U-DRAG: 2023 Corvette Z06 vs. 2020 Shelby GT500

Welcome back to Edmunds’ U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races! In this episode, it’s a battle of American muscle as the hot new 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 faces off against our long-term Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Both are insanely capable sports cars, though they go about their missions in very different ways. Which one will take home the trophy? Find out with Edmunds’ Clint Simone in the video above!
Chevrolet Corvette pricing & review: edmu.in/42OZVnu
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 pricing & review: edmu.in/3NtoqyZ
00:00 Intro
01:05 The Numbers
01:27 Race 1 Prep
02:27 Race 1
03:47 Race 2 Prep
04:36 Race 2
06:24 Stats Recap
08:05 U-Drags Leaderboard
08:37 Z06 In-Car Run
09:14 GT500 In-Car Run
09:51 Edmunds' Take
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[@edmundscars]

Happy 4th of July, America! Which of these two American muscle powerhouses would you prefer to drive up to the BBQ in? Let us know in the comments.

[@bluebomber697]

Z06 hands down.

[@planet_mustang]

Z06 Baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[@MrTwone79]

The Corvette everyday

[@jf5553]

A better question is which one can you afford? 😂😂😂

[@philippeleblond9631]

No carbon fiber track package for the GT500, Edmunds car you are a joke!!! Again to make the C8Z look good!

[@BrendyNew]

UDrag is actually genius... How'd this not be done before

[@tsmith4719]

I think there was a scene in fast and the furious 2 where they raced in this way

[@kcdesignconcepts5216]

This was done before I believe back in the 80s it was a Corvette against a 427 Cobra. Needless to say that 80's Corvettes did not live up to their name

[@Derekjones85]

It was done in 2 fast 2 furious 😂😂😂😂

[@MeatloafMelvin]

They have false info and missinformation/tests sometimes, but its a pretty cool concept.

[@Phat_rabbitt]

I think a it was done in one of the FF franchise

[@eugeniomartinez2330]

This is literally the ultimate way to test two cars against each other. It hits every measurement racing.

[@geemanbmw]

I agree it's pretty darn good

[@beeleuazevedo8142]

It does not measure everything, it misses high and mid speed cornering

[@_whyte.woods_1256]

No, it's not. There is no lap time, no actual "driver". Just two schmucks joy riding

[@GoatedOne201]

@@beeleuazevedo8142in which the Vette still would've dominated

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

@@beeleuazevedo8142correct but its general handling rather then benchmarking a track car. The Nuremberg ring is a proper full performance test of road cars

[@willrobinson4976]

That Z06 is no joke, it simply haul azz. Love them both.

[@Sahadi420]

You mean the $160K car beat the $81K one??? I'm a Corvette fan....but this thing isn't a Corvette. That would be like calling the Ford GT a Stang. Remember "they're gonna start at $60K?"

[@MidwestMotor]

Cannot wait to see what the ZR1 will bring to the table! I'm guessing it's going to be a twin-turbo setup. Mark my words....

[@evilformerlys4704]

​@@Sahadi420Where are you getting a GT500 for $81k? 🤔

[@aab350z]

@@Sahadi420 You could get a "base corvette" for $60k new back in 2020. That was before the US government printed 6 trillion dollars over the course of a couple of years though.

[@Sahadi420]

@@evilformerlys4704 1:23

[@ProjectAjax]

I'm glad GT500 is back on the leaderboards. Now for a Ford GT before they go out of production!

[@jp23x]

Leaderboards? It can't even put the power to the ground. It's literally just another dyno queen.

[@4digitShelby]

@@jp23xtell me you know nothing about these cars without telling me you know nothing…..the 20+ GT500’s are faster than a ZL1 1LE around a track, faster than a C8, and are on par with GT3 RS times too.

[@BB-pg5kl]

​@@jp23xyet is beats almost all cars in it's class. Even the 1s Chevy offers.

[@burgerbandit3646]

@jp23x ngl, that's a terrible take-away

[@4digitShelby]

140k spec car vs a 74k spec car for one, the c8 z06 is nasty in its own league, but considering it’s double the cost of the gt500, I’d say the coupe put up some dang good competition vs a dedicated race car with carbon ceramic brakes for instance.

[@keithcollins7435]

For a muscle car the GT did not do bad. That Corvette is so sweet looking!!! Wow

[@edmundscars]

The GT500 has insane performance, the Z06's is just more insane 😂

[@norwegianblue2017]

The GT500 is well beyond being a muscle car. Only the Dodge Charger/Challenger are still really in that category.

[@skillz1855]

The GT isn't a muscle car it's actually a pony car

[@joshuapounds7646]

@@edmundscarsplease we need a 911 turbo S here 😩😩

[@Freddy_Confetti]

Way to ruin the video for others champ

[@pjwhalen5104]

This is a great concept! So much better than just 0 to 60 or quarter mile only. Please make it a bit better. Put the good driver in each car at least twice - once in each lane if not more. Show us how good these amazing cars can really be after you have a slight learning curve on each one.

[@skylerallens]

That's why they swap drivers which should be enough to justify performance for each vehicle.

[@brometheusthefirstbro4302]

@@skylerallensyeah but no 2nd runs kinda limits the results legitimacy. One can get a really good lucky first run and then the other can just be average swapped run and that makes when car edge out a win when it shouldnt have

[@trauma6843]

Not going to lie, was NOT expecting the GT500 to get skulldragged by bus length, especially when it got the jump. Holy crap the Z06 is quick!

[@mr171009]

It was made to compete against the ford gt, but gets gapped ugly lol

[@Clooger-]

Yeah the GT500 is kind of shit for losing with a blower

[@FuriousCapCut]

@@Clooger- bro called a car thats faster than a gt3 rs on a track and a hellcat on a strip a shit car

[@jds1342]

Driven a GT500 exactly as is like this one on track, it handles amazing! Z06 is even better on turns and weighs so much less. A CFTP GT500 would have given the Z06 more of a challenge, but other than that amazing race. Two American beasts.

[@donaldkinder6716]

NOT even close and mustang has over 100 more hp than the Vette

[@adrienmcmillan4025]

​@donaldkinder6716 the Vette is 300 pounds lighter . What's your point ?

[@kalgstol]

@@donaldkinder6716 this is also the zo7 package. Literally comparing apples to oranges

[@RyTrapp0]

"weighs so much less" - and it's still an absolute TANK, ugh. My biggest qualm with that car, the design the most gnarly engine that the Corvette has ever gotten, but they don't put it in a package that has REAL weight reduction on par with that engine. The Z07 option gives a decent weight reduction, but I believe it's all just from the Carbon Revolution wheels, doesn't seem like they went after weight anywhere else. "The best Corvette ever" shouldn't weigh 3700lbs lol.

[@racistdoctor5818]

@@donaldkinder6716the vette is mid engine. Do you have no idea what that weight over the rear axle does?

[@highpeaks6542]

Did anyone check that the vette is 2X the price? What do you expect? For $5K the GT500 is 900 hp or more. Better tires. Try again and have $70K left over

[@Lichtywara1]

I would really be curious to see the Ford GT go against that Z06. That would be a cool race!!

[@alangil40]

I would like to see Ford make the GT more affordable as in the Corvette price range with higher production numbers. Then we would have a true Corvette rival that is more accessible. Maybe that takes the "specialness" away from the GT, but what's the point of a super low volume car that nobody actually drives or sees on the road?

[@pslim68]

It's been done already on another channel

[@Raul619Meza]

​@@pslim68do you remember which channel?

[@pslim68]

@@Raul619Meza Yeah it's called Throttle House

[@JS-nd1po]

The Ford Gt is one of the coolest American cars. I also wish I could see one in the road. The corvette is a great car, however they aren’t as special as a GT.

[@MidwestMotor]

I'd love to see a roll-race with these 2 also! Great matchup! 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@cliffordhaines6495]

ooooo this right here!!!! i hope they do that

[@Jpogg51]

Gt500 wins

[@realdeal7188]

Roll race lol😂

[@DS22723]

There's already a YT Shorts of both car racing and the GT500 taking the W as usual

[@BB-pg5kl]

GT500 would win. Just look at the finish line speeds here.

[@390fe451]

Look at the first race (the clean one). The Zo6 gets almost all of it's advantage off the line. The GT500 actually gained on the Zo6 after that. Bonkers!

[@bluebomber697]

That is what 100 extra horsepower and nearly 200ft-lbs of torque will do lol.

[@sulkmahidonkeydek3424]

No driver just sucks

[@fasttime823]

The Z06 is a Beast!! 🔥 🔥

[@housepianist]

@@sulkmahidonkeydek3424a majority of gt500 owners will suck at driving it at its potential. And besides, since these cars are driven in the real world, there’s no way you can exploit its true performance so cars like the gt500 will always be tire-shredders on the street.

[@sulkmahidonkeydek3424]

@@housepianist actually Kurt was driving the gt500 well, it was the guy in the Z06 who was holding back

[@jpracing893]

Be good to see the braking stats as well, like if it was possible to see entry speed at the braking cone and how much they’ve slowed down by the turn. This is such a good series hope you do looooooads more of it.

[@mr.boombah6511]

I’ve had my Z06 now for a few months absolutely great car. I’ve had a few exotics, but this car has exceeded expectations.

[@scotty305]

Great race! If you get a chance, I'd like to see an old-vs-new race, same model. For instance C7 Corvette vs C8 Corvette, to show how much the new model has improved.

[@DBABAE]

Z07 package vs CFTP is what we need. Or base vs base. Not 100% fair here but good race. Truthfully the CFTP GT500 vs the base Z06 is actually the comparison that’s closest in terms of MSRP

[@fasttime823]

What we need is the Camaro ZL1 1LE vs the GT500 CFTP or Base ZL1 vs Base GT500 in this same format and see how it shakes out!! Mustang vs Corvette two cars in two totally different categories.

[@GinNBoost]

Lol imagine thinking that some nicer aero and spoilers would make any difference in the outcome. The GT500 is only good for Highway pulls. It can’t compete with the Z06 when you have to actually start, stop and turn.

[@DBABAE]

@@GinNBoost Lol imagine thinking the Z06 with carbon fiber wheels and bespoke tires wouldn’t have an advantage. CFTP would have less rotating mass, better braking, better turning, better acceleration, better grip/traction than this base model. Who’s talking about aero? 🥱

[@GinNBoost]

@@DBABAE your response sounds like major cope. The Z shits on the GT500. Get over it. But for $150k it better.

[@RiceCzechs]

To your point, we would've loved to have a Carbon Fiber Track Pack car to use, but the GT500 is already out of Ford's fleets and is no longer readily available. We had our long-term GT500 that we owned that doesn't have the CFTP, so it was this or nothing. Honestly, I wouldn't expect for the end result to change given the gulf between these cars.

[@shanemoye7476]

Same outcome probably, but seriously you guys couldn't get a Gt500 track pack to go up against a Z07 package?

[@voodoodiecast]

This GT500 is their own long term unit. It has been tested numerous times in the last 3yrs.

[@shanemoye7476]

@@voodoodiecast Oh, ok. I understand. So, they needed a Z06 non Z07 then. I see what you’re saying.

[@jameshadad8569]

Agreed. This was unfair to the mustang. If you're gonna race a chevy you should have the chevy suspension upgrade on the mustang. You do know that the CFTP magneride was developed by GM for cadillac? In the early 90's.

[@dallasfrost1996]

Sure, though the Z06 would still win.

[@jagger2001]

Love catching these races, this was a great match up. Would love to see a side -by-side roll race after the U -drag just to see how they compare with the launch taken out of the equation

[@Mandolin1944]

What a GREAT video! Even with all the horsepower the Mustang did not seem to be able to match the Corvette on any part of the race.

[@cliffordhaines6495]

YES been waiting for this! Great race! I knew Z06 would edge it out but man GT500 gave it a great go at it, love that car.

[@YusufSayed-px2xy]

Front engine vs mid engine

[@cliffordhaines6495]

@@YusufSayed-px2xy oh yeah the edge is definitely in favour of the Corvette but mustang didn't lose that bad. Now I wonder if it was a rolling race would it be different cause that launch on the Vette is crazy

[@BB-pg5kl]

@@cliffordhaines6495 the vette would lose the rolling race. The mph shows that. That's not what it was made for though. Neither of these cars are made for that.

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

​@BB-pg5kl no... that's because they didn't lower the tire pressure to 24psi like the GM manual says when tracking them. Auto journalists are required to run door panel psi recommendations which is 35psi, and it beads the tire to have safer traction in rain and the slick portion of the tire stays lifted off the surface. It hurts launch, braking, and cornering performance

[@chabweezy9905]

@@YusufSayed-px2xy doesnt matter the amg gt bs is front engine and would win

[@KT-yc5ro]

I like the way y’all do your races with the roll,u turns , and switching cars/drivers,etc…

[@skylerallens]

I agree. It keeps things fair especially with the driver swap.

[@fritzmeynejr2983]

That Z06 is a terror. Wow! Even with the 2nd race and the 500 jumping, the Z0^ still out the 500 down. This U-Turn race adds a new dimension for real world performance.

[@kevintran963]

I think a ZL1-1Le would be a better race for the GT500. I can still seeing the GT500 winning out of raw power on the roll back, but the lighter weight and handling of the 1le should make it interesting the first half. Please make it happen Edmunds

[@user-oc8sr3ml9m]

Zl1 is a track monster. Corners baby!!

[@drehahaha]

We all knew how this would end but we'd love to watch it anyway🤘

[@rustlebruxz0013]

I'm not in the market for cars like these (I drive a Subaru Forester) but I do enjoy watching these races. :-)

[@fallback8314]

subaru makes GREAT cars though

[@GhostlyGhille]

All I want to say is stop driving under the speed limit in the left lane...

[@marcuslatrent528]

​@@GhostlyGhilleand tell your friends, the prius drivers, also. Thanks, bro

[@WhiteZ50Won]

This is an awesome way to showcase every aspect of a car. Lets the cars with raw power shine and also exposes weaknesses. Id love to see you guys run a final run that is the same format but start from a 30-40 mph roll right from the beginning to eliminate all wheelspin.

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Love this format!

[@user-qi8jk8pl8e]

Why GT500 didn’t used carbon fiber track package.Let the GT500 vs ZL1 and Hell cat

[@chrisdavis811]

Love the U- drags , keep that coming

[@99-Zulu]

The Camaro tends to launch better on unprepped surfaces. Also tends to achieve higher G's as well. I wonder how close it would be with the GT500 vs the ZL1 1LE.

[@ishnoorbabra3793]

even though the gt500 is faster, a camaro like u said is not only is very good at launching, but also handles very well so itll prolly win.

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@ishnoorbabra3793 Camaro ZL1 1LE 7:16 ring time says it all.

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@bob-qi4nr Not really considering the GT500 hasn't been to the ring yet.

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@burgerbandit3646 Will never happen

[@burgerbandit3646]

@bob-qi4nr Not officially atleast.

[@MattsMissionMarine]

I can't wait to see the E-Ray on U - Drag.

[@robertgardner2782]

Z06 beats it already.

[@MattsMissionMarine]

@@robertgardner2782 I didn't realize they already had it on U-Drag. Thank you, I will search for it now.

[@markguy6760]

Not true…….E ray is even out yet.🙄

[@jeanchristopheverges4981]

Great comparison that I was expecting !… I know it’s not easy, but would have been fair to race a ZO7 with a trackpack GT500… or a base ZO6 with this GT500.. I don’t say it would have changed results..But the gap for sure would have been smaller…🤷‍♂️. Congratulations, this U-Drag is a must in my mind to compare cars..😊👍👌

[@Icygt500]

Imagine the zr1!!!!

[@edmundscars]

ZR1 is gonna be crazy!

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

Hell, the E-ray wld win this race....

[@burgerbandit3646]

@@Forever.Remain.Nameless Lol, the E-ray would beat the Z06

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

@@burgerbandit3646 thts what I said....

[@robertgardner2782]

​@@burgerbandit3646Eray already lost to Z06.

[@zylixevade2469]

U-drag is a whole different level of drag racing and pushing the cars to the to max

[@MisticDW]

I like the this idea of U-Drag Race, we get to see just a bit more of the cars capabilities

[@TheWoebegoneJackal]

You guys should really consider doing a series like Hoonigan's This vs That with the U-drag and modified cars. This is so much more interesting to watch than a straight drag! 👍

[@drewhiz7334]

Two different class of vehicles...cmon lol. Bring out the Camaro ZL1 for the stang gt500 Otherwise, great video.

[@edmundscars]

They may technically be different classes, but we still felt it was an interesting race given that the Corvette is down on power (670 vs. 760) compared to the Shelby while weighing a few hundred pounds less. You never know!

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

They never will. Jason Cammissa started this Corvette vs Mustang junk and you tube ran with it. The Camaros on track are monsters, but lose in acceleration simply on Horsepower.

[@kareemhailey9585]

I agree with you but you must admit the gt500 took a big leap in performance its just the c8 took a big leap in performance too

[@roblowndes7829]

On the old course, before y'all lengthened it (I think), both the C8 Vette and Caddy CT5-V Blackwing ran a 31.4 but I'd love to see @Edmunds bring the Caddy back for a re-run on the longer course.

[@skylerallens]

That GT500 ain't no slouch despite being gapped hard by that Z06. I would be just as happy with either one. Love these cars!

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work fellas

[@thegreeneyej]

More U-Drags! Please!

[@cstraley]

Awesome! What happened to the rolling start?

[@brianhensel6656]

It's refreshing to see two people treat each other with respect and be agreeable and humble.

[@seannomoney20]

great video but my feedback. you should've got the gt500 with the carbon fiber track package as it has better aero and tires which would def help for this. and instead of a gt500 you guys could've done a c7 zr1. i think that could've been an interesting comparison

[@halow4]

I agree 100 percent. Ive seen both the c7 zr1 and gt500 drag race on the street and they are neck n neck with the zr1 barely edging it above 160-170

[@seannomoney20]

@@halow4 yea it would be a cool comparison of "old" vs new

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

​@@halow4that's only the manual ZR1, The auto ZR1 walks the GT500. Horsepower obsessed raced his manual Zr1 against a C8 Z06 and they were neck and neck with the ZR1 having a slight edge. The auto has an extra gear and shifts much faster, and it has a shorter final drive ratio for better acceleration

[@gaddyify]

All that Aero hurts the cars straight line performance. That large wing is creating unwanted down force on the straights. The non Z07 package, would've pulled away from the GT500, even harder.

[@seannomoney20]

@@gaddyify that is true although the track pack also gives it better tires, more downforce, and seat removal. i think it woul've performed better with those since its not like its a top speed run

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

The Z06 has a strange issue with its brake by wire system where it can sometimes misjudge its needed pressure, until GM fixes that with a software update the only fix is turning ABS off. A lot of us on the track have seen the issue but it's quite rare

[@Howdy762]

have you had track time in the c8 z06?

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

It would have been nice if they both were their respective carbon fiber track pack variants….

[@cloudsmith7803]

Still won't make a difference, 400lbs and mid engine is still physics that lighter wheels can't fix.

[@evilformerlys4704]

Same results, slightly quicker time overall. Basically no difference, so no point.

[@os2383x]

Z06 was always going to win but the GT500 ran it far closer than it should. Superb result.

[@gaddyify]

That race wasn't even close. Can't wait for the ZR1 and Zora.

[@arkhsm]

Handling pack vette vs base Shelby. The vette won the launch ONLY !!

[@gaddyify]

@@arkhsm 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@abz5485]

80k base gt500 was much closer than I thought it would be. Give ford performance an extra 50k to shave 600 lbs off and this would be a different race

[@gaddyify]

@@abz5485 That's not even the top teir Corvette, that title belongs to the ZR1 and Zora.

[@TheFlashSpeedforce]

Before I get into the main subject here, let's give credit where credit is due: another most excellent video. Great camera placement, impeccable editing, great sound, entertaining (sometimes hilarious) comment, and a professional handling and delivery of a subject matter which is not easy to capture in video. Hats off to your entire team. On the actual subject, I must disclose I'm a hardcore GM guy: I have right now in my garage a 4gen FIREBIRD, a 5gen CAMARO and a CHEVY SUV. Having said that, while I'm elated and impressed by the CORVETTE demolishing performance and consistent results, I do acknowledge the victory of the pony car in this contest. True to its roots as an affordable high performance steed with a somewhat accesible price range; an authentic contact sport athlete which put up one serious fight; the contender punching above its weight class. The C8 Z06 VETTE is, in its own right, a legitimate world class, top tier super sports automobile. It delivered results according to its pedigree and exotic car status. For about half the price, and much lesser mechannical complexity, the MUSTANG SHELBY GT delivers above its price range and fulfills all the high and exacting expectations set up for it. Delivered stupendous results which, under other conditions, can be improved upon - that is the most impressive issue here: these results are not the absolute capabilities of the car. It's quite a car... no, it is a huge lot of high performance auto for the money. And that makes it a deserving winner in any objective and impartial contest or comparison. Again, thanks for an outstanding and entertaining presentation.

[@charlietango6546]

Is it me or did I not see the rolling start part of the show that's mentioned in the description???

[@bonustimeslots]

The "roll" is considered to be the return trip. It's not a true rolling start.

[@Fmandan77]

Maybe I missed it, but I would like to see the U-DRAG race between a Base GT500 like this vs a Redeye Challenger, two very comparable cars.

[@fabioribeiro5071]

Now this is a proper performance test. 👌👏

[@Akash10ify]

We'd like to see a Nismo GTR vs Corvette Z06

[@scottsayer6012]

Nice work, insane rides!

[@hugdeath929]

Since I see that you have regular cars on the show like the WRX & BRZ can we see some other regular pairings like X3 M40i vs GV70 3.5 T and G70 3.3T AWD vs Stinger GT2 ?

[@usonumabeach300]

Camaro zl1 and a challenger/charger next?

[@avon2alpha676]

🤫🤫 MOPAR fans are quiet, be black tire marks all down the track. And five cones hit in the turn!!

[@livinglife3230]

@@avon2alpha676better us hittin’ cones than people 😹 #🐈🐈🐈

[@gaddyify]

Think you Edmunds, for finally pitting these two stock cars together, I hope this will finally settle the argument. What's so scary is there are two faster Corvette that's in the works. The mighty ZR1 and the Zora.

[@kalgstol]

This is not a stock zo6. Stop with the nonsense

[@gaddyify]

@@kalgstol You got to be a 13 year old? So Edmund use a modified Z06 against the GT500, lying and stating its stock??? Troll go away.

[@mEmEzMaN...]

​@kalgstol it literally is They aren't suddenly comparing modded vs stock cars

[@tornatic1983]

Both cars are bad ass but between two im taking Z06 all day everyday. Mid engine, top down driving when you want it, damn good at the drag strip or road course. Also nice interior and sound

[@jmmch3358]

I remember a MT Shelby GT500 without the CFT that was matched and had similar lap times against the lower power but lighter ME Corvette C8 Z51 both of them riding on similar tires.

[@DS22723]

Took Chevy long enough to "take down" a 4200+lbs GT500, in a U-Drag races of course 😂 Now do a proper roll race or a drag race and we'll def see that GT500 towing that Corvette to the junkyard 👏

[@camclarke9952]

A base c8 whooped that ass,save it fordtard

[@UkWiLdCaTs4L1Fe]

It’s a NA car lol. Also that gt500 wants no part of that corvette on a road course either. There is more to a car than just going in a straight line.

[@chabweezy9905]

that land yacht gets confused when it sees the slightest corner

[@evoviiiyou831]

Thanks for this one gents! Would love to see this car with the GT500 on drag radials.

[@juanc5149]

Drag radials would do suffer slightly at the turn.

[@YusufSayed-px2xy]

They should have used the carbon fiber track package GT500 which has sticky tires

[@unfairsanic5089]

No go, it will not turn

[@CoyoteAUS]

@@YusufSayed-px2xychange the GT500 diff to a wavetrack run big r888r semi slicks out back tune on e85 then rerun.

[@mikehughes8023]

@@CoyoteAUSwon’t make a difference since it’s still over 4,100lbs.

[@Aph4life]

Since you guys had the Z07 package, you guys need to get the GT500 in the Carbon Track pack package instead of the carbon fiber handling package because the Corvette going against the Mustang already isn’t fair, and they corvette had the best package the car has to offer.

[@tanktheram]

This is the best thing on KZbin right now, no question! More cars, let's see it!!!

[@dj2livinginwheeltime265]

I am sure the top of the line Corvette Z06/Z07 would still win, but you guys should at least have the CFTP GT500 instead of the base model.

[@realdeal7188]

The aero or carbon wheels wouldnt help at all its the weight difference and the gearing of the corvette that makes it so dynamic

[@dj2livinginwheeltime265]

@@realdeal7188 not so much the wheels but the Cup 2s would have been a little quicker braking and cornering I think. The Corvette Z06/Z07 is surely an awesome machine and I would love to own one and park it next to my GT500 CFTP. The future is bright.

[@realdeal7188]

@@dj2livinginwheeltime265 I had them both 2022 shelby gt500 CFTP white w/kona blue race stripes and I currently own a 2023 Z06 3lZ hypersonic grey non Z07 aero with carbon wheels the Vette is on a whole different level the sounds it makes and the fit and finish toped off by its wicked acceleration is truly amazing.

[@realdeal7188]

The gt500 is an awesome car I can truly attest to that. It pulls harder than freight train and the cftp makes it even more exotic but the vette is just different these videos do it no justice trust me.

[@arthurfidalgo8321]

Did you guys do a corvette z06 vs. porsche turbo¿

[@edmundscars]

Not this time

[@dcrasta]

MPact does something similar to this on the oval at Poconos .. I love that place. Fun times indeed

[@GR8TTSpeed]

What seats are in the gt500? Those are not the comfort or the recaro’s?

[@theguy1224]

These videos make me happy as my z06 goes into production as we speak! Damn i can't wait to own this monster!

[@skylerallens]

Are you getting yours with the Z07 package?

[@theguy1224]

@@skylerallens No just the base 1LZ.

[@punjabeeplaya]

Z06 twice the price of GT500. Yeowch. But agreed, no one loses, (buy stock in Shell and Exxon)

[@HotRodsDFW]

Great content!! A better match for that vette was a CFTP GT500 - would have pulled an easy 1-1 5 second quicker with way more downforce and stickier Cup 2s!!

[@martinsloan9785]

Finally a drag race that shows the car and not a person in a car talking.

[@TheSpin_CA]

Awesome video guys. I own the GT500 Heritage Edition and have a ZO6 HTC on order. Two of America’s best!

[@dallasfrost1996]

Man, that C8 Z06 is a monster! Can't wait to see what the C8 ZR1 will do.

[@DakotaThePawgHunter]

Apparently gonna have 800 or so hp and 700lb of torque

[@n300zx931]

Definitely how you show what two cars can do. Great test!

[@TheUsmc0802]

Edmunds, you've nailed it with Udrag format!

[@dennissmith7214]

The real competition for the GT500 is the Camaro ZL1 1LE but this was nice to see, we’d like to see the real competition for the Z06 the Ford GT?! 😳🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bob-qi4nr]

The GT cost $750,000

[@dennissmith7214]

@@bob-qi4nr The GT stickers for a little over 450k before you add whatever options you want, no one’s adding dealer markups…….Zo6’s are going for 190 plus but that’s not what they sticker for. 👌🏽 And that’s the class that it would complete in no matter the price.

[@bob-qi4nr]

@@dennissmith7214 That's great...Except you can't get one. Besides that the C7 ZO6 beat the GT at VIR. The C8 ZO6 would kill the GT.

[@philippeleblond9631]

@@bob-qi4nr We don't care about the GM wannabe and Corvette. The Ford GT ia 100X more beautifull that the ugly C8 that we see everywhere! Ford GT designer VS GM C8 designer!

[@dennissmith7214]

@@philippeleblond9631 Look at you tryin to sound smart but missed the mark badly, the GT designer had a template to go after and a design theme(the old GT and the GT40)so there’s that dip shit…….the GM designers had to come up with a new look for the new car seeing as its a complete different concept than the outgoing model(C7)………anyway they’re both American supercars and both have their strengths and I’m team both but the corvette being a V8 and sounds sooooooo much better and being quicker moves the needle to the Chevy for me! 👊🏽🤨

[@reshelby4178]

The Gt500 is 96k(without the track pack). The Z06 with the Z07 package is 160k. I’d take the Shelby with back seats and is more useable for everyday driving

[@cleverusernamecl5532]

It is about a 25% difference in price between base cars.

[@DS22723]

From what I know base model GT500 is around $75k-$85k, Carbon Fiber Track Pack is $100k+, and I'll take that GT500 as well, I'm not paying 6 figures for a Chevy

[@reshelby4178]

@@cleverusernamecl5532 not between the base Shelby and Z07 package. That’s a big price difference

[@jameshadad8569]

You're just making numbers up as you go along. I looked at the shelby when they first came out. Was $168k so $50k over sticker. I wouldn't pay over sticker for any car. The window sticker on the Z06 is under $130k. Fools wanna pay $200k for the Z06. Compare the window stickers. The Z06 beats the million dollar Ford GT to death. Explain that.

[@reshelby4178]

@@jameshadad8569 riiight. That was 3 years ago numbnuts because that’s not EXACTLY what’s happening to the Z07 package. The sell for over 200 k now

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

In the C8 you can look back into the engine bay. I work part time in the service department of a Chevrolet dealership as a car runner. Yesterday was my 3rd time parking a C8. It’s basically a gokart with a body on it. Visibility is poor especially to the right and rear, your eyes aren’t much higher than the top of the front fenders but I’m sure it would fun on the road or a track. If I’m having a day in which I’m feeling stiff it’s a challenge to get into and out of.

[@TheSpin_CA]

Ps today is my birthday and this was the best present!

[@fnfastone]

I was hoping you'd get the GT500 with the Carbon wheels. Would definitely make a difference. Not sure if it'd be enough but would be a closer race. Also a roll race would be nice since that's the race 80-90 percent of these cars cars will be seeing on the highway..

[@PRED8TR_21]

Agree carbon fiber wheels are game changers, Z06 would’ve still won but by lot less

[@danielallen7384]

Carbon wheels aren't going to give you a full second lol.

[@fnfastone]

@@danielallen7384 The Carbon package on the GT500 also includes stickier tires (Michelin Pilot sport Cup 2) which would also help with launching. Which is where the Z06 got away from the GT500...

[@danielfair4675]

​@fnfastone the Sport Cup 2's are great tires, got them on my c6 Vette now. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar EMT's were worn to the cords @ 13,000 miles, and that's with "0" track time. The factory toe-out/camber set-up is for track use, that kills them quickly.

[@fnfastone]

@@danielfair4675 I had my alignment adjusted for straight line racing. Since I don't do much cornering I wanted to get more miles out of the tires.

[@kevinkyser1274]

When the U-Drags show up…can’t wait to watch them. The in car cam was great! And the after talks!

[@cardude1992]

Are race tracks no longer available?

[@jayman3575]

this would be cool for a ss1le vs mach1 comparison

[@youcdtube]

I wanna see The E Ray go up against The C8 Z06! I think no one really shows this yet to keep the over inflated value up for the Z06 because the E Ray just may give the Z a spanking surprisingly, that extra 135 pound/feet of torque gotta go somewhere 😅😊

[@JoshDillon-lm3hw]

Eray is slightly faster 0 to 60 but I don't think qtr is any faster an its heavier with worse suspension an brakes than the z06

[@kleefton]

The z06 would destroy it in braking and cornering. But the driver can probably make the difference.

[@360SunTzu]

This how I want to see vs car battles from here on 🎉

[@gtanner3592]

That Z06 was optioned at 160k that's twice the cost of the Shelby. Still a little surprised it couldn't catch it down the stretch.

[@sliknik1025]

Not sure why anyone wouldn’t expect the Z06, especially with the Z07 package, to win this type of a race. It has much faster real world 0-60, it’s lighter and handles better. Shelby is a tiny bit faster at higher speeds but that’s about it. I wonder how the CFTP GT500 would do, even though if I’m not mistaken you guys put Cup 2s on this orange GT500. Pretty sure it’s going to be the same result. Cool video though!

[@paragongt3645]

Agreed. Carbon fiber wheels, track pack adjustments would have helped it slow down, speed up, and take that corner much better Hats off to the Zo6 zO7

[@arbiter1]

to be fair, z07 has extra downforce so in drag races that hurts the top end but the carbon fiber wheels would help in drag but the extra arrow not so much.

[@paragongt3645]

@@arbiter1 the braking and the turning is everything. The zO7 is a huge advantage. The GT500 Carbon Track Pack is much lighter then the gt500. Rear seat delete. Carbon fiber wheels. GT500 CTP comes with cup 2s. The aero definitely helps. The 1/4 is important but not nearly as important as everything else. Not a hater. Doesn’t change the fact that the zO7 wins easily hands down. It changes the fact that the Gt500 ctp would run a faster time and move up in that ranking maybe. At the very least hold a firm spot in the position. I own both Gt500 ctp and zO7

[@mustang5ojeff]

Why didn't u get a gt500 cftp to be more even. Both have carbon wheels and the shelby gets better tires which are more on par with the corvette.

[@garrettsprouse3519]

Great race! Would have liked to see the GT500 Carbon fiber track package go against that zo6 package. Think the race would have been much closer with lighter GT500 and sticker grip tires. Love udrags. Keep them coming!

[@ellsworthconstructionllc]

Still would lose

[@d1rt_baggg]

@@ellsworthconstructionllc by a lot less tho, highest trim of the zo6 but not on the gt500

[@Gkdjsifuofofk]

Can we please see the GT500 with the track package? It would only be fair to get a C8 z06 with the z07 package but the GT500 is only a base. With the track pack it has lighter wheels and weighs less, and has better stickier tires

[@maintenancethrottle]

Love the u-drags. In this case, it would have been more apples to apples to run the CFTP version of the GT500 (with carbon fiber wheels, wing, etc) vs the Z. Would love to see that match up. Regardless, both the GT500 and the Z are monsters. 👍🤟

[@DS22723]

And rear seat delete as well, I thought I should mention this because it cuts the weight from 4200+lbs to 4000+lbs

[@Petarian]

Can’t wait to see a 911 Turbo S.

[@billshoe22191]

So boring and characterless though

[@efherrera2755]

X2

[@augustortiz]

@@billshoe22191you’ve clearly never been in one. They are amazing drivers cars.

[@gigi9467]

Vs a mustang the way these guy do vs lol

[@KHD1982]

No need Z06 won't beat 911

[@groovidg]

Have had 3 Z06’ now. Current C7 Z06 M7 Yellow/Black. Race was pretty much what I expected. At the turn it was over. Love the Mustang GT 500 though. Wouldn’t mind both in the garage..

[@henriqueviola1413]

Love both!

[@wkjeeping9053]

C8 zo6 with zo7 package is a world class sports car. That flat plane crank is on another level

[@ProjectAjax]

Heck yesss!!! Z06 gonna win but I love the GT500 wayyy more!!! Thank you!!! Glad yall brought the gt500 back!!!!

[@saltyfloridaman7163]

Edmunds, you need to drop tire pressure to 24psi to get maximum grip on the Z06.... idk how many times Z06 videos fail to get this wrong. It's almost like it's intentional at this point

[@palefaced1]

Why no carbon track pack GT500? You have the upgraded version of the Zo6 (zo7) but have the Standard Version GT500 which includes heavier Wheels (by a lot) and also PS4 tires versus the Pilot Sport cup twos. The track pack is a very different car.

[@joemama1151]

I'm glad they brought up the fact these cars are in a different class. I know they probably close on price. But the corvette should be racing the GT. And the mustang should be racing the camaro. I always wanted ford to bring back the tbird and make it a formidable competitor to the corvette. The way it was during 55-57 model years.

[@android-ud2nf]

Bravo to Ford. We are comparing a large muscle car against a class higher corvette. Also congrats to Chevy for competing against a supercharged motor with an n/a one

[@gaddyify]

This is not the higher Corvette? Wait until you see the ZR1 and Zora.

[@DBABAE]

@@gaddyify he’s saying it’s a 4 seater pony car based off a rental vehicle vs a 2 seat mid-engined sports car with a brand new chassis and engine. They’re in a different class, in both price and target demographics… don’t forget it’s a $110k BASE car before markup and add-ons…

[@chabweezy9905]

@@DBABAE where are the 4 doors?

[@DBABAE]

@@chabweezy9905 edited. 4 seater vs 2 seater is what I meant

[@android-ud2nf]

@@gaddyify it’s way more expensive than the gt500. The zora will be a celebrities car.