Can the Corvette C8 Beat My Shelby GT500 in a Drag Race?

[@jasonhobson3097]

I'd like to see a drag race between these cars where the operators didn't drive like they'd just failed drivers ed...

[@sabre-ub3op]

LMAO I was thinking the same thing

[@TexasPoonTapa]

Lame. Let's see your cars nerd

[@brandonwasson1124]

The height of the steering wheel in proportion to his height yikes. He a poser or serious amateur

[@LTSRIDE24]

💯 No way the C8 doesn't win this drag! A proper launch would be too much for the 500 to recover from in just a 1/4 mile. The fruit cake driving it, launched it like a complete candy ass!! 🙄

[@Carsunlimited-iq3dx]

Lmao

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

For the amount of difference in HP , this was a much closer race . What will really be interesting is to see this race done with the new Z06 .

[@iaia5368]

EXACTLY

[@nathansheffield2736]

And if the Corvette was racing a Mustang GT and won, you would be dancing around thinking the Corvette was the best. You have to understand the mustang was never built to be a competitor to the Corvette. So for there to be a mustang to beat a Corvette, that's saying something. For years the Camero had more horsepower and beat the mustang and people who were fans of the Camaro was just happy and trashed the mustang. But now the mustang smokes the Camaro and now eating up corvettes. The tables have turned.

[@jtsclips1209]

@@nathansheffield2736 that’s just in drag racing. The c8 is much lighter and can take corners more smoothly. The c8 would beat the Mustang on track by like a second.

[@battleshipman56]

Zr1 bud, would wipe the floor and leave in the dust

[@accobra4272]

How about race it with the Camaro SS to be even....

[@januarymorris9087]

I'm a big mustang fanboy so I expected the mustang to win, but secretly I was a little scared of the c8. I'm assuming the ZO6 when it comes out will beat the GT500. But to be honest the corvettes should probably be racing against the Ford GT instead. And the mustangs should be racing against Camaros

[@wreckum56]

Yup the z06 will kick its ass,bad!

[@philipmargotta8865]

I agree

[@larrypope259]

The 2023 corvettes should be very fast with the extra power

[@thirst4wisdom]

You base comparisons on price range

[@thatguy83ful]

Yupp vette vs the Gt and mustang vs camaro

[@shealarson2635]

Got to give it to Ford for making their fastest and most powerful Mustang faster than a stock Corvette. Now, throw a super charger on that Vette and race that Mustang and see how things go.

[@anti4107]

i would still prefer the gt500 also because it isn't a car made from a company with crappy quality control

[@shealarson2635]

@@anti4107 Well. Are you talking about Ford being the only car company besides Tesla to never file for bankruptcy? If so, understandable. Although, if you’re a Ford Mustang person than that would make sense. I myself, am not a fan of the Mustang, unless it has an LS swap. I would take a Vette any day over a Mustang. Now, if I were given a choice between the cars in the video, I too would take the GT500, solely based off of sticker value. If you give someone the option of either a $100 bill or a $50 bill, that person would always take the $100.

[@jimgurganious6642]

In a straight line; the corvette is more of a traditional sports car meant to handle turns as well.

[@Bushspaperplanes]

6.2 is different than 6.2 Supercharged. Massive difference

[@celestelowery4259]

Ford gt is made to race an vetted not an mustang. But yall hate when we mention ford gt bc know all knows what happen. I never seen an mustang beating an vette until the new gt500 came out. Ford just step there game up everytime meanwhile chevy still trying to catch up

[@Shmee150]

It's drag race time! Now that my GT500 is full broken in, let's see if it has enough power to make up for any lack of traction in a sprint against the C8 Corvette. Do the races go as you'd expect? Thanks to Wejo for sponsoring this video, their connected car technology can be found in the C8 Corvette: bit.ly/3kLyhCo

[@Ryan-xp6im]

The GT500 for me always. Its looks amazing.

[@snivytepig3372]

Great drag race the Ford and the Corvette were very close great video

[@ttvvideos2050]

GT500

[@sean6992]

Is there a video with 'tyler hoovers dad'

[@mjb3338]

That Cobra GT500 Slithered and Pranced away from that Stingray like it was caught in a Rip TIDE... lol

[@Laakona]

At 3:25 in the Vette, automatic trans and the A/C blowing? Is this a show for the "Ball-less"?

[@youraveragejoe1]

I do really like the C8’s unique interior tbh, quite cool IMO!

[@youraveragejoe1]

Ooh I like the chime too

[@rglce25]

I'm a mustang guy but I'm really digging that c8. Would take either one for sure.

[@stevend813]

That center console is strange but I like the rest. I read that Chevy is getting rid of that center console thing on the next refresh.

[@crashdummy40]

They both look awesome. I wouldn't cry with either in my driveway.

[@youraveragejoe1]

@@crashdummy40 haha I also definitely wouldn’t complain with either , even better if I had both

[@Jr_5646]

Why do I see so many C8s being drag raced before the 500 mile break in? Come on Hennessey. Put another 200 miles on that thing real quick, and do it again.

[@electric8668]

Not fair since full power is not available until 500 miles is reached.

[@stevenscoggins7294]

According to Chevrolet, there is a 15 to 20% power reduction until the car has 500 miles on it.

[@electric8668]

@@stevenscoggins7294 Yep so basically it barely lost to a fully broke in Mustang with almost twice the horsepower. Not a bad outing for the C8.

[@kadenjp0024]

@@electric8668 😂excuses excuses fuckin shits quick off the line but it needs more power to pull top end

[@electric8668]

@@kadenjp0024 Dude you had bad home school teachers who didn't teach you the difference between an explanation and a excuse. :-)

[@NotSoAverageFusion]

the C8 still looks like a hybrid of the 458 and NSX to me

[@BreadManMike]

It kinda does but it's still a cool looking car

[@RomeoKiloLimaWasTaken]

It looks like one of those Chinese copycat cars to me

[@gcscr]

Definitely. Chevrolet always trying to copy Ferrari since late 60’s.

[@NotSoAverageFusion]

@@gcscr yeah, it was that way with the camaro and some of their earlier trucks with ford too

[@NotSoAverageFusion]

@@BreadManMike I agree 100%, it’s just what I see tho haha

[@danieljohnson4418]

I would rather own the C8. Can't wait for the E-Ray and Z06 variants of the C8.

[@dericanslum1696]

...ab...so...lute...ly...

[@matthewelliott2213]

"I'm gonna try to spank you!" I think American jargon was momentarily lost on Tim.....

[@christianbuczko1481]

That has a different meaning in the UK, its more broke back mountain...

[@Be22ThePig]

Tim looks like he'd enjoy the brokeback mountain version.

[@christianbuczko1481]

@@Be22ThePig his girlfriend probably disagrees.

[@Be22ThePig]

@@christianbuczko1481 she would

[@debowiec3]

If you spend a bit of time in the US you can quickly "catch on" to american jargon.........it's not so difficult!!!!!!!!

[@mikes96fs]

I would really like to see this done one more time but using the newly announced C8 Z06 instead of the regular base model C8. Curious to see how the added power of the Z06 will stack up against the GT500

[@The2008ktm450]

exactly seems a little one sided

[@mikes96fs]

@@The2008ktm450 I mean really… they take the lowest model of corvette and stack it up against the highest performing production mustang ever. The stang had it beat by a ton of horsepower from the start. I’ve owned mustang’s and a Z06 corvette. I like them both but the Vette is definitely my favorite of the 2

[@squelch6573]

Z06 will blow its doors in !

[@mikes96fs]

@@squelch6573 my thoughts as well.

[@anthonys.7086]

Exactly!

[@sameer4526]

C7 ZR1 with 7 speed manual. Monstrous power , beautiful exhaust and looks to accompany it.

[@gwmcroy3166]

c8 is better looking. cant wait for the zr1 version of it

[@georgepinto7394]

Yeah, I'd rather have the C7 ZR1 than the C8 👍

[@marcsmith3881]

I have a friend that just sold his 2019 Zr1 with only 2k miles on it for 128K. He is waiting for the C8 Z06. I loved that Zr1. No video can account for how nasty that car pulled to 150 mph. I hated to see it go.

[@gwmcroy3166]

@@georgepinto7394 yeah but not a c8 zr1 when they come out

[@THESLlCK]

@@saltyfloridaman7163 whoah that's crazy, the 812 is NA too, I guess it makes most of it's power north of 6500rpm

[@joerobertson7887]

I'd like to see this with a couple of professional drivers who don't look like they're dogging it.

[@LeonKotze70]

My exact thoughts, the 500 will make the C8 look the POS Chevy it is...

[@BrendanEvan]

Hennessy has so many cars Tim could have filmed drag races all day

[@Shmee150]

There might be more to come...

[@hilliard1991]

@@Shmee150 are u going to test drive the Venom F5 at all

[@sean6992]

@@Shmee150 apparently you are recording a video, with my favourite KZbinr, hoovies garage, this is going to be amazing

[@rickylazare8773]

@@Shmee150 I'm gonna guess that you are behind schedule and that's the reason why you were talking so fast. Am I right?

[@rustler08]

That's not even including the pile of parts that are their owner's former cars. How do you think he pays for his shenanigans?

[@themonk1327]

looking at the redline on the C8 I believe that it hasn't reached it's break in point yet so it was running at only 80%, it would've been a much different story had it had over 500 miles on it.

[@aceofspades6667]

From my perspective it doesn't really matter who wins the drag race.. I'd just be happy to be in either car and be having quite a fun time.

[@Rammy22ify]

Do it again when the C8 zo6 comes out, would love to see that race.

[@bondmanjbd]

Much better match up

[@moremoney2]

@Thomas B ; put $50k in mods to the Mustang, which will be the price difference to the Z06 and see what happens.

[@Illestrapper]

@@moremoney2 15k difference in price between gt500 and c8 z06.

[@TheMiniWumbo]

@@moremoney2 The fuck? It's only a $15k difference lmao

[@mattkreais8240]

Either way this comparison is apples to oranges.. two completely differet style. Cars..

[@ajw828]

C8 is definitely quite the amazing car. Hope to catch one at the depreciation valley!

[@marcsmith3881]

It hasn't happened yet. Hey are all still around 100k.

[@marcvivori1561]

Watch them really drop as the Z06 deliveries hit the streets. Think Porsche Twin turbo vs the 911 GT3. The Turbo craters the GT3 goes up 100k or more.

[@marcsmith3881]

@@marcvivori1561 Maybe not after people get hit with the huge markups on the Z06.

[@quickfuze666]

I mean it's not even comparable in price, all the upgrades mentioned on the C8 are luxury, I didn't even hear that it had the z51 package. That's a$60k C8 vs a 100k stang

[@John-hw3ds]

So the C8 was still in break-in with reduced RPM?

[@omarabu-namous1042]

no, it was probably cold, so it didn't allow for full rpm

[@TheBillykurtz]

@@omarabu-namous1042 the tires weren't the issue. the car has less then 500 miles. go watch their race with the ram trx. it limits the car to 85% torque. Also, you can't use launch control untill you go over the 500miles as well.

[@omarabu-namous1042]

@@TheBillykurtz i’m not talking about the tires being cold, i’m talking about the engine itself

[@jeffreylatham3307]

milage is 2514 if you watch the video at the 6:18 mark

[@jeffreylatham3307]

sorry, wrong car, I'm dumb

[@Sparky-ww5re]

The c8 Corvette actually suprised me at first. I predicted the mustang with the obvious horsepower advantage would leave the c8 in the dust from the beginning instead of having to play catch up. But this race just shows that traction can be just as important as horsepower, if not slightly more so. Both are phenomenal vehicles special in thier own way. And relatively affordable when compared to some of the german and Italian exotics costing many times as much.

[@ricklopez7151]

We need a C8 Z06 race

[@burgerbandit3646]

8:25 You can really see that traction control struggling hard to manage that power properly.

[@filippo384]

That's why you should turn it off when launching

[@SavageBaddiesX]

Yeah

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@filippo384 Itll only increase your chances of spinning out. Best to let traction control have at it unless you're on a REAL drag strip.

[@ELDELACHEVY93]

@@burgerbandit3646 correct me if in wrong but I believe you turn the traction off and set the launch and the launch control basically becomes the traction control.

[@filippo384]

@@burgerbandit3646 i mean, yes, but if you know how much throttle you have to apply you will beat traction control. You just need to know what you are doing and not just floor it

[@billwhiteathome2080]

I notice they chose the Corvette to race the Stang. Guess the Camaro isn't even in the discussion. Now, about that Ford GT....

[@preocupied1690]

I would like to see you go against a 2019 ZR1. That would be a fun race...

[@Alex-ie4mh]

Zr1 would win in every category. The lt5 is a nasty motor and unlike the 5.2, it actually makes torque.

[@mitchellsteindler]

@@Alex-ie4mh there is more than enough torque to spin the tires at 2k rpm so idk how that's relevant.

[@dennissmith7214]

@@mitchellsteindler Maybe you didn’t hear that gt500 bog out everytime it launched🤔, watch other vids also......it won’t spin to much at 2k rpm’s! 😒👈🏽

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

The stock entry level corvette kept it very close, the upgraded C8 similarly equipped is in another league, but yes the C7 might have similar traction issues, although I believe it has much wider rear tires and better balance.

[@voodoodiecast]

@@dennissmith7214 so spinning is winning?

[@paulbucci350]

You are comparing the highest performance Mustang against a basic Corvette. I would like to see a comparison of the Mustang GT500 against a Corvette Z06

[@dennislang762]

Even it just being the basic, a better driver would have beat the gt500. Also, the c8 is much more versatile. It would kill the gt500 around turns. It's lighter and more aerodynamic, too.

[@jnrgrdn]

The C8 is what the current NSX should have been with a turbo. Great vid Shmee150 👌

[@nssherlock4547]

? The NSX is TT.

[@matzepizzaheld8541]

The nsx is a good bid faster than the c8, you know that right?

[@jnrgrdn]

@@matzepizzaheld8541 yes I'm aware but the C8 is a closer comparison to the original NSX than the new one is. The new NSX lacks soul.

[@robertschmidt7625]

Corvettes are raw beauty, Mustangs are raw POWER!

[@zacht9447]

That corvette has reduced torque due to the break in period. I think it's down like 30% in first gear.

[@Jr_5646]

Exactly. 25% in 1st and 2nd i believe. I think it would be really close between the 2 once broken in. At least from a dig.

[@sahilkhatri427]

Even after that it lose by small margin and why you buy 3lt of 95k buy 1lt with z51 that performs same i had seen many drag races on drag strips in stock c8 z51 so overall c8 wins as it's very cheap to buy as compared to Shelby..c8,🤟🤟

[@richd4819]

@@sahilkhatri427 because that what a cheap ass does... 3LT all the way.

[@jeffreylatham3307]

milage is 2514 if you watch the video at the 6:18 mark

[@jeffreylatham3307]

sorry thats stang mielage

[@riteousrighthand6144]

Cant wait to see that C8 with a super or tubo-charger.

[@leemace9638]

The noise of the V8s together is epic great video again 👍🇦🇺

[@norwegianblue2017]

Amazing that this is the base model (5th fastest model) Corvette vs the fastest, most powerful, most expensive Mustang ever made.

[@carniel5057]

Who races a convertible

[@deanhawk7260]

Apples vs Oranges. Vett is a super car, mustang is a pony car. Both are great in their unique fashion.

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@deanhawk7260 I think it is fair to say that the more recent performance versions of Mustangs and Camaros are now proper sports cars.

[@richardbilovus1651]

Hi Shmee. Your videos are great. I am an old guy and pretty loyal follower. As a former C6 and current C7 owner (future C8?) I have never considered the Mustang a sports car. I toss the Mustangs in the muscle car or pony car category along with Camaros and Challengers, etc. The Vette, Ford GT and Viper are true American sports cars (designed without a back seat). As everyone knows, the Vette was originally built as a roadster raced against the European sports cars on road courses and I think the Corvette is true to the original vision. So I figure this is really an apples to oranges comparison IMHO. I think a better comparison would be the Shelby vs. ZL1 vs. Hellcat .... you know, slicks, drag strip, supercharger wars? Bye for now and .... Cheer eer eer eerzzz!

[@richardstarkweather8243]

Dream on Found on race track DEAD

[@Turtle-sz7sk]

People saying the race was close, the 500 absolutely blew by the vette, Once it got traction sorted out it was game over. Do this on prepped surface and the 500 would destroy the vette. Not to mention if this was a half mile the 500 would have put a train length on this vette Disclaimer I own an Audi and don’t have a preference between these cars but it’s obvious which is faster lol

[@dougyoung2535]

Was the corvette in its’ reduced power break in period?

[@longisland5161]

yeah i think it was he also looks like he didn’t use launch control the ford shouldn’t be able to beat it at that distance from a dig

[@DEEPSIDE21]

motor trends race was better

[@jeffreylatham3307]

milage is 2514 if you watch the video at the 6:18 mark

[@jeffreylatham3307]

sorry, i'm dumb, wrong car

[@shadowfox7686]

Great video as always Schmee. But hardly a fair fight. Top of the line biggest, baddest Mustang against a Jr. C8 with the added weight of the convertible top, not broke in yet, and on a drag course instead of a road course to favor the Pony as well. This is not a fair comparison in any regard

[@DanielLopez-tb2fl]

Dear Mr. Fox What could be expected from a couple of FRUITS?

[@tombeard6236]

Wow wasn't expecting it to be so close with the 250hp difference. I can't even imagine the spank level the Vette is gonna have when they come out with the Z06 or ZR1 versions.

[@Workin1_az]

Why do none of these drag videos use the manual mode with paddle shifters to max out the rpms between shifts??

[@sanhawdang7732]

Kudos to Shmee, he launched it better than some journalists .

[@whitecrane542]

Yeah!!!! It doesn’t get any better than this! If you’re looking for the coolest and best looking performance car, it now comes down to these two and let me tell you what the best choice is, are you ready?..... ...... ...... Yeah, the answer iiiiiiisssss you will want to have both! Yeah!! It’s time to kick some ass!!! Yeah!!!! Dun dunun nun dun 🎶!!!!

[@kramshiron]

More practice on launch for mustang

[@schof215]

Ahh yes... Top of the line Mustang pulls briefly on a base C8... The Z06 and ZR1 are gonna be monsters!!

[@qvisionmedia7195]

I said the same thing

[@huddy32]

Right!!! I’m excited. Ant afford it, but excited

[@sufficetosay]

With the increase in horsepower the C8 will begin having issues putting the power down. On a roll the GT500 will rape the C8 and be very competitive with the z06 variant.

[@Army4Runner]

@@sufficetosay Watch 2:05 - 2:15 again.

[@jaspernemesio3816]

I wonder why Chevrolet decided to make the Corvette a midengine car. Is it because they couldn't beat a mustang anymore with the front engine one? Imagine if ford makes the mustang a midengine one too

[@kmcfarla]

Exactly the results expected given the HP difference. Both are incredible cars and fantastic representations of American muscle car renaissance.

[@therealturets]

no it's not a Renaissance for the muscle cars, it's a whole new birth

[@michaelkennedy4444]

Have to admit , that Vette is a beauty. This coming from a Ford guy.

[@mikehanson25]

Wow, they look so good together!

[@SDA49]

Shmee if it is exactly like you expected why didn’t wait to race a new Z06 with a little more equal HP?

[@byrong1561]

Tim having fun at HenneShmee

[@dragonsmk1812]

Nice video. But oh my gosh. It's always a stock Corvette against an upgraded top of the line Mustangs, Hellcats, Chargers etc. Even up against Lambo's. Never a stock vs stock. That's why I chose Corvette. Stock. Still shines. Keeping it, and now going for the Z06.

[@williamrogercummings9607]

Very American hot rods and heads up drag race, very cool. Thanks, Tim.

[@Lightning546]

The current 2022 Shelby GT500 Mustang is only available with the 10 spd automatic transmission, there is no optional manual shift transmission available, and the 2021 edition came with a Tremec 7 speed dual clutch trans . If you had used the electronic line-lock function and kept your foot on the throttle instead of lifting, when you were attempting to drag race the Vette you would have been more successful. If you want a Shelby with a manual transmission you'll have to settle for a 2021 or older Shelby GT350 or 2020 and older GT500. When you quoted the prices of each car you forgot to add in the $10,000 up-charge for the limited edition Shelby GT500. The only way you would see me buying a Corvette is if there was a: showroom condition, numbers matching, un-restored 1963 Stingray for a reasonable (under 5 figures and not in any shade of green paint) price. I would rather have an all original, un-restored, numbers matching 1969 Mach 1 Mustang, a 1969/1970 Boss 429 Mustang or an as seen in the movie 1969 Shelby GT500 "Elanor" Mustang.

[@davidwooten4002]

What’s the top end speed of the gt? I think you would not keep that small lead in a all out 10 mile run!

[@vanillagorilla8236]

I'm a Ford guy but gm built the best looking car made today .

[@achintyaaatreya]

Another guy-"I got a 'vette." SHMEE150-"Haven't you heard Mr Clarkson-speed and powaaa."

[@KoshN]

Ever think of warming up the tires on the GT500 before doing the drag race?

[@mranonymous1167]

9:58 "No Monica !!!!" 😆🤦‍♂️

[@actionjksn]

When GM finally puts out a turbo or supercharged version it is going to be unstoppable. It's very easy to get 700+ HP out of those engines and I'm sure they will be doing one in the next year or two. They should anyway. I bet they could sell as many as they can make and probably do so at pretty high profit margin. Throw in an even better transmission along with an improved suspension and that thing would be closing in on supercar performance territory. I would like to see it with a twin sequential turbo where the big primary one is just ridiculously huge. They should also make all of these things extremely tuner friendly. That would gain them a lot of respect from the performance car guys. Hell they could sell some little cheap to produce, proprietary connection box for about $300 to $500 that opens up all kinds of "Track use only" features. people are going to be messing with the computer either way so they may as well get in on the action.

[@tomcampbell5186]

NO THANKS. I don't need another company gathering information about me and my car. PAAAAASSS

[@KonaPony]

Exactly, you don't know who they will be sharing or selling the data to. Plus they want you the buyer of their product to be the free test mules for their profits. Sorry but that is what I paid you to do!

[@vnitto]

Why are they racing backwards down the drag strip?

[@km5393]

A meeting with Manny would be a meeting deluxe of two true gigantosaurus of supercars.

[@mattweller]

He met Manny last time he was in the USA

[@myb6862]

Is there an add on for roadside assistance when you buy the c8?

[@80wolfmanrob]

I know it's not your thing and it's way out of left field but I'd love to see you visit Demolition Ranch lol I think seeing Shmee shoot a 50 caliber sniper rifle would be one of the greatest things ever on youtube. Plus seeing Shmee drive Matt's 5 ton military truck would definitely be a first for him and his fans.

[@nahuelalcaide2027]

This would be absolute gold

[@zjfrydymfytr1199]

Both cars garbage compared to european supercars

[@randyoehlert5045]

@@zjfrydymfytr1199 lots cheaper though.

[@squelch6573]

Isnt the scat pac a 6.4 natural aspirated v8 !?

[@fahadmars2022]

Hey shmee, any plans for C8 in your shmeemobile fleet?

[@seagie382]

I'd like to see the z07!

[@focusgreg4136]

Both incredible and love the race. Would love to see a tuned corvette 💥💥💥

[@TheWardeddog]

Tune for tune lmao

[@dieselmoser]

What’s the price difference? Hmmmm?!?!? GO CORVETTE ❗️

[@shaunashton4252]

Still prefer the gt500 easy choice for me !

[@aviationlba747]

Yes I absolutely agree!

[@marks4471]

Drag race maybe, but a few turns, and your Shelby is toast!

[@dougoverhoff7568]

The Vette would walk away from the Cobra on a road course. Naw, scratch that..... it would run away from it! For my money, I'll take the vette all day long.

[@toddhewett1027]

C8 will be a great donor car like the Fiero was for Ferrari kits... now we can have a slower Bugatti kit.

[@dougoverhoff7568]

@@toddhewett1027$100,000 cars don't usually end up as 'donor' cars, do they? Maybe they will be in 10 years from now. The Fierro's were a flop; but the C8 is pretty awesome. Not quite the same thing, I don't think.

[@xLeYondx]

For the C8 to only have 495hp compared to the 750hp the mustang. I would've thought the C8 had 690hp just from the race results alone.

[@Turtle-sz7sk]

Wtf did you watch lol the 500 freight trained that vette once it could put the power down

[@Limited-uq2yk]

Ever heard spinning ain't winning

[@gearyheidinewaccount3237]

What the top mustang against the entry level corvette??

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

I've never seen a Shelby loose yet !! Especially one prepped right !!! There area few in NJ that "Can't" be beat'n !!!

[@chrischamaschuk463]

How can you not appreciate that crazy frickin mustang wow wicked

[@tobyriley5277]

Try turning traction control off 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@fishsticks8663]

In the gt500 you can’t use launch control with traction control off

[@joseph1541]

this Mustang is far less successful on the drag strip because of the launch control system's delay between releasing the brake and actual takeoff. As you can see in this video it’s never a smooth launch. Sucks that this is a new gt500 and the system isn’t tuned for optimal launching.

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@joseph1541 On the drag strip you can set the RPM up more but still spin less so i wouldn't say "far less successful." But you are right about the delay.

[@inthestix100]

I realize this is an old post, I have to say this is super impressive with only what ? 395 HP during break in. That 6.2L becomes a different animal once it's past the 500 mile break in period. So just to put this race in prospective ( Near Numbers ) that was a race between about 395 HP and the claimed 720 HP. A 325 HP difference. The C8's break in loss is about 100 HP and the ECU tune also changes once break in is achieved unleashing the full potential giving it the 495 HP. Normally that also means the transmission shift points and pressures are also changed. That extra 100 HP would extend it's legs considerably. The reduction in the power off the line for the GT500 brought the launch to comparable with the C8. Try this video over without the C8 in handicap mode. That would be something to watch. The C8 could suffer more issues sticking the power off the line, 4500 rpm limited in 1st and 2nd gears released to 6500 rpm in same said gears. 8 speed vs 7 speed. Honestly if the GT500 is going to catch that C8 I believe it's going to require a lot more strip. I could be wrong ;)

[@LatecoBraxatoris]

From the side, Corvette looks strange, especially in the back

[@adamhallwood5768]

Always thought the C8 was fugly. The C7 was a much nicer design, hopefully the C9 doesn't look like a wish ferrari

[@LatecoBraxatoris]

@@adamhallwood5768 Wish Ferrari :D:D:D:D:D You nailed it :D:D:D

[@brianlb78]

I think it's the front, a lot of people don't like the back but I don't think that looks too bad. The headlights popping up and the tall front end make it look odd too me.

[@Ty2late]

The front of the C8 is nice but the rear doesn’t flow just hella boxy and sharp

[@GETLITUP69]

Classic over style it for old guys syndrome...

[@AddTomatoes]

Do this with the Z07 package?

[@bane8895]

With those rims, the C8 sort of reminds me of a Ferrari 430 🤔

[@evilformerlys4704]

That's intentional as the front end also resembles the F430.

[@scoredbuffalo31]

I still don't really get the whole "Looks like a Ferrari" type point. Completely different body styles and not a lot of resemblance besides the mid-engine sameness.

[@2435rats]

What is the problem with the mustangs launch?

[@dfinma]

7:14 I'm quite surprised the revs drop so low during the launch. You'd think that'd all be figured out by now.

[@Codeblack_the_1]

Does the driver of the c8 have the pedal floored or is he holding back? These results seem tainted.

[@freddiejones4598]

I remember doing recruitment work for wejo back when they were a startup. They were based near Manchester ! Amazing stuff

[@Jerry-kd8zc]

With little more horsepower and torque from a turbo or blower added maybe next year the C8 would eat the mustangs lunch in any kind of race they ran.

[@bennett1586]

Stoplight to stoplight the C8 wins 10 out of 10 times. Not even close

[@natccamp]

There aren't any red lights on the interstate, and the cops catch the vette first. 10 out of 10 times.

[@bernardbrooks2889]

Thats one race i would like to see if both are equally modified , i mean add a victor racing stat c8 wing on the c8 for better aero dynamics .

[@jeffwisener1378]

When the more high performance versions of the C8 come out, won't be close.

[@killabee623]

Yes the Z06/ZR1 and the ZORA!!!

[@fattyburgeryank]

Will you be doing a review on the 1000hp gt500 by Hennessy ?

[@Jasta315]

Base model C8 vs top of the range GT500. Re test when a Z06 or ZR1 come out! Cant wait! These cars are getting nuts 👍

[@Aforgamon]

He addressed this at the end of the video... The Z06 and ZR1 will likely cost significantly more than the GT500.

[@mikedc3]

Who launches while looking at the other car?

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

Can't wait till they finally figure out the Z06 and ZR1 C8s out. I know they're waiting to see what competition looks like because they want to lead a new standard for muscle cars and entry level exotic cars alike.

[@godemperor7457]

You can already order a z06 c8. Starting at 120k

[@ConstantineJoseph]

Love this new format of car on car comparisons

[@lordfefe6908]

Damn! Naturally aspirated that's intense

[@masterpuck3830]

Limited edition 760hp GT500 vs stock V8 Vette. Call me when the Z06 comes out. Only 5000 GT500s made; with the track pack the price is over $90k compared to the $59k MSRP of the stock Vette. Expected MSRP of the 700hp Z06 $85k. Which would you take? The ZR1 is expected to be between 800-1000 HP.

[@mbal4052]

Shmee living life ¼ mile at a time 🤣

[@carlcampbell6827]

Those guys take off like they are at a stop sign near the school where they are picking up the kids.

[@-manillazilla8327]

I love the fact that the GT500 is the best mustang you can get and the C8 is the base model 😳

[@sauce1302]

I love the fact that you don't own either of these cars and never will 😳

[@TimsCabana]

Cool video Shmee... I recently brought my C7 Z06 in for service, and Chevy had delivered the new C8 Z06 for the day. I posted a walk around video on it. The dealership was telling me that they had 92 names on a waiting list, and that they were not taking any more names at this time. I asked them... realistically, how long will it be before you can take home a C8 Z06 for yourself, and they were talking like 4 years from now! :-( They are also planning on adding a $20,000 (we have it, and you want it) fee on top of however it prices out.

[@bruceleejr7631]

Call Bill Dickason chevrolet I. Gladewater Tx...and check availability.. not speaking on the z06 but they get your order in early..

[@williamhammond3998]

Shmee, your content as of late has been phenomenal!❤️

[@Shmee150]

Thank you so much!

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

It has always been phenomenal.

[@williamhammond3998]

@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again True, but I like American cars.😏

[@froste7952]

Even though you were on a track where is the safety equipment. Helmet?

[@Themusicexp]

Matt Watson joins the chat 💬

[@Spdx913]

Waiting on the z06 and zr1 version comes out.