Shelby GT500 Drag Races BMW M8 Competition in America Vs Germany - Automotive News & Information

Which coupe is faster? Place your bets.

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the American’s sports coupe. Germany, however, has the BMW M8 Competition. These two massive machines are often called the German Mustang. Although they look very similar, these cars are quite different in price and features. For many good reasons, the Shelby GT500’s fully-equipped M8 Competition is more expensive than the M8 Competition.

Edmunds facilitates this drag race. It shows us the differences. The M8 Competition comes with an all-wheel drivetrain. However, you can choose to have rear-wheel drive. Shelby GT500 is only available in a tail-happy configuration. The Mustang Shelby GT500’s supercharged V8 engine produces 760 horsepower (56 kilowatts) as well as 625 pound-feet (847 Newton meters). The M8 Competition produces 617 horsepower (460 kW) with 553 lbft (750 Nm), and has 617 hp (605 kW). Although the American muscle car is stronger, it doesn’t lose its advantage. Although the Mustang Shelby GT500 is almost identical in weight, it is still 100 lbs lighter than the M8 Competition (45 kg). The Shelby has a higher power-to-weight ratio than the German coupe. Drag races aren’t just about power and mass. You should also consider traction, and the vast differences between rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. This video should demonstrate it. We would love to hear your comments in the comment section below.