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Ford Mustang GT 5.0 vs BMW i8
| Category | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.0 l V8 | 1.5 l R3 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 418 / 412 | 374 / 369 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 527 / 389 | 570 / 420 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1648 / 3633 | 1519 / 3349 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 254 / 250 | 246 / 243 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.90 | 0:24.60 |
Performance
| Category | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.5 s | 14.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.9 s | 10.3 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.0 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph | 8.8 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 112.5 mph | 12.1 s @ 116.2 mph |
| Top speed | 245 kph (152 mph) | 254 kph (158 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 743 | 1000 |
| Total | 839 | 1100 |
Verdict
i8 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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