Shelby GT500 vs BMW M3
| Category | Shelby GT500 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.4 l V8 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 507 / 500 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 651 / 480 | 400 / 295 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1787 / 3940 | 1628 / 3589 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 284 / 280 | 258 / 255 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Shelby GT500 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.6 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.4 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.1 s | 15.2 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.7 s | 10.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.5 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.6 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 30.3 s | 23.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.9 s @ 95.1 mph | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | Shelby GT500 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 253 kph (157 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 21.4 l/100 km (11 mpg US / 13 UK) | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.90 g (9 m/s²) | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 52 m (172 ft) | 45 m (147 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Shelby GT500 | BMW M3 (E92) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 81 | 100 |
| Overall | 90 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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