Chevrolet corvette zr1 at lightning lap 2018 youtube. My experience with the dealer was excellent, especially josh gonzalez, my sales person, who was very responsive. Car and driver magazine august 2018 corvette zr1 911 gt2. I ended up purchasing a 2019 hyundai tucson limited allwheeldrive. Check out fairway ford if youre shopping for a new mustang or any other ford vehicle. Ronald mcdonald central valley raffle win a 1963 corvette. Dec 22, 2016 the corvette is a 2seat sports car offered in coupe with a removable carbonfiber roof panel and softtop convertible body styles. But this time around i decided to buy another mustang gt. Obeying the mile breakin period by not revving the engine skyhigh took painful restraint.
Indeed, the corvette, with an inch lower center of gravity, a slight rearward. For the record, i credit chevy massively for the c8. Chevrolet corvette grand sport and ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r posted by car and driver november 16, 2016 21. The c5 styling has aged much better than the c4 or c6. From a dollar value prospective the c5 in my humble opinion. Car and driver just held their annual lightning lap competition for 2015 and according to the results, the 2015 corvette z06 not only won its class, but dominated the entire competition by finishing fastest overall. In all seriousness, the gt350 is a good car though, but will always be more of a cruiserdaily driver than a true tracksports car. This is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350. The ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. Not only that, the corvette z06 was so fast that in the nine years of car and driver s lightning laps, only one other car has finished faster. My test car is chassis number g0017, so i assume it is the 17th car. Its definitely a better performance car, and probably better allaround car, as the challenger but less good of a toy. A c7 corvette is more sports car in intent with other sports cars like a 911 its natural comparison.
But this past week ive had the opportunity to drive the gt350 at home in chicago, like i would any other commuter car. Chevrolet offers stingray and grand sport models in three trim levels, the 1lt, 2lt and 3lt, while the z06 is offered as the 1lz, 2lz and 3lz. Oct 12, 2017 in our interior evaluation, we loved the cockpitlike feel of this corvette. But will be considerably more expensive and not nearly as easy to live with day to day. Jan, 2016 well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Nov 04, 2017 this is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350.
The shelby gt350 is a phenomenal car and easily one of the best fords ever made high praise for a 116yearold company, but the porsches approachability and. Chevrolet corvette grand sport at lightning lap 2016 duration. The vette won well in every category including price. Trade in for this 20 ford shelby mustang gt350 as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Painted red with big white stripes running down the center, the grand sport and the gt350 might as well be draped in old glory. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Earlier this week we posted a video that was making the rounds on youtube that featured a 2020 corvette z51 keeping up with a 991. The c5 corvette is an amazing platform whether you just want to leave it stock or modify it into a track car, auto crosser, or dragster. We have 40 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 30 1owner cars, and 40 personal use cars. At one time i was bored with gts and i bought a gt350.
In 1969 fred gibbs chevrolet orded one of these camaros to go and race with, it was a special order car known as the zl1 camaro or copo 9560 central office production order dick herrel was to drive the car for fred gibbs chevrolet, and he would set a record for a street driven car during his run as a driver for fred gibbs. We also collect exotic cars porsche and ferrari, super cars 458 spider and gt3rs. The door panel and central controls seem to wrap around the driver, creating an intimate sportscar atmosphere largely missing from the previous car. The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable driver s car. The vette has less power, but also less weight the corvette has a powertoweight of 7. Saturday under the big tent at the iola car show a 1963 corvette 3window fuelie coupe was positioned next to a 1967 shelby gt350. They arent sandbagging it to make the corvette more attractive anymore. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best drivers car. From nearly the moment the two sports cars were introducedboth in.
This 63 roadster has great mechanical attributes but lacked the quality body fit and finish the owner knew the car deserved. A few years later, however, chevrolet put a supercharger on its plainjane corvette, called it a zr1, and promptly beat the ford gt like the. Providing improved body gaps and lines, removing the wheel fender flares as well as the friendly continue reading. The c7 stingray was business insiders firstever car of the year, in 2014. The 2020 porsche 911 carrera s is motortrend s 2019 best. Its the fifth porsche to win the award since 2007 and the fourth 911the cayman s drove off with the trophy back in 2009. The bigger price on the window sticker is commensurate with its added benefits. The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it.
Aug 28, 2019 illustration by alexander stoklosa car and driver. The 2015 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 by all accounts should be a car that you can happily drive to work monday through friday and on a racetrack on. As always, the driver and track conditions are critical, and. If we werent driving the corvette backtoback with the gt350, we.
Find the best used 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350 near you. Ford mustang gt vs c5 corvette page 2 car forums at. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. According to gm, it was corvette racing factory driver oliver gavin who set the time, accompanied by a group of development engineers. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. In the shelby, the suspension can be cycled through five modes, which also control steering effort, throttle sensitivity, the exhaust, and programming of the abs and traction and. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k. International shipping via ebay global shipping program only.
For some, developing the ability to master the car is a big part of sports car ownership, and smoothly shifting a manual transmission while hauling butt is part of that. Its weird to say, but immediately after my first test drive in the new midengine, eighthgeneration 2020 chevrolet c8 corvette, i was angry. The mercedesamg gt r and corvette z06 offer shockingly. Despite the 612hp gt s considerable power advantage over the 490hp corvette, both cars hit 60 mph in the same 2. Car engineers tend to forget that driver involvement isnt always about acceleration times.
Tony stewart shows off his absurd car collection to. Yes, it shares some looks and interior parts with the standard mustang, but the. The gt350r on the other hand, will of course beat the stingray as that is a dedicated track car with big meaty tires. Fine, i think, lets see where the shelby beats the corvette as its got a lot more hp and tire. Sep 12, 2016 i was thinking id love to see this on a track against a corvette. The c8 corvette s lt2 engine might look a lot like the c7 corvette s lt1, but there are a lot of changes you can learn about in our detailed look at the new car. Jan 31, 2019 obeying the mile breakin period by not revving the engine skyhigh took painful restraint. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared. We are still steaming around the big track at the thermal club in search of answers in three of the most soughtafter and spectacular cars on sale. It must have something to do with their test proceduressurface. Chevy needed to do something different to keep the corvette relevant and competitive. You can say its supposed to be daily drivable but its a 750hp corvette with a big ass wing, its obviously more performance oriented. Its worth noting car and driver set a faster time in the gt r versus the z06 during its lightning lap testing, so the outcomes seem track.
The shelby gt350 and gt350r coupes still boast a 5. If package is returned to me with a note of insufficient address. The mercedes amg gt s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. I do find it weird that a car like this wouldnt get the dssv shocks though. Regarding value, read the car and driver road test from summer of 2006 comparing a stock c6 to a new shelby gt 500. Gavin is a fivetime le mans 24hour class winner, so if. The corvette doesnt offer a system to reveal objects in the driver s blind spots. Its surprising to me that the c8 is faster in the 14 mile. Nov 19, 2014 the gt350 joins various general motors vehiclesincluding the corvette and the camaro zl1the audi tt and r8, and multiple ferraris in offering the technology. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. This is a discussion on i guess the honeymoon is over within the mustang gt350 general discussions forums, part of the mustang gt350 forum category. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared everyday driver duration. The gt350 is much more under the radar even in the bright lime color, lol. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube.
Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. Mclarens 12c and nissans gt r vanishes when you drive. The mustang is very, very good but occupies a weird middle ground between gt, muscle car, and sports car. Search over 6,500 listings to find the best local deals. Nov 9, 2019 399 426 awards 5 petawawa 0 vettecoins 9,160 car c8 z51 orange province state. The gt350 isnt revologys first build that mimics the original car on the outside. The snug seats are supportive in all scenarios, and either of the two available bose stereos will keep the tunes cranking. This section covers general car discussion as well as threads organized by make and model. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k miles. If you dont need rear seats and want a manual sports car with a removable targa top or vert, nice stereo, good ride, plenty. As to performance, i think they are both fun cars to drive fast or slow and keep you engaged with a manual making even a drive to the grocery store fun. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is.
Onboard mighty v8 shelby mustang gt350 growling round road atlanta. Jul 29, 2019 car engineers tend to forget that driver involvement isnt always about acceleration times. Engineers and designers worked together to ensure every panel of the vehicle not only looked great, but was effective as well. In a car and driver race course test, the chevrolet corvette stingray coupe was clocked 1. If i wanted something with better handling and wanted to keep the v8 id get a probably slower corvette. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply creased second place in our 2019s best drivers car, ford brought in even heavier artillery with a load. The shelby gt350 is a muscle car for the trackday obsessed. Im not the target market for this car anyway 30something dad with strollers and car seats to cart around, and frankly wouldnt aspire to corvette ownership even if i. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
The 2020 corvette is a midengine monster, but can it withstand the onslaught of the ford mustang shelby gt500. But once we got past it, the gt350 clicked off a zeroto60mph time of 4. Car and driver pumps the brakes on claims that the 2020. Although our best driver s car competition is by no means a numbers game, the 2018 mustang gt perf pack 2 really needed to smack down its archnemesis, the. While both cars were fast the split window fuelie is rated at 360 hp while the shelby produced about 310 horsepower with its 289 power plant. Car and driver augusts 2018 corvette zr1 911 gt2 rs worlds longest sports car rivalry. Magazine, website, blog, and forums feedback tell us what you like or dont like about car and driver in its many incarnations, as well as what youd like to see from us. As a drivers car i have zero interest in the c8 corvette fiero 2. A video on youtube, however, shows flipped results. Sebring from the seat of a mustang gt350 by goodwood road.
A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. Used 2016 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. It was agreed that a complete rebody was what would offer the best bang for the buck. Discussion in shelby gt350 mustang started by mspeedster, jan 31, 2019. On the outside, the gt350 is designed for functionality. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. If youre looking for a car that is a spectacular driver s car, this 2017 ford shelby mustang gt350 is it. Car and driver gt3rs vs z51 hurry up z06 thread starter gilles27. Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. Used 2014 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus.