Funny, 1 german track and R8 faster on it, 3 US tracks and american car faster on these tracks...
I think Americans too much love their cars.
Audi R8 4.2 FSI Quattro vs Ford Mustang Boss 302 LS
| Category | Mustang Boss 302 LS | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 4.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 443 / 437 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 515 / 380 | 430 / 317 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1652 / 3642 | 1604 / 3536 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 268 / 265 | 262 / 258 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mustang Boss 302 LS | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:39.50 | 1:40.75 |
| Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (pre 01/2014) | 3:02.80 | 3:04.60 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:13.20 | 1:12.70 |
| Willow Springs - Streets of Willow Extended | 1:26.10 | 1:26.92 |
Performance
| Category | Mustang Boss 302 LS | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.2 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 13.0 s | 13.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 9.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 117.4 mph | 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 301 kph (187 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Mustang Boss 302 LS | R8 4.2 FSI Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 98 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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muse 13y ago
Viking 13y ago
Yep,there is some truth in what you say. PZero Corsas are going to be better than standard PZero tires. Actually the lap time comparison that amazes me is the Hockenheim track. German test, German drivers, only half a second difference. Given the design advantages that the R8 has it is very close between them.
Mike B 13y ago
It isn't as simple,
*Laguna Seca: Motortrend lap vs manufacturer lap, independent vs independent the R8 is faster in the same range as the it is faster on Hockenheimring.
*VIR: Did they drove the R8 at full? the Z06 was tested at the same time; we know C&D drove the 5.2 badly, seemingly on purpose on the 2009 lightning lap when the ZR1 was present... so, who knows.
*Streets of willow: I think is legit.
Yeah, it was pretty much that simple... oh also, the Boss uses PZero Corsas, the R8 normal PZero... if I'm not mistaken.
Viking 13y ago
Interesting match up. I don't really have anything much to say about it, but I do find the comparison fascinating, and the results unexpected. Yeah, the power to weight ratio is similar, but the Audi has a better weight distribution, a (presumably) lower center of gravity, and the AWD advantage. So in short, I have trouble understanding some of the track results.
