Yeah, of course it is too heavy. On the other hand it is fairly light for having a back seat. I don't think that it can lose enough weight to compete with a two seater of similar pwer. Somewhat different mission profile for these two cars.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
| Category | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 7.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 558 / 550 | 512 / 505 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 689 / 508 | 637 / 470 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1715 / 3781 | 1446 / 3188 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 325 / 321 | 354 / 349 |
| Average price | €60,000 | €83,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.00 | 0:24.40 |
| Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (pre 01/2014) | 2:58.48 | 2:58.20 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:15.70 | 1:11.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.9 s | 1.8 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.9 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.4 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 7.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 7.9 s | 6.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.5 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.7 s | 9.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 14.0 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.0 s | 6.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 11.9 s | 11.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.1 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.1 s | 3.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.1 s | 7.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.1 s | 17.1 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 117.4 mph | 11.4 s |
General performance
| Category | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 262 kph (163 mph) | 320 kph (199 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.63 g (6 m/s²) | 0.70 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 64.7 kph (40.2 mph) | 66.5 kph (41.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 12.8 l/100 km (18 mpg US / 22 UK) | 9.0 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 148 m (485 ft) | 146 m (479 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Mustang Shelby GT500 | Corvette Z06 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 96 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 58 | 100 |
| Overall | 81 | 100 |
Verdict
Corvette Z06 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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