2020 C8 Corvette Z51 vs Mustang Shelby GT500 // DRAG RACE, ROLL RACE & LAP TIMES

James and Thomas take the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 and the 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z51 on a full track test at the Throttle House Test Track: Drag race, drifting, and lap times! Can the new Corvette best Ford Performance's champion? Let's find out!
Huge thank you to our friends and family that helped on the day, and to Steve, who already knows he's a legend.
Written and Presented by: Thomas Holland, James Engelsman
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[@phazon0138]

Ford guy or Chevy guy idc, you can’t deny that both of these cars are friggen insane.

[@skyforgedgaming]

Still gets smoked by the gtr lol

[@phazon0138]

Sky Forged Gaming seriously. Now that’s a car that’s retarded insane lol

[@CoyoteFTW]

Sky Forged Gaming - neither of these cars gets smoked by a GTR fanboy let me lay down some facts for your small brain, GT500 1/4 in 10.6 the C8 in 11.4 the GTR ties with the C8 down the 1/4. And on the track GT350R already beat the GTR GT500 just destroys it I’m sure. As far as the C8 If it doesn’t tie I’m sure it’s faster than the GTR. On most tracks. Gtr is only better to 60 that’s it

[@mikesamra9126]

@@skyforgedgaming The GTR has AWD which helps but I think these cars would win with the right drivers.

[@skyforgedgaming]

@@mikesamra9126 nah man donut media literally did a video

[@owenbostic9832]

I’ve never been a Mustang or Corvette guy but both these cars made me love them. No matter who you root for both these cars are incredible

[@numarkaz]

I've always loved corvettes, but dang, I have a new respect for mustangs after this

[@EliSantana]

I'm a Chevy guy but damn that Mustang looks so much fun! White knuckle, scared for your life but grinning the whole way FUN!

[@robj2704]

Typical Mustang owner is 19, Corvette owner is 60.

[@Korawitbeam12]

I never feel in love with mustang&corvette this much

[@tennesseeriverfisherman9964]

I've always loved both, and these two cars are no exception. If only I could own both of them.

[@baker9472]

it’s crazy how this is literally the first made corvette c8 model and you still have the z06, and Zr1 to come which will be insane

[@eda8877]

The z 51 is 490 horse and the mustang is 700+ right ? Like you said they still have the 06 and ZR1 to come. They say that the 22 Vette will have a new 5.5 L 4 valve engine and talk of an additional electric in the front. Would be an easy 1000 horse and all wheel drive :)

[@steviej6093]

@@eda8877 yea it's almost 1000 pound weight difference, but after 60 that shelby should walk it.someone can't drive.

[@jonathangrams4943]

@@steviej6093 Wot, no

[@LevelUpSimRacing]

@@eda8877 760hp on the gt500

[@RobHTech]

I agree.

[@pigbenis2812]

I could do without the racing stripes on both. Luckily I can’t afford either.

[@pigbenis2812]

@GEO Mason a horse with stripes is a zebra.

[@pigbenis2812]

Yeah you’re also damn sure corvettes are trash. Where your opinions belong.

[@pigbenis2812]

@GEO Mason sounds like you’re they guy downstairs that drains the oil.

[@pigbenis2812]

@GEO Mason I understand that’s it’s not the same as a licensed engineer; which you aren’t. Otherwise you’d be blathering about that too.

[@pigbenis2812]

@GEO Mason jealous of being a fake engineer that tries to brag to strangers? No.

[@philipmarkos2749]

Nothing will ever beat James’ face when he’s trying not to spin out in any car let alone the GT500

[@StrykerV8]

I'm just amazed the 800hp redeye was almost 2 seconds slower than the 300hp, front wheel drive Civic. LMAOOOOOOO

[@helloiamytuser]

@@StrykerV8 weird way to say you only know about horsepower and nothing else about cars

[@Nick-eq8kq]

Alan Enriquez bruh💀

[@michaelregan427]

@@StrykerV8 why are you amazed the Challenger is a 4300+lb car built for drag racing on a track and highway roll racing. The type r is an unbelievable track car that can outbrake and outhandle the Challenger I'm not surprised it won when turns got thrown into the mix. Put each car in their element and the outcomes are exactly what the engineers would put $ on.

[@StrykerV8]

@Miguel A. Zelaya so the 300hp front wheel drive Civic WASN'T faster than the redeye on the track? Is that what you're saying?

[@aceseights8815]

RIP Carroll Shelby. Thank you for all your contributions to the automotive world dear sir!

[@ccol009]

-FOR REAL! I agree with you on that! Shelby man. Everytime I hear his name I think of that Shelby Cobra with that thick silver arch bar over the drivers seat! That car was a (little) MONSTER!

[@ZacharyJ21]

@@ccol009 so true man

[@ROCKO633]

It would be sweet if Shelby used the same ethics. The 1967 and 68 GT 500`s are the only ones that are TRUE Shelby`s. In 1967 the 500 did NOT say Ford or Mustang anywhere on the car or the title. They were branded Shelby American stamped on the Frame and on the Title, With an Authentic Carol Shelby Autograph on the Firewall. The 69 Shelby GT500 didnt ever live up the the Shelbly name. And none have since

[@aceseights8815]

Rocko Productions, thanks for ruining a memorial to a great man with a passion for automobiles... Maybe someone will do the same for you after you die... though I HIGHLY doubt you have ever contributed jack squat to anything!

[@coltoncarroll5046]

Damn didn’t know he spelt his last name the same as mine🤔🤑

[@joshbrelly1]

I find it amazing that two cars embodying such different design ethos are able to be that close to each other in terms of lap time.

[@spottedmango5484]

I’m a huge mustang guy I’ve loved them sense I first saw them. I love cars in general when I was a kid(cars 1) and idc how fast the mustang is I love it

[@Tywild327]

R.I.P Zora and Shelby, for all the mechanical marvels you gave us, and for revolutionizing Performance vehicles...

[@ranoshrafeek8837]

I love the way Thomas gets frustrated at james winning the roll race...lol luv u guys

[@StrykerV8]

The redeye was almost 2 seconds slower than the 300hp front drive Civic. LMAOOOOOOO

[@RRSmurf]

@StrykerV8 A straight line muscle car slower than a track oriented very hot hatch at a twisty track... Imagine that.

[@rbi_20]

No spoilers man

[@RRSmurf]

@@rbi_20 Consider this a lesson to watch the video before reading the comments 🤣😉

[@rbi_20]

@@RRSmurf I know but KZbin put them on top :(

[@WarriorsPhoto]

These are both brilliant cars. I am glad that we get to see them before the end of their respective runs. Thank you gentleman.

[@vmoya6631]

Great work guys on the racing. Also great work to you camera men. You guys also do a great job to capture the fun and bring it to my phone. Thank you so much!

[@juliencollombon3752]

Thank you so much america !!! From a litle jalous french Guy. You're all my awesome friends !

[@mauri123g]

What about the Citroen? 🤤 hahaha jk!

[@likeablelabradoodle4035]

Citroën Renault Peugeot Bugatti PSA Group Alpine Dacia Venturi Ligier Aixam Microcar PGO Delage Simca Panhard De La Chapelle DS Automobiles

[@davidd9510]

@David Siegrist the engine is German but Germans owned France a few times so i guess it could be considered french 😅

[@thenoseknows9391]

@David Siegrist Bugatti 😂👍🏼💙✌🏼

[@rowdybow25]

At the end of the day, the Mustang was never meant to compete with the Vette. Respect where respect is due. That Vette is a marvel of engineering. The Mustang is amazing in its own way. As a gear head, we should be so lucky that such cars exist in our lifetime. Before long, combustion engines will be obsolete to make way for our Tesla Roadster overlords. So let's enjoy the gas-guzzling, ridiculousness of today.

[@-manillazilla8327]

Amen

[@nathanplunkett4641]

Shelby would roll over in his grave hearing that. He built cars to dominate Let Mans and compete with Ferrari and Porsche. Ford failed his legacy.

[@jdproductions4078]

Amen to that brother

[@normwetherbee3403]

@@nathanplunkett4641 Except that he would pimp his name out to anybody that would pay for it...Dodge Omni anyone?

[@whitboy1982]

@@nathanplunkett4641 Ironically, Shelby was also around when alot of this happened, didn't he make the Shelby GLHS? Dont think that was winning any Le Mans races. This is what happens when people think they speak for someone else... how the hell do you know what he would think?

[@StoneofElohim]

It's funny: I'm a Corvette fanatic and my gf loves the Cobra. We both fell in love with each other's cars lol

[@sassysilver4451]

That is pretty amazing that the Corvette has almost 260hp less than the Shelby and performs that well and drives that fast. Hats off to the vette.

[@brandonmorrison8714]

With the vette being almost 1000 less not saying that the gt500 wouldn't still get waxed from a dig

[@ryze9153]

More like hats off to Ford cause that thing is over 4,000 lbs.

[@donaldkinder6716]

@@ryze9153 lol excuses mustang weight around 4100 lb vette around 3650 lb and 265 hp less beats the super charged mustang gt put the same power in the vette and you run off and leave the gt 500 out of view

[@ryze9153]

@@donaldkinder6716 no shit. The GT500 is front engine and very heavy. The Vette is neither, just has less power. Don't try to tell me about power to weight. And there's no excuses.

[@jasonwhite5611]

@@donaldkinder6716muscle car vs sports car 😂😂

[@MBM8MB]

Finally a track review that takes into account the tires! Makes such a big difference. Excellent video!!!

[@ceasardaniel2396]

Nope it was a totally unfair review

[@jmm1174]

Completely agree. Same tires testing👍

[@ulicesalcantar1274]

@@ceasardaniel2396 how

[@fasttime823]

@@ceasardaniel2396 Both the C8 and GT500 in this comparison have the same tires! How is that unfair??? Do tell!!??

[@andrejones3464]

@@fasttime823 Putting them both on cup2's or any r compound tire would be fair. I personally don't think the C8 will get much faster no matter what tire you put on it simply due to its weight distribution but the gt500 can only stand to get better with more traction. 760 hp in rwd car needs traction...pretty simple

[@caglioso]

“My name is Tom Holland, and I have been burdened with glorious lap time information.”

[@MatthewMilton]

Should I quit youtube my friends keep making fun of me for it

[@caglioso]

Matt Milton bruh live your life. If you enjoy something and it doesn’t harm anyone, I think a better question is why would you stop?

[@priscellamiles6122]

Both cars are awesome!! Love both. Now when racing a lot has to be given to the skill of the driver. Having a faster or moderately faster car but less skilled driver does not guarantee a win on the track. Love both these cars. I’m not the racer my son is and owns both the Shelby GT350 and GT500.

[@pfwww12]

Damnnn!!! American made! Both are amazing. Im a Ford lover. Fords has legs for days. If it wasn't a ending they can always catch up. Their pull is unbelievable

[@mdgreathouse]

I about died at "Dolce & Banana."

[@donywahlberg]

I would buy the shit out of a book about how Thomas turned his love of doing sweet sweet slides into a career.

[@johngault3315]

That was an awesome review. Thanks guys👍🏻

[@gozinta82]

Cool to see how the Camaro has really pulled its weight w/ Corvette and Shelby. Not having a Firebird anymore, it's good to see one of the originals still going strong.

[@HotRod8625]

Unfortunately the Camaro is going to be discounted in the near future and even worse I've heard rumors of an EV version. Please no GM!

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@HotRod8625 - 2023 or 2024 are the latest drop dates for Camaro, and Dodge Charger and Challenger are also slated for the bone yard around that time. Very fitting that the first real Pony Car will end up being the last! NASCAR will have nothing but Mustangs the way things are going! Lol

[@yimpyoi9808]

@@Loulovesspeedmustang is on the chopping block too after 2024

[@Loulovesspeed]

@@yimpyoi9808 - Not true at all sir! There is no sign of sales of the V8 Stang dropping anytime soon, and that will be the factor on the production life of the car. The last 2 weeks have seen the Camaro and the Challenger end their production. Many still desire a V8 powered vehicle and now Mustang and Corvette are the only choices left. The current S650 will be around until at least 2030, and possibly 2032.

[@jettpope2616]

That c8 is seriously impressive... But so is the mustang 🤤

[@jenko1417]

Honestly I’m a Chevy guy, but that GT500 is an absolute monster, the fact that the ZL1, GT 500 and C8 Z51 are literally within in a second of the lap times is absolutely brilliant and just shows that there are many options for American sports these days

[@angelgjr1999]

I’m impressed by the Mustang track times. Usually Mustangs don’t keep up with corvettes in tracks.

[@CALLIE.MP3]

@Tyler Selph but then again impressive, because the c8 is mid engine and that does almost all the work

[@carsonduncan6594]

Tyler Selph it’s VERY impressive, a car that has way to much horsepower to be able to keep up with it period. Sure its the top end but we’re talking about a MID eNGIne “super car”. Literally a Miata vs a boat in terms. Downforce and the amount of gs the corvette was hitting in the corners is ridiculous. The mustang should’ve got destroyed on the track but somehow didn’t. I’d like to see the carbon fiber edition vs the highest end corvette that would be interesting

[@AmatPlays]

@Bill Nye you sound like a BMW or Audi driver that has a 2.0L engine and calls it an "Exotic" car even tho you can't do half the 0-60 an american muscle car that costs half the price

[@trtatv]

Corvette storm crow! That’s hilarious. Love James and his obscure, nerdy, and regular use of movie quotes.

[@andmicbro1]

"movie quotes" Weeps in LorR books

[@StrykerV8]

Isn't it crazy that the 300hp front wheel drive Civic was almost 2 seconds faster than the hellcat redeye? Lmao

[@MrMustangrick]

Copying movie quote style from the show Billions.

[@drx1xym154]

@@StrykerV8 -- yes, except FWD cars are not fun, no fun at all!!!

[@JS-hw8ve]

@@drx1xym154 LOL.... sure, whatever you say. LOL

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

The C8 takes it in the corners , the Shelby in the straight ways . That was damn close!!

[@Eric-zs6rd]

C8 beats it in the straights if they're drag racing too, since the Shelby can't hook up. That's the problem with FR cars.

[@chadingram6390]

@@Eric-zs6rd Not on prepped surfaces like a drag strip, or in a roll race situation, or longer tracks, or in the ability to haul 4 people. The C8 shines on smaller tight tracks and short unprepped drag races.

[@77justjack]

@@chadingram6390 actually is doesn't LOL ...thats why they have a 1/4 mile ......not half a mile not 3/4 of a mile it ate that GT from a dig on a vehicle that has what 200+ more hp.

[@chadingram6390]

@@77justjack Ya that's not a prepped surface like I said, please read carefully before responding foolishly. The C8 is hundreds of pounds lighter and gets better traction with the mid engine design. So like i said, it excels at shorter unprepped drag races and smaller tighter tracks. The Mustang does better in all those other categories i mentioned. BTW there are absolutely half mile drag race events if you'd bother to look it up

[@77justjack]

@@chadingram6390 responding foolishly??? LMFAO dude get a grip ...they all raced on the same bloody unprepared surface/track , look at the list for times BUD! ....both those over priced jokes couldn't best MY SS 1LE...the only one to beat it was the ZL1 1LE and not by a large margin either ...again about 25 grand more then i payed for my SS.so maybe you better take stock of what your yapping about M8!!! I can see it in black and white here...clearly your delusional.

[@334trax2]

From great track test like this and my limited track time I come to learn horsepower is not the only thing. I absolutely love both of these cars. Love it absolutely love it.

[@rickstorm4198]

Exactly. I have a 1970 Ford Maverick that would wax both in the qtr mile, hang in the curves(until my brakes couldn't hang only got 13inch 4 pistons on frt single piston 12inch rear. Suspension is ridetech sn95 frt struts, manual steering rack quick ratio, (has electric assist but i turn it off racing for feel and better feedback) i have 2 alignment settings of course i have it setup to adj in 15 minutes) tires are 3053517 rear on 10 inch rims, 27540r17 on 9 inch rims frt. Trans needs to be upgraded for true road course though, 4r75w to handle 800rwhp, has Manual electric shift though, rear is 9 inch aluminum diff, and aluminum housing, steel bolt in axle tubes, 31 spline axles 3.73 gears, Detroit locker, 8 pt cage, carbon fiber hood and trunk lid, custom grill, custom rear spoiler, custom side exit exhaust, custom headers, Engine is a rare setup. 327 cubic inches 4.6l/5.3l stroker big bore. Block is a rare "cammer tr50 road race" unit... Sohc , truck flow 195s extra work. Custom cams, custom dual plenum intake (cross ram) 13.5 to 1 comp ratio, e85 fuel. Torque converter is 3800 stall. Cooling is overkill. Trans, diff coolers, etc... Watts link custom 4 link suspension, custom sway bars, etc... Car weighs 2750lbs. Dynoed 533rwhp 444ftlbstq on the engine Dyno it was 607fwhp 505tq. Qtr mile is 10.53 @132mph It also has a dual stage nos kit 150hp each stage. I've never ran it yet but on dyno it was mid 900hp

[@YusufGinnah]

That C8 is a thing to behold... An *_Engineering Revolution_* wrapped in a *_Corvette Evolution_*

[@nicholasalawine3796]

I think the Z06 is going to be a big wake up call like the 720s was

[@theexceedtm4466]

@@nicholasalawine3796 thats right

[@azertyaltin36]

You know europe makes mid engine sports car since the miura right?

[@YusufGinnah]

@@azertyaltin36 That lends to my point, almost all American 'performance' vehicles were all about a big old V8 in a straight line and not much else... This Corvette shows that the game has changed in the US, while the GT500's layout with 50%+ more power than the C8 is fighting to stay relevant...

[@emm_zr0674]

Now imagine the Z06, the Zr1 and the unconfirmed Zorra edition

[@jdmlover1084]

Dang that drag race! Just wait until the Z06 and ZR1 that thing is crazy

[@joshuaearnheart2756]

Gonna need a new trans before they add power. Who knows, maybe they’ll just ask ford for help again

[@ironbull2003]

that corvette is balanced and if you trow more power at it i do not think it will have a lot better lap times.

[@jdmlover1084]

ironbull2003 I guess we’ll have to see

[@lsjess4147]

Joshua Earnheart smh billion dollar company already has that worked out buddy that trans can handle a lot more hp easy

[@cat740dt]

let us Prey not the trans in this c8, they’ll have to switch to something stronger

[@surensargsyan1220]

That hell of a breath of Thomas, while doing hot laps!

[@bleudogboston]

Great show. Best thing since Top Gear and The grand tour!!!

[@jaethencarl6700]

The video: available in 4k My phone: 480p take it or leave it

[@sabyasachiroy7482]

My phone: 240p

[@Skrimbino]

Y’all got phones? Im watching this on my toaster

[@Konig977]

144p

[@gtasanandreascluckinbell]

@@Skrimbino im watching from my wallet

[@samiwasti8400]

Your phone can stream videos? I just see a slideshow of laggy pictures without sound

[@barackobama85]

I just wanna know what the camera man is driving

[@alien9114]

Honda Civic VTEC

[@potatostud1078]

Roadster

[@w3stern49]

Lamborghini

[@mdw23m1]

Tesla

[@velabela7634]

Saturn Wagon lol

[@xavierweathington9776]

The best car reviews I have seen 🔥💯

[@Lizpig]

Hey! Your videos are so much fun and those of those cars are absolutely so amazing and I've enjoyed that

[@piratexxxking]

Crazy how the C8 design makes up for the 200+hp difference

[@thegreengirlcru]

@@tylerking27 u can delete the comment lmao

[@cnewell1971]

@@tylerking27 no..a mustang gt500 is 760hp..the corvette is 495hp.. that is the only way a mustang would ever hang with a corvette! A mustang is not even in the same class as a Corvette!! Not even close!! Mustang is just a muscle car a Corvette is America's only pure sports car!! If mustang guys would drive a proper vette they would understand.. they are amazing cars!! Love all cars but a Vette is by far the best anerican car out there!! Period!!

[@tylerking27]

@@cnewell1971 yup I love the Vette and maybe it is the best American sports car but I’d still rather own a Ford GT.

[@cnewell1971]

@@tylerking27 Not me..i have a 2021 2ss 1le but i still want a C7 Zo6..test drove one when i had my oil change done on my car..omg!! That thing was amazing!!

[@tylerking27]

@@cnewell1971 ya I bet! I would love to drive either of them but honestly would never buy either of them unless I was rich and could pay cash. I have to drive a truck for my needs so a car like that would just be a toy for me and I can’t afford one unfortunately.

[@Tyrael112]

15 minutes up, and already 1,000 views. You're already so close to 1 million subs! I can't believe how fast we went from sub-100k to this! Nice work James & Thomas!

[@10181995hamza]

People love quality and this is quality

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks Tyrael!

[@mcflu]

I'm very happy to see the Corvette's transition to mid engine has been so successful. However, I would take that GT500 every time, it looks and sounds sooooo mean

[@geojerome461]

Both cars are awesome, but thjnkof what what a matched HP rating would produce....a crazy fast, unbeatable Corvette.

[@KoolHandJuke]

Me too. It kept the muscle car look while simultaneously being able to compete on the track. It looks like a brute. The Vette lost any semblance of street appeal. Hell, since '67 its entire character changed.

[@itsyoboiivan3255]

My favorite mustang is the fifth generation from 2005 to 2014

[@stevenmassey7586]

@@KoolHandJuke this Corvette is what the Vette was meant to be ever since they built the Bowling Green plant. Which is simply a world class sport car.

[@dilanashley4429]

Just got a 2023 C8 z51 yesterday and I can’t wait to get it somewhere where I can really open it up

[@Rscamaro_]

And this is just the first class of the c8 we haven't gotten the z06 or zr1 yet

[@Ws6Ms]

@Ben Arbo I think he means a c8 zr1 or z06

[@nalgas5569]

If the c8 is already this good with 495hp cant wait to see what it does with 700hp

[@aceofspades6667]

well we're going to get a N/A DOHC screamer in the Z06 next year with likely 600 hp and then a ZR1 in 2022 with 800 hp (twin turbo) and a hybrid Zora in 2023 with ~1000 hp. Things are looking great for the C8 platform going forward.

[@RBZ06LT6]

Matt M buddy i dont think its gonna have more than 700hp. Definitely not if its N/A of course but even turbocharged.

[@noahmcclure2515]

Is has been mostly confirmed that the Z06 will have a N/A FPC 5.5 liter V8. You can look it up and hear it being tested. Should have around 600-650 HP.

[@aceofspades6667]

@@noahmcclure2515 agreed we have seen test mules being run all over the place with high revving DOHC engines / NA. It's possible then don't release it but my bet as long as the power-train checks out that is our next Z06.

[@jmm1174]

It would be great to see the C8 Z06 VS Shelby GT500 CFTP 👍

[@alvinbigdog]

Love this vid. Shared with many friends.

[@MrMichele1070]

Thank you , for the review

[@dawnpoint]

Has anyone said production quality is on point? Because production quality is on point.

[@KingOGAV]

Came here to say this better than motortred

[@maddieluster3747]

People who watch these and leave hateful comments about the car they aren’t rooting for are weird. Just say you cant afford the car and go. 😂

[@Trump-jv8xf]

It’s not that they hate the cars, it’s how they represent them. The mustang is the car to beat in a drag race, so they make it loose more than it should on purpose to create a winning underdog.

[@Trump-jv8xf]

Case in point. The 2019 mustang gt auto vs the Kia stinger gt. I love both cars and both perform well but, the Kia stinger even on the street can’t beat the 2018+ mustang gt auto on the street. The set up mode and traction control was in wrong settings to purposely lose to the stinger gt. I have the actual race both on the street (in Mexico) and at the drag strip, the 2019 mustang gt auto (stock) wins every time!

[@traxxasrcfun]

@@Trump-jv8xf i agree. They need to have a stig like tog gear. The launch in the gt500 was horrific

[@yourhucklebearer9451]

If you can't afford a C8... THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR LIFE.. HILLBILLY$ rockin 85k Denali HD pick ups like it ain't a fuggin pick up truck...

[@balitrix]

Tony McClive most people with expensive cars have huge car payments and usually are broke as hell, you will learn that If you work at a bank for a few years

[@jjs777fzr]

I have brand loyalty. As long as its Dodge, Chevy or Ford. One thing the Corvette cannot do. Carry four people. Love them both. Proud owner of a Mustang, Challenger, Camaro and MC SS.

[@redbaron5308]

4:55 Can’t believe y’all pulled a Lord Of The Rings reference hahaha. I love this channel.

[@Theyoufeelme]

The base Corvette is a monster. Can't wait to see the zo6 model

[@marquaviouschester6947]

Oh yeah, a monster with the power of a 2015 mustang gt

[@Theyoufeelme]

@@marquaviouschester6947 have you seen the track times? How about the 0-60 and 1\4 Mike times.

[@marquaviouschester6947]

@@Theyoufeelme its barely faster than the c7. 1 second apart lap times, the c8 is 3 mph quicker, and people are putting this thing up against turbo s Porsches and a freaking shelby.

[@tabsirsafin4578]

@@marquaviouschester6947 but 0-60 faster than all american cars except for demon

[@marquaviouschester6947]

@@tabsirsafin4578 which is weird. The c7 got tossed out like day old sushi and the c8 suddenly became the world's fastest muscle supercar

[@rndargis0]

8:45 I'm just a robotic programmer and this is what I gather from the quote : Electrohydraulic shift mechanism = The shifting is made directly by an electric component insted of using the differance in pressure to make a shift .It's much more precise and faster. You can even program it to burn the clutch so slowly that the driver would not notice if you want to. Energy-efficient = need less electricity to work low-leak solenoids = less loss of pressure wen activating , thus it's even faster and more precise. TL;DR : it's faster and more programable than normal DCT.

[@Medic545]

I’ve really been enjoying the channel. The windmills make your track look for all the world like a video game😂

[@islandon22]

I had a Mustang Cobra and a Corvette. I loved these two cars. Corvette cache vs Shelby cache, hmmm. Tough call. The Vette was more of a "girl magnet", while the Stang is a "gear head magnet". Want to talk cars all night at the Burger Drive-in? Definitely get the STANG. You want to cruise with your favorite babe down Hollywood Blvd? Get the Vette. My call? No gear head can take me anywhere that she can!!!😎

[@chadingram6390]

Too bad you'll have to sell it after that for a GT500 to get those extra seats for the kids!

[@TechDove]

The C8 is an engineering masterpiece. That GT500 is no slouch either though. Much respect to America for getting it done in the Twisties

[@CoyoteFTW]

Wait till you hear about the Ford GT

[@savagetuner2404]

@@CoyoteFTW hey stupid, the ford gt is millions. The corvette you see here is under 70k. Clowned.

[@U2Jaime1317]

Corvette has been winning lemans since the mid 90's

[@TechDove]

@J S I never said either car couldn't handle?

[@RBZ06LT6]

J S and youll loose most of the time🤣🤣

[@albonfilms]

But, what happened to Thomas in '95? 🧐 Great review, lads! You guys are killing it, as usual!

[@kdmil2002]

Just saw one of the 2021 models of Shelby at the dealership in an electric blue color. Wow, that car was gorgeous!

[@armanimckoy2168]

This was expected. Both are really awesome cars.

[@TheGreatbigabyss]

Auh, no intro. I live for TH Intro's. I bet James comes up with them. He's hilarious!!!!

[@TwistedShadow90]

They don't normally do intros on track tests

[@gtmike916]

Man the Corvette C8 honestly just keeps wowing me. Really shows the difference between a precision engineered mid engine car, and a highly upgraded speed machine. I love the GT500 to death but that Vette is just so damn raw.

[@ROFLthisCOPTER]

J S such insight thanks....

[@biggboysouth]

@J S Someones butt hurt.

[@randyhernandez4330]

J S said the mustang fanboy

[@PS-bc5qt]

I'd take the Vette over this stang. Save $10000 and still have a better ride.

[@CoyoteFTW]

I don’t see it, bang for your buck maybe but I don’t see the wow factor. It’s a drivers race between these two cars the corvette really doesn’t perform that much better. It lost at VIR to this Mustang by more than a second and does the 1/4 in 11.5 seconds versus the mustangs 10.6. If it had better tires was able to put the power down I’m sure this comparison would’ve gone to the mustang. Like I said I just don’t see the wow where is it?

[@here_for_the]

Ownership of either car is a victory. Nice job by both manufacturers!

[@AB-nv7bz]

That gt500 looked scary and fun all at the same time.

[@samuelsuiaunoa5004]

"It shifts real nAiice!" You are exactly correct in your understanding of what it means. You also have a strong grasp of American English. I appreciate it.

[@siglavikingkearns8108]

The traitors also pronounce it zee instead of zed. Buggers.

[@ainchamama]

I keep saying they need to make a Ford GT Sport to compete against the Corvette. Keep the Ford GT, but just make a mass produced baby brother version. Like the 488 is to the LaFerrari.

[@VestedUTuber]

It would be a great opportunity to bring back the RS200.

[@Loki-ec9nc]

The gt500 would whip the c8 at the drag strip. These guys can’t drive!!!

[@WaspMedia3D]

​@Jack Benton Lol ... thats a lot of opinion you are trying to pass off as fact ... is a c8 faster than a huracan? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJnKhKegZ56DZqc BTW this video was about a mustang .. .why are you crying like a baby about the GT here? lol ... And because you obviously don't get it ... the GT isn't a dragster ... its a track car ...

[@callofgamer24]

@@VestedUTuber A modern RS200 would be a monster on the track and off road, but Ford would probably never do it. If they made an electric version though, the back could be used for some 2+2 seats or a large trunk, but then it wouldn't be much of an RS200.

[@VestedUTuber]

@@callofgamer24 It would still fit a gap in their lineup, though. Especially if it's more of a tribute car than a 1-to-1 update so that it can compete with the higher end corvettes.

[@joeruffer2953]

Like a lot of us, I love em both. For me the big difference is that the GT500 is available at MSRP today at many Ford dealers while the C8 at MSRP has a long long lead time before one can drive theirs off the lot.

[@Xaevryn]

That mustang in black and white looks absolutely brilliant. I love it.

[@decarloswilliams6099]

Hands down one of my top favorite reviews from you gentlemen. Putting 2 American icons thru the paces would definitely keeping me smiling all day. I truly enjoyed this🏎

[@yourway2494]

Can I just say how I love the photo finish edit pure 🔥🔥💨 keep up the good work guys💪🏼

[@cotajesus90]

i didnt even have to watch the video before hitting the like button cuz every video they put out is gold 🤌🏾😂

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I want both. I love Stangs and Vettes. I never thought a stang would handle that good . It's a big nose heavy beast. I'm not a track guy. I love strait line acceleration. And I have to say that vette is one sweet car. I can't help it. I want both

[@leesantos9711]

I am a Chevy guy but i love them both ! American Muscle rules .

[@dsm091]

Ford and Chevy are working together anyway now. That 10 speed is next level. America needs some real cars again.

[@rayjay5836]

You mean American / Canadian / Mexican muscle right?

[@dsm091]

@@rayjay5836 Look at how many cars GM used China for too. Toyota still makes more cars in the US than GM and Ford. Toyota makes some quality stuff too. I drive an F150 but I wouldn't mind switching to Toyota for my next truck. At least Americans build it.

[@sirdouglas.2870]

@@rayjay5836 uhh no. HE said American muscle. Not American muscle is only muscle. Allow him to like American muscle.

[@rayjay5836]

@@dsm091 he said American muscle rules but it isnt it's Canadian

[@D-Man_Jam]

We are in the Golden age of fast cars. Enjoy it while it lasts, folks.

[@lionsmane9737]

Give it 10 more years , you're gonna start seeing stock Honda's as fast as this

[@alexivan8615]

"Loud" fast cars better still be around for my lifetime.

[@ivancatalan373]

Soon there’s gonna be electric cars honestly. We gotta enjoy these engine powered cars

[@mickey2036]

@@ivancatalan373 Yup. Electric carts decked out as soccer mom cars that do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds.

[@D-Man_Jam]

@@LouieKZbin Muscle car purist, huh?

[@barnabydodd8956]

Would have loved to see an overlay of both cars on the track at the same time.

[@davidtelllez2876]

😱I can't wait for the z06 & Zr1 version 👏

[@barrysoetoro3488]

265 less HP and look at how close it is. Wowza! Can’t even imagine the Z06 when it comes out soon. Unreal.

[@jebediahestabob3646]

Barry Hussein Soetoro it’s cuz it has better traction. If he launches at lower rpms with better tires it would smoke the C8 I think. Also love the profile pic😂

[@v_stands_for_value124]

C8 ZR1 with maybe 700hp

[@graphite718]

@@jebediahestabob3646 Not just better traction, power to weight ratio is a REAL thing

[@pilot88pro]

@@v_stands_for_value124 850

[@razatiger22]

@@v_stands_for_value124 ZR1 will have 800+ HP

[@algreentube]

I am shocked at HOW close this actually was. So impresseed with the c8 Corvette, and every time I see a new video, I get even more impressed. WELL DONE CHEVROLET

[@dallasfrost1996]

The track is what Chevrolet was born for! The C8 does amazingly, also last season that ZL1 was as fast! Chevy is making some serious track weapons! And to only think that this is only the stingray... Man I can't wait for the ZO6!

[@CumDrinker1]

@lat woods Ford figured it out with a way bigger price tag idiot

[@Harmonic14]

@lat woods Ford hired British engineers to do it for them and just stuck a big V8 in it. lmao

[@salvadordollyparton666]

@@Harmonic14 Carol Shelby, Holman and Moody, etc are british? Hmm, learn something new every day...

[@salvadordollyparton666]

@@CumDrinker1 get what you pay for, idiot. A 2 seat mid engine sports car, and an extra liter, shaves 3 tenths off a 2+2 front engine rear drive. Yeah, that's what gm calls a success. And why they're comparing it to the mustang, and not the gt. The older gt would probably smoke the c8 on the track.

[@jimjohngirard]

I just freakin' love your cast....what fun!!!

[@sterlingspor7851]

Great video, fun to watch. What a time to be a car guy huh?

[@conxptexe]

Close to a mil subs! Can't wait man!

[@alexivan8615]

And with vids like these... Shud be not too distant

[@conxptexe]

alex ivan ikr

[@conxptexe]

👾

[@alexivan8615]

Pretty sure more subs = more $$ It's good cuz they will continue making more awesome vids for us. Or at least be an incentive to. Also, it's simply a nice wish as a thanks to them for having put in all their work already.

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks buddy!

[@neilnacamuli9940]

I love the longer and more involved videos like this one, can’t wait to see what you have coming this year keep it up guys! (maybe a touch of aloe would help too)

[@randybarnes6451]

Im in love with corvettes & Victor Racing parts for vettes, ever since my friend told me about them i cant stop buying parts for my car!

[@kale6772]

Bro, James is so damn funny. The solenoids part had me 😂😂😂.

[@darrylj4554]

I would be happy with either one of them. i like both Chevys and Fords, todays cars are definitely amazing!

[@RubyXIII]

same honestly although i rather the mustang because... its a fuckin mustang

[@Maur460]

Mustang all day for me, but that layout for the Vette is insane. A Mid-engine lightweight platform was always the sauce that the Vette needed. A TT or SC version with a few tweaks will be a crazy entry level supercar for those with the 💰

[@micarone]

I've always been more of a Vette-guy, but I'm not hating Mustangs at all. Both names and cars are just so iconic in the American car industry. I'd more than than gladly take either of these cars in my garage any day and any time. Both of them look good outside, both of them can perform and both of them are just cars, that most of the world knows about. These are two American legends, so I just can't hate either of them or take an actual side for judging.

[@davidpinita]

You always know what car is gonna win. It’s always Thomas

[@jonathanparker5375]

I love this one for sure. Mid engine modern muscle meets modern muscle front engine of two of the most iconic cars in America. You can't top that.

[@rocc6596]

Corvette isn’t really a muscle car. It’s an “American muscle” but it’s a sports car. And z06/Zr1 a super car.

[@Harikarikillboy-fs5vl]

It would be amazing to have either one of these cars.

[@pfwww12]

Whoaaa that Corvettes handling and ability to jet insanely fast in a just split second is just crazy

[@erinfreize4717]

I spent plenty of time playing with the Chevy visualizer and that Vette build is exactly how I'd build my color combo. Now I just need to win the lottery...

[@BERGERJeah]

Seen this just came out and make my morning better! Thomas, you have to track the GT350R! I got one of you need one for testing, I promise you that the “R” on the end is much more than just a letter!

[@burgerbandit3646]

@konrad hass The ZL1 is fast but unappealing. The GT350R is so much more special.

[@TrevForPresident]

I’d take a GT 350, pocket the cash difference and never think twice about the R spec. Wonderful car but the victim of diminishing returns.

[@burgerbandit3646]

@konrad hass How is the R shitty exactly? And you talk about turning heads like the GT350 doesn't do the same, watch reviews on the car.

[@fordfiveohh]

Again great production quality guys...sound and video is awesome!!

[@jaytroxel3495]

I'm really enjoying the 'Let's watch the rest of the lap' change... :)

[@palefaced1]

It'd be interesting to see the times of the track pack gt500 on psc2 tires.

[@MG-pw7jp]

Been waiting for this video for so long. I love it.

[@jasonlommen4769]

Kudos to the Vette, beautiful car, but I’m a Mustang junkie. I’ll take the pony every time!

[@divinecodak5259]

Ur weird lol. COrvettes look much better than mustangs

[@jasonlommen4769]

Hell no! Plus nothing sounds like a Ford V8.

[@warrendewey7556]

Awesome vid guys

[@genatorbol]

“Yeah, she drifts. And she sounds better doing it” 🤟

[@madeulook5872]

Debatable. All about preference

[@trafficon2wheels]

Love the Borla sound.

[@genatorbol]

@@trafficon2wheels yeah me too. That’s what I’m rolling with as well

[@tskraj3190]

Ford actually programmed the engine to cackle when you let off the accelerator.

[@chriskazmierczak5224]

Mustang owners: Yeah it drifts Crowd of people: Run!!!

[@aidanscott64]

Haha

[@trabant.shitposting655]

Shut up kid

[@chriskazmierczak5224]

@@trabant.shitposting655 no because it's true

[@trabant.shitposting655]

Chris Kazmierczak maybe just learn how to drive and understand what a drift is . 8yo sUpRa kids will never understand

[@itssDrake]

@@chriskazmierczak5224 it depends on the driver 🤡

[@marcuscasagrande7596]

Is it better to have shift pedals spin with the steering wheel, or stand at the same position independent of position of the whell. My car has the first option (like the ones in this video) and sometimes when making a hard corner that requires around 360+ turning of the wheel, I get lost about where the shift up and shift down paddles are, which makes me lose time sometimes. How you guys handle that?

[@matadk4330]

Dayuuum that GT500 😍🤩 what a beauty

[@georgefitter7656]

I have a 1964 Vette coupe and enjoy going slow while watching the people gawk at one of Detroit's coolest designs! Happy motoring!

[@gavinschulte3017]

Your vette came from missouri you tard