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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) | 1642 / 3620 | 1522 / 3355 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 255 / 251 | 246 / 242 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 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 |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.1 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.3 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.5 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 6.8 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.4 s | 7.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.1 s | 9.0 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.7 s @ 112.5 mph | 12.1 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (104 ft) | 34 m (111 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 | BMW i8 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 99 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
i8 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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