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The Drag Race We’ve Always Wanted To See: C8 Corvette Z06 vs Shelby GT500

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 epitomize the pinnacle of American sports cars, with both boasting powerful V8 engines that keep the spirit alive. Given their impressive credentials, it was only fitting to pit these two fierce competitors against each other in a head-to-head showdown.

The folks at Edmund Cars organized a thrilling event called U-Drags, which added an exciting twist to the competition. U-Drags involves a non-stop round-trip drag race, putting not only acceleration and top speed to the test but also braking and cornering capabilities.

The C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, with its mighty 670 horsepower, may seem exceptional, but it faces stiff competition from the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, boasting a massive 760 horsepower. Both cars represent the pinnacle of performance in their respective lineups, but they approach the idea of track dominance in different ways.

It should be interesting to see how these two American sports fare against each other in this unique drag race. Watch the video for yourself to see who comes out as the winner in this thrilling showdown.