The muscle car wars continue, with outrageous power numbers and 10-second quarter mile times set as the new norm. One good example is the C7-generation Chevy Corvette ZR1, a supercharged monster that originally hit the scene as the fastest and most powerful production Chevrolet Corvette ever produced. But the question is this – how does the ZR1 perform against the modified 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 featured in the following drag racing video?
From the off, it bears mentioning that this is not exactly a fair fight. The only modification done to the Chevy Corvette ZR1 is a new set of wheels – everything else is bone stock. By comparison, the Ford Mustang GT500 is packing a ported blower, new cams, new fueling components, a new intercooler, a new throttle body, a new intake, and a custom tune. All told, the ‘Stang is rocking a claimed 1,000 horsepower.
That said, the Corvette ZR1 is certainly no slouch. Under the hood, the Vette is also running a supercharged V8, namely the 6.2L LT5, which, from the factory, produces 755 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 715 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm.
Still, with an extra 245 ponies on tap, the Mustang has the clear advantage. The first pass seen in the video puts the Mustang at 10.2 seconds at 145 mph. Not too shabby, that’s for sure.
Regardless, the two drivers decide to lineup and give it a go, just for fun. Unfortunately, the heads-up race doesn’t go all that great for the Corvette ZR1, which posts an 11.4 at 134 mph to the Mustang’s 10.15 at 145 mph. According to the driver, the tires spun on the launch, killing his run. Apparently, the driver claims he regularly posts mid-10s.
It’s a blow-out, but either way, it’s fun to see these two behemoths charge down the 1320, so hit play and check it out.
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What is the point of drag racing to cars that are completely different? Let’s put 1000 hp in the corvette and see what happens. The Mustang wouldn’t have a chance.
You are correct Paul, not only that but Stangmode’s car is about 1000 rwhp, which he doesnt clearly make known is well over 1100 horse at the flywheel versus a measly 755 horse ZR1
Mustang has lots more power, but Corvette weighs about 700 lbs less. While the ‘Vette may benefit from more power, I think the driver played a bigger role in this match up. The Mustang and driver is dangerously close to the 9’s, insane for a street car.
2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1’s curb weight: 3618 lbs (convertible).
2020 FORD MUSTANG GT500’s curb weight: 4,171 lbs.
Difference: 553lbs
Right 553 lbs and close to a 400 horse difference ( 1150 versus 755) and with a very slick talented driver. Stangmode has very quick reflexes , knows how to launch as hard as possible and is a killer on the lights. His car is also lightened, usually no rears seats and no passenger seat, lightweight wheels and tires etc, I would say he could be 150 lbs lighter than stock.
I have been following stang mode for a long, he is a snake from the word GO. What most of you need to know is this particular modded GT500 is dynoed at 1000 rwhp which is well over 1100 horse power at the crank . The RWHP on the ZR1 on the other hand is in the 650 -660 range. Stang mode is a very experienced drag racer and he leaves nothing on the table. The ZR1 guy doesnt even come out to play with a serious drag tire, shame , shame on you Mr ZR1. Totally unfair lopsided contest.
Let’s make the ZR1 1,100 hp and then drag race Stangmode ?
This green stang wouldn’t take a challenge in NJ while stock, but now challenges 700 hp vehicles 😁
Stangmode only challenges cars he can beat, either less power , poor set up, or not so good drivers.
Don’t worry,that junky Slowstang will fall apart soon,BO from the factory.Fraud has been circling their own problem for a long time, it’s all in the emblem.
Mustang are like Harleys you can dump money into them for ever and you work on them forever corvette is a long term car with great all round looks performance and resale just saying and there is not a stang that hasn’t been beat to death again just saying