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The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will certainly hurt the feelings of some Ford owners, packing 755 horsepower, but even this 1990 ZR1 is able to hang tough with a modern Mustang GT. Even after 28 years of driving, the C4 ZR1 is still quicker than a late model Mustang from a dig and a roll.The CompetitorsThis series of races between a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and a 2013 Ford Mustang GT was originally shared in a thread by Big Hammer from the YouTube channel of Nater36. The Mustang is completely stock, meaning that it is fitted with a 5.0-liter V8 delivering 420 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The Corvette is also basically stock. Sure, it has a muffler delete but that really doesn"t add to the stock LT5 figures of 375 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque. The ZR1 also has a set of Nitto NT05R drag radials, so the Chevy has the traction advantage, but the tires didn"t decide the outcome.The racing action begins with the 1990 Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 Mustang GT going head-to-head from a dig. As you might expect, the drag radials give the ZR1 an advantage on the launch, but as the race continues, the Corvette just keeps on pulling away from the Ford.On the second run, the ‘Vette and Mustang go from a low roll, and the ZR1 gets out to a big advantage quickly enough that the Ford driver quickly shuts down and pulls in line. We’re guessing they missed a gear. Or, maybe, it’s just another case of Mustang Things happening.The third run was another roll race with the two cars switching lanes. On this run, the Mustang keeps the race much closer, but as the two race away from the camera car, the C4 holds onto the win.Finally, the video ends with the Corvette launching hard with the camera positioned on the rear of the car, pointing at the ground. This gives us a great chance to hear the old LT5 roar as the Vette lays stripes with the drag radials.Crank up your speakers and enjoy!Tags: C4, Drag Race, Kill Stories, LT5, Mustang GT, roll rce, S550, ZR1
Date written: February 19, 2018
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ID: 10927
The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will certainly hurt the feelings of some Ford owners, packing 755 horsepower, but even this 1990 ZR1 is able to hang tough with a modern Mustang GT. Even after 28 years of driving, the C4 ZR1 is still quicker than a late model Mustang from a dig and a roll.The CompetitorsThis series of races between a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and a 2013 Ford Mustang GT was originally shared in a thread by Big Hammer from the YouTube channel of Nater36. The Mustang is completely stock, meaning that it is fitted with a 5.0-liter V8 delivering 420 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. The Corvette is also basically stock. Sure, it has a muffler delete but that really doesn"t add to the stock LT5 figures of 375 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque. The ZR1 also has a set of Nitto NT05R drag radials, so the Chevy has the traction advantage, but the tires didn"t decide the outcome.The racing action begins with the 1990 Corvette ZR1 and the 2013 Mustang GT going head-to-head from a dig. As you might expect, the drag radials give the ZR1 an advantage on the launch, but as the race continues, the Corvette just keeps on pulling away from the Ford.On the second run, the ‘Vette and Mustang go from a low roll, and the ZR1 gets out to a big advantage quickly enough that the Ford driver quickly shuts down and pulls in line. We’re guessing they missed a gear. Or, maybe, it’s just another case of Mustang Things happening.The third run was another roll race with the two cars switching lanes. On this run, the Mustang keeps the race much closer, but as the two race away from the camera car, the C4 holds onto the win.Finally, the video ends with the Corvette launching hard with the camera positioned on the rear of the car, pointing at the ground. This gives us a great chance to hear the old LT5 roar as the Vette lays stripes with the drag radials.Crank up your speakers and enjoy!Tags: C4, Drag Race, Kill Stories, LT5, Mustang GT, roll rce, S550, ZR1
Date written: February 19, 2018
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 10927
