Drag Race! Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 vs. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 0-60, Top Speed, U-Drag & More

[@edmundscars]

Which of these two American powerhouses would you take home? Let us know in the comments, and check out our full coverage here: edmu.in/3tnJj5o

[@stevesmith6236]

I'd take the Ford, sell it, and buy an auto version of the CT5-V.

[@carculturenation2166]

gt500 base or cftp you could offer me a super car like a huracan or tributo and gt500 gets around track in the same time or faster and you cant get a gt500 buy a whipple supercharger or turbos built motor and trans and have a 8 sec gt500 plus buy a truck and trailer to take it to track then buy s second gt500 but cftp toss a e85 tune on it smaller pulley exhaust and use it as my weekend roadcourse car and daily driver. you could get all of that for the money of 1 Ferrari f8 tributo or huracan evo. plus could a supercharger exhaust and tune for your v8 f150 tow rig and you can jave a 3rd vehicle to run 9s

[@MarkRenn]

I want them both, please. The Mustang for weekend joy rides. The Cadillac for daily driving.

[@ajyoussef2927]

@@MarkRenn I've always been a mustang fan but I much rather take the CT5V black wing home. The manual transmission takes it for me

[@MarkRenn]

@@ajyoussef2927 I despise manuals. I really don't understand the affinity some people have for them. They are slow and clunky. Literally every other type of transmission is more efficient.

[@robfern66]

I think you guys are onto something with this format. Much more interesting than your standard drag race.

[@Fzee_Dre]

Oh yea most definitely!

[@dennissmith7214]

Yeah it is, because the more powerful at is not always gonna win! 🙌🏽

[@joem1382]

Love this!!

[@robertmichael6943]

Totally agree. This is a great format.

[@phil9711]

It definitely gives you more real world scenario. A lot of time when i’m out there having fun i’m usually starting from a roll

[@tri3pleagent]

Y'all might be on to something with this! Wasn't expecting to see that big of a gap. Would love to see the automatic Blackwing in this race.

[@dennissmith7214]

There’s still gonna be 100bhp difference. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@tri3pleagent]

@@dennissmith7214 true, but the auto shifts faster. I still would like to see it.

[@tyroneballard3037]

@@dennissmith7214 same could be said between the blackwing and c8

[@DWH300]

Considering the pricing of these fantastic cars and future values. Give me the GT500 hands down.

[@Jason-ez8gm]

@@DWH300 you're not thinking about that the V is the last year that it will see a gas engine. Collector value will be through the roof later on

[@kingkontinuum]

Please do more of these! It’s like watching an action/racing movie. A million times more captivating and compelling than a standard drag race and their results.

[@587G]

That was pretty cool, the sound coming outta those pipes, was music to my ears!! Gotta love the Shelby GT500!!

[@Matts000]

I absolutely love that GT500, but that Cadillac has a manual!! And for that it wins!

[@IMAX]

I'd like to see the automatic Blackwing compete. I understand the manual is more fun.

[@Tinofrmda8]

Same

[@3mroz__969]

True

[@Chiefmusician3]

Me too!

[@DWH300]

Wouldn't matter

[@k9gamerz145]

I think the BW wins with the auto in the quarter but still loses the whole race. But the gt500 also has better tires and 100hp. They are very close in weight

[@captaintraction4024]

The real hero is that ct5v. Incredible performance, considering its manual and has about a 100 horsepower deficit. Time to get one of them c8 z06 cars up in here to knock the pony down

[@Fasteddiebreakshearts]

Being a manual and about 100 hp down the Caddy did very well 🤙🏾

[@wrzl1675]

After the surprising C8 take down, the GT500 has no chance. Roll the video 😊 I was wrong again

[@arnoldikedichiokpani4305]

That Shelby sounded like 760 thunders were having a brawl under the hood! What a machine!

[@MikeTarlton]

You guys should take the GT500 in for the transmission calibration update the removes the lag in launch control.

[@halow4]

No real surprise here. Both cars weigh basically the exact same so coming off the line the blackwing having more torque helps it intially. But then you factor in the shelby having about 100 more hp and a DCT with better tires you get that outcome

[@fasttime823]

Well said!!🏆

[@yusufgta4341]

Having more in Cadillac doesn't necessarily make it quicker off the line, the DCT factory parameters limit the power at lunch. DCT transmissions parameters limit at launch at times not always. Torque converters do have 60ft off the line because they don't parameter like DCT transmissions do. If the DCT is launched right, it will win every time. Remember, most people don't know how to launch a Shelby GT500.

[@randyjr3479]

@@yusufgta4341 exactly only owners can really lunch these easily. And still sometimes I fail at it .

[@acdkey119]

Kurt always gets the higher G in the turns, no matter which car he's driving.

[@norwegianblue2017]

Kind of a foregone conclusion for this type of test. The Mustang weighs the same but has 100 more horsepower and has a dual clutch auto transmission instead of a manual.

[@richardmodglin3900]

Yes, but the Shelby has a breif lag off the line so it makes it interesting.

[@hwirtwirt4500]

@@richardmodglin3900 I was puzzled by the driver using launch control at 1200 RPM, it would leave quicker just launching manually.

[@richardmodglin3900]

@Hwirt Wirt Yes...but it takes some practice. I think he opted for the safest mode without over roasting off the line. I do believe that not all asphalt is equal, and some you'll find better traction on than others along with varying temperatures factored in. I too wanted him not to use launch control.

[@FullTimeGT]

Man those GT500's are legends

[@ProjectAjax]

Love U-Drags!!

[@chisquare5701]

Just as exciting as the previous videos. Keep them coming. Please...

[@ganymede3141]

I mean, one is a dedicated sports car, the other is a four door family sedan. The fact that the Caddy did as well as it did against the GT500 is admirable.

[@modlerjeancharles3287]

I think so as well.

[@jhb3711]

The caddy beat a c8 corvette in this same test.

[@ganymede3141]

@@jhb3711 Saw that. Pretty impressive. I like this track layout, but it seems to favor power over handling.

[@jhb3711]

@@ganymede3141 definitely looking forward to more of these test but, you’re probably right.

[@cjenish]

Need to use the Caddy 10 speed auto, would be much closer.

[@sydneymukupi9462]

Man I ❤ this and I felt as if am the one driving the GT 500... that adrenaline rush is real

[@mcwendel8066]

That Cadillac is awesome!!

[@michaelgilmore341]

Best drag format out there. Period.

[@highwayman1218]

That GT 500..... 👍👍

[@dgproductionsrc3760]

I love this competition and "track" layout

[@AB-coyote]

I wish y’all would try launching the Shelby without launch control. Practice with it and just brake boost it off the line without relying on the electronics which has the guaranteed delay.

[@josepaoli4278]

This format is spot on great 👍, not a typical drag race, love it 💪💪

[@spookhurt2374]

What a good way to show how theses cars or operated and behave in today’s world.

[@adrononeal3723]

Some of the best types of racing

[@717Chris]

You guys should add a rolling start for u drag. And 1/4 roll race and 1/4 mile regular race. That's all the races covered.

[@mohammadsattar5488]

That blackwing in that colour is my dream car

[@DJNoMask]

Great experiment on cold tyres and 1200 rpm launch

[@LizardMane]

this format is fucking insane i love it

[@jsigler]

We need more of these races….So Awesome!

[@relok_8056]

Luv this format u-drags

[@kenross863]

This is such an awesome race set up. They should try Camaro SS vs GT 5.0 vs scat packs.

[@RW-zh7kl]

It's crazy timewise it's only like a .2 sec difference, but ends up being 4 or 5 car lengths

[@throker]

Love the Udrag concept. Look forward to more matchups

[@ralphd.7895]

You guys are definitely onto something here with the format. Speed is defined in many ways but this combines everything into 'overall fast' - Would like to see how a Tesla would match up to the cornering, moving acceleration and top speed of some of these cars. I am sure close but how close....

[@demetriustebet3786]

I totally dig this configuration.

[@rs3tuber425]

That Shelby has an incredible top end.

[@The-fs5wn]

Should have gotten a Track Pack GT500. Cup 2 R and more downforce means more speed in the corner and a better launch on unprepped surfaces.

[@DonLee1980]

Funny thing is that Randy Pobst actually got the CT5-V around the Willows Springs raceway faster than the GT500...

[@dallasfrost1996]

Not surprised really. The CT5V (just like the Camaro) is built on the Alpha platform. Really darn good platform for track use!

[@twothbeave]

Crazy how the Blackwing basically ran down the C8, yet got completely demolished by the slow accelerating from start Stang. It’s better than it has a right to be.

[@aikensbrown866]

Love the ct5 blackwing

[@jasonlommen4769]

I dig this format. Keep it up!

[@robbyseay3118]

The best format for today's performance cars. Hope we see the 992 generation, Porsche 911 Turbo S here soon, hint, hint, hint.

[@RJ-787]

More U-Drags!

[@joshuabushyhead6986]

As much as I love the GT500, I'd rather daily drive the Blackwing.

[@natrontucker8344]

Can't wait to see it up against the new C8 Z06

[@everydaysurvival157]

Cool race!! No surprise on winner way more horsepower on GT. Id buy either one i just don’t have 100k right now for either one. Long live beautiful American muscle cars. Hey EV fans watch this video and tell me would 2 plaids be this fun to watch.. sometimes just being faster isn’t more exciting. Great video guys!!!

[@Daddy_Daiwa]

Much more enjoyable than a standing 1/4 mile race, however, the leaderboard means little as the aforementioned conditions effect times considerably.

[@leoncope6649]

Please stay away from the party poopers , 🚓🚔🚓🚔,, these cars are fast on the street ,, love these videos keep them going

[@jeffsioson500]

Next time i wanna see is Mini cooper jcw GP vs VW golf R.

[@AntFragale]

Once the C8Z shows up on this it’s going to hold the record for a while… lol. I can’t wait.

[@sparkalanio]

When do these comparisons at least make it or try and get a auto vs auto would be a much closer race if the caddy had the 10speed!

[@nicomeier8098]

Two very similar cars, but one has 100 HP more then the other. Take a wild guess which one wins...

[@here_for_the]

GM could have put more power in it.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

GT500 has a bit of trouble hooking up but when the rubber is finally at work there are few valid contenders. Many say the acceleration is harder on the back half of a quarter mile, above 90 mph. How quick is it in a half mile? Whatever, it's a fabulous runner! I look forward to a U-Drag with your Corvette.

[@racekar80]

The CTS V almost beat the Vett, the Shelby would crush it.

[@SSmokin]

Taking after 2 Fast 2 Furious! I love it!

[@mattjacobson3709]

I’d love to see a brute vs lightweight matchup like a Hellcat Redeye vs a GT4!

[@DEEPSIDE21]

why dont you use the auto ct5-V versus auto/dct cars because its not a fair fight with a manual unless youre racing another manual when it comes to shift speed

[@LeadfootLou]

Carroll Shelby would be proud

[@richardmodglin3900]

Yes..... yes he would.

[@fasttime823]

GM should also be proud!! The Blackwings, the CT5 V and CT4 V are outstanding! Two of the best Sport Sedans in the World.

[@LeadfootLou]

@@fasttime823 - I was reacting to the results of the two races.

[@deleon4j]

Please keep doing these!

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

Should start the race with a hard right turn to simulate the Mustang leaving a cars and coffee parking lot.

[@ajyoussef2927]

I LOVE U Drags

[@rafaelvidal8807]

More please!

[@BIG570S]

If this were a serious test you would’ve used the 10spd auto Blackwing vs the DCT Shelby. Much closer outcome.

[@justinaaron5858]

Wonder what the 10 speed Blackwing would do vs the Mustangs DCT

[@starkparker16]

Reese kinda looks like this guy in a movie I saw last night about a guy in a cape and rubber suit.

[@Therock-tl5kz]

Wao nice I love it make more

[@jeweltucker655]

THAT MUSTANG GT500!!! 😍 👌🏿 🔥

[@Ecoboosttookadump]

Props to the caddy but that ford power is a killer.

[@Jacobarch1981]

Is this the track edition mustang?

[@kailuagarage]

This stick shift always wins even if it loses haha

[@henryovalles1163]

Manual vs stick is my only problem

[@SuperAz000z]

The BW with 10 speed is much better … in this race they’re similar to each other except for gearbox & power..

[@_VelociDad]

Need to bring out the old guard: C6 C7 Z06, ZR1, Hellcats, Demons, GTR , NSX, the Europeans, Lotus Evora/Alfa 4C/Cayman/911/R8/Lambo/F430 then JDMs: Evo/BRZ/STi/Z Cars

[@voodoodiecast]

At this point, it’s wishful thinking. It would cost alot to get some of those car in stock form but yeah it would be fun.

[@shaneducholke364]

100 HP and Sport Cup tires, the Mustang must win but with the Caddy, you can drive your entire family home.

[@dj_laundry_list]

Can an automatic and sport cup 2s shave .2s?

[@jaxz4gto]

There is an obvious advantage 😅… I’m watching the race

[@gds787]

Good race but not apples to apples.

[@sciros]

Get the BMW M5 CS in there; see how it fares. Maybe it will get some revenge on behalf of sports sedans.

[@kohsman313]

Gt500 vs C8 on this track set up

[@ralphvelez8984]

The transmission will last alot longer in the Cadillac..reliability wise the Cadillac for sure

[@joedanvers1010]

A 4 door luxury car against a muscle car...what a surprise ending.

[@Gltokensp06]

This was cool as hell to watch! Definitely a lot more interesting than just a drag race!!

[@twothbeave]

Everyone does the drag race! Finally good to see something way more applicable to real performance. This is where you will see all the Hellcat fails!

[@shelbyblue61]

Mr Shelby is looking down with a big ass smile on his face thanks to the 2020 GT500 😎🐎

[@TexasPlinking]

Man I love these videos! Too bad I found them so early, I want to have at least 100 to binge

[@selfproclaimednobody4614]

There's already so many channels that do these. I do sure though, need more like this, with this type.

[@JamesAMG]

That Mustang is brutal fast, but you guys really need to get your hands on the 10spd CT5 Blackwing to make it a bit more fair for the CT5BW.

[@joshuamorris9050]

It’s a four door vs a two door it won’t be fair plus the stand has more power

[@cp-the-nerd]

@@joshuamorris9050 the fact that it has 4 doors is irrelevant, the weight difference is within 100 lbs. The GM 10-speed would have helped considerably, since the ZL1 10-speed keeps up with the GT500 through the 1/4 mile despite the 110 horsepower deficit. Would it win here? Probably not, but it would've been a hell of a race.

[@joshuamorris9050]

@@cp-the-nerd four door’s absolutely means something they are heavier than just about all two door cars and less handling capabilities hence why there are different race classes

[@cp-the-nerd]

@@joshuamorris9050 read what I said, dingaling. You are incorrect.

[@markelraya10]

@@cp-the-nerdZL1 weighs less so obviously, and it does not keep up. Beats by 3 cars.

[@oru_1]

I love how you guys switch drivers which gives us more accurate results. Good job guys 👍

[@KenanTurkiye]

Yes, it's that what is the 'icing on the cake', resolves many questions we may have.

[@Bigs73]

These U-Drag races are awesome! Well done.

[@ahui6125]

Agreed. Simple concept. Whoever came up with this needs a bonus!

[@EvilAerith]

Now i will join the u drag heritage.

[@letsgobrandon416]

Honestly, this is an ideal test medium for cars. As a car enthusiast, I'm so glad we are FINALLY moving beyond the 0-60 and quarter mile times.

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

The average owner is NEVER gonna do a quarter mile race so 0-60 times is all that really matter unless your gonna track your car. The blackwing still has MORE torque. Mustang would've GOTTEN smoked if the caddy wasn't a manual and they actually properly activated the V performance instead of racing in tour mode. haha BTW Now if we can just get the Average American to disconnect their cable services and turn off social media for a couple months everyone will stop being brainwashed with politics. LOL. I've had no TV for 5 years now and it feels so amazing. BTW who's brandon? 🤷‍♂🤣

[@ryuucorvin2300]

@@EliteOnTheBeat gt500 is just a really old design so ye

[@daboxer181]

Cars are about personal preference. Barely anybody does quarter mile , races on street or takes their car to the track .

[@lassiterdominguez2879]

Lets not get carried away those are still the staples but for sure this is fun too. But the turn can be easily botched by the driver even if they swap. This was cool.

[@lassiterdominguez2879]

​​@@EliteOnTheBeat yea the brandon boy georges who want mussallani are vomit ppl. 😂😂😂

[@nrvous309]

These races are an absolute blast to watch. That GT500 is a MONSTER

[@christianscaveniusandersen8972]

@MICHAEL KING the Camaro doesn't. The zr 1 is not a musclecar i

[@cellularsouth85]

@MICHAEL KING first off the ZL1 is only faster around a track in a drag race it would get gapped and the zr1 is a borderline super car the mustang is a pony car, need to learn how to properly compare cars

[@MrGreenelight]

Top of the line automatic Pony car with more power against a Cadillac 4 door luxury/ sport sedan with a old school manual ? Dude, The LaC, made an excellent showing for what it is, I would prefer the Caddy.

[@christianscaveniusandersen8972]

@@MrGreenelight to each his own. I am indeed agreeing with you that it wasn't a fair fight at all. And yes the zl 1 would be more difficult, but in the end it would get its ass fcked by gt500. Randy Pobst said that the only reason a zl 1 (with track package) is slightly faster around a narrow track than a GT 500 is bc of its tires.

[@cloudstrife4897]

Monster trash

[@adrinz4870]

Ct5-v looks pretty damn good. Gm did a great job!

[@johnsheetz6639]

And they had the cojones to leave a manual in it! I want one!

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@johnsheetz6639 Better get in line my friend because UNLIKE the mustang they ONLY make 250 of these blackwings a year (in all colors).

[@johnsheetz6639]

@@EliteOnTheBeat leave it to G.M. 😔.. .

[@yamahaguy1732]

I even really like the CT5-V with the twin turbo V6!

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

@@yamahaguy1732 that's the CT4-V Blackwing

[@kevinnorwood7355]

It's tough to beat that Mustang once it hooks up on the rolling race in the price range it's tough to beat.

[@LifeHackMEDIATV]

Love the Shelby GT500

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

You have to admit though, for a 4 door car with 100hp less, narrower tires, and a manual, the Cadillac actually held up pretty well

[@kevinnorwood7355]

@@saltyfloridaman7163 of course it did.

[@officialyasir]

I would love to see even non performance cars do this U-drag race

[@CyberCrusader27]

I wonder just how close they would have been with a 10 speed auto on the Blackwing.

[@wbwayne8887]

1.11G for the base GT500, and it's not even the best handling GT500. That Predator is just a beast of an engine.

[@cantbsdave]

Exactly it’s not even the full track package with the carbon wheels and sport cup 2’s

[@swanblake]

Its crazy that the two door Mustang is heavier than the CT5 V BW. Love this comparison. Was it stated somewhere what tires are on each vehicle?

[@ebkbk9902]

I believe there both stock tires so i guess whatever the manufacturer lists for stock.

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

The Cadillac: Front: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S with P275/35R19, rear: P305/30R19 sizes The GT500: Michelin Pilot 4S with Front: P305/30R20, rear: P315/30R20 sizes. Second tire option is Michelin Pilot Cup 2 compound

[@richardmodglin3900]

Well the one guy says that the Mustang has Cup 2's but I'm not sure. The CFTP comes with Cup 2's but not standard Shelby does not. Not sure if he made a mistake or if someone pit the Cup tires on after the originals.

[@nicholasselvaggi54]

Again here, that manual had 0 chance against the GT500. 😆

[@dubbthehulk8907]

NEXT RACE SHELBY GT500 VS C7 CORVETTE ZR1 I BET YOU GET CRAZY VIEWS THRU THE ROOF ON THIS ONE. AND U SHOULD DO AN EXTRA ROUND TOP SPEED OF THE 2

[@timcheek5134]

Then corvette vs ford gt!👍🏼