video SP..

[@chldof1truekng434]

Love watching your videos at the track. But the last few have had really blinding white balance from your POV camera. Makes it a little hard to see the track.

[@MrLaserdave]

Drive two more hours north to Sears Pt. Raceway for a real thrill with these cars!