While other generations of the original pony car might easily qualify as beautiful to almost anyone, not just diehard Ford Mustang fans, the SN95 iteration isn’t exactly high on the list, especially when discussing the pre-New Edge version. But then again, a few changes here and there go a long way towards altering the perception.
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We love a good muscle car versus sports sedan brawl, especially when, on paper, the two seem rather evenly matched. There is, however, more to this than meets the eye, which is why this drag race ended in a blowout win. 6 photos
Before we get to the engine specs, here are a few pros and cons for each car. First, the Mustang comes with a six-speed manual transmission, while the driver of the Lexus doesn’t have to worry about shifting gears themselves although to be fair, the GS F s eight-speed automatic gearbox isn’t exactly one of the fastest transmissions out there.
No one will deny that Ford’s Shelby GT500 Mustang is the pinnacle of Blue Oval car performance at the moment. But even as Ford Performance continues to come up with new ways to enhance this flagship pony, rivals will continue to rise to the challenge of contesting its supremacy.
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Ever fancy driving an updated version of a classic American muscle car? Have you ever wondered what a cool experience it must be to loosen up on Sundays at the wheel of an exquisite automobile, but with all the creature comforts of modern vehicles?
When Old School Muscle Body Meets Crate Engines, the Shelby GT500CR Is Born 17 Apr 2021, 6:30 UTC ·
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No drama, no worries about every little mechanical detail that can ruin an otherwise perfect trip at any moment. No fiddling about under the hood, stranded on the side of the road, as sometimes classic car owners find themselves doing.
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If only both of these cars had automatic transmissions, this would have been the perfect matchup for America’s two most iconic muscle car nameplates. Instead, we’ll have to settle for the driver of the Camaro changing gears themselves. At least both cars are stock, so the way they pull in-between shifts is what we ll be paying close attention to. 6 photos
Let’s start with the Mustang. Since this is a late-model GT variant, its 5.0-liter Coyote V8 unit puts down 460 hp (466 PS) at 7,500 rpm (the revs are going to come into play later on), together with 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque. Everything is sent to the rear wheels through Ford’s 10R80 ten-speed automatic gearbox, giving the Mustang an advantage as far as this race is concerned.