Page 39 - MotorTrend (March 2020)

2020 Chevrolet Corvette 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS Stingray (3LT Z51) GT500, GT500 (CFTP)

DRIVETRAIN LAYOUT Mid-engine, RWD Front-engine, RWD
ENGINE TYPE Supercharged 90-deg V-8,
90-deg V-8, alum block/heads
alum block/heads
VALVETRAIN OHV, 2 valves/cyl DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
DISPLACEMENT 376.0 cu in/6,162cc 315.1 cu in/5,163cc
COMPRESSION RATIO 11.5:1 9.5:1
POWER (SAE NET) 495 hp @ 6,450 rpm* 760 hp @ 7,300 rpm
TORQUE (SAE NET) 470 lb-ft @ 5,150 rpm* 625 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
REDLINE 6,400 rpm 7,500 rpm
WEIGHT TO POWER 7.2 lb/hp 5.5, 5.3 lb/hp
TRANSMISSION 8-speed twin-clutch auto 7-speed twin-clutch auto
AXLE/FINAL DRIVE RATIO 3.55:1/1.70:1 3.73:1/2.09:1
SUSPENSION, FRONT; REAR Control arms, coil springs, adj Struts, coil springs, adj shocks,
shocks, anti-roll bar; control arms, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil
coil springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar springs, adj shocks, anti-roll bar
STEERING RATIO 15.7:1 16.0:1
TURNS LOCK TO LOCK 2.5 2.3
BRAKES, F; R 13.3-in vented disc; 13.8-in 16.5-in 2-pc vented disc;
vented disc, ABS 14.6-in 2-pc vented disc, ABS
WHEELS, F; R 8.5 x 19-in; 11.0 x 20-in 11.0 x 20-in; 11.0 x 20-in flow-
cast aluminum formed aluminum, 11.0 x 20-in;
11.5 x 20-in CF composite
TIRES, F; R 305/30R20 103Y; 315/30R20
245/35R19 89Y; 305/30R20 99Y
104Y Michelin Pilot Sport 4S,
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
DIMENSIONS
some squish. They even bled the brakes WHEELBASE 107.2 in 107.1 in
for me, yet both test Shelbys felt spongy. TRACK, F/R 64.9/62.4 in
63.7/64.3, 63.8/64.4 in
This was surprising because I recall LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT 182.3 x 76.1 x 48.6 in 189.5 x 76.6 x 54.3, 53.7 in
complaining that the GT350’s brakes TURNING CIRCLE 36.4 ft 43.8, 44.1 ft
were too strong, requiring only a big toe. CURB WEIGHT (DIST F/R) 3,587 lb (39/61%) 4,149, 4,054 lb (56/44%)
Perfect would be somewhere in between. SEATING CAPACITY 2 4, 2
The incredible performance capability HEADROOM, F/R 37.9/– in 37.6/34.8, 37.6/– in
of the new Shelby (especially with the LEGROOM, F/R 42.8/– in 45.1/29.2, 45.1/– in
Carbon Fiber Track package) moves SHOULDER ROOM, F/R 54.4/– in 56.3/52.2, 56.3/– in
the Mustang into the supercar realm, it CARGO VOLUME 4.0 (frunk)/8.6 (trunk) cu ft 13.5 cu ft
pleases me to claim. Both Shelby models TEST DATA
provide such thrills that they represent ACCELERATION TO MPH
0-30 1.0 sec 1.6, 1.8 sec
good value even at these prices—driving
0-40 1.5
with confidence-inspiring and consistent 2.4, 2.4
0-50 2.1
speed that is rare to find at any price. 3.0, 3.0
0-60 2.8
So, to the numbers: Lap times for the 3.7, 3.6
0-70 3.7
C8 Z51 and the standard GT500 were 4.4, 4.3
0-80 4.6
quite comparable, though achieved in 5.2, 5.1
0-90 5.8
different ways. The Shelby evaporates the 6.2, 6.0
0-100 7.1
straights; the C8 carves the corners. 7.3, 7.0
0-100-0 10.8
The Shelby carries the load of your 11.1, 10.7
PASSING, 45-65 MPH 1.4
family, so in spite of its fantastic, predict- 1.3, 1.3
11.5 sec @ 129.6 mph,
able balance, the Corvette can leave it in QUARTER MILE 11.1 sec @ 123.2 mph
the twisties, driven precisely. 11.3 sec @ 131.6 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH 97 ft 100, 94 ft
Once we tried the GT500 equipped
LATERAL ACCELERATION 1.04 g (avg) 1.01, 1.05 g (avg)
with the Carbon Fiber Track package, 24.1 sec @ 0.85 g (avg),
however, it was all over for the street MT FIGURE EIGHT 23.3 sec @ 0.90 g (avg)
23.5 sec @ 0.89 g (avg)
’Vette. The CFTP Shelby is magic on the 3.3-MI ROAD COURSE LAP 120.96 sec (track) 119.68, 116.30 sec
racetrack, wearing R-compound Sport TOP-GEAR REVS @ 60 MPH 1,300 rpm 1,550 rpm
Cup 2s, carbon wheels, lower and firmer CONSUMER INFO
springs/bars/shocks, a proper wing and BASE PRICE/AS TESTED $76,945/$88,305 $73,995/$80,785, $92,495/$94,365
hell-yes-they-work aero fitments, and STABILITY/TRACTION CONTROL Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
much more. Fire it up, and the Shelby is AIRBAGS 4: Dual front, front side/head 8: Dual front, side, curtain, knee
long gone in a blaze of glory. BASIC WARRANTY 3 years/36,000 miles 3 years/36,000 miles
So here’s the greatest difference POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 5 years/60,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
between these fantastical motorcars. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 5 years/60,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Shelby: raging, proficient power. C8 FUEL CAPACITY 18.5 gal 16.0 gal
Corvette: precision, potential, and style. EPA CITY/HWY/COMB ECON 16/27/20 mpg (est) 12/18/14 mpg
*SAE Certified
The price, similar. The choice, yours. ENERGY CONS, CITY/HWY 211/125 kW-hr/100 miles (est) 281/187 kW-hr/100 miles
The pleasure, ecstatic. Q CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB 0.99 lb/mile (est) 1.37 lb/mile
Unleaded premium
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Unleaded premium