The 647bhp Ford GT Will Out-Drag A 755bhp Corvette ZR1

Even though it’s over 100bhp and 165lb ft down on the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the Ford GT’s V-max mode helps it out-drag its muscle rival time after time
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After watching this video there’s only one conclusion we can make: the Ford GT is faster in a rolling drag than the significantly more powerful Corvette ZR1.

The 647bhp Ford has gone head to head with the 755bhp Corvette in a new DragTimes YouTube video. The crew take three runs down the Palm Beach International Raceway in Florida, with the slightly tweaked Corvette forced to watch the GT inch away from it every time.

The 647bhp Ford GT Will Out-Drag A 755bhp Corvette ZR1

On top of its 108bhp deficit the GT has some 165lb ft less to play with, but weight and aerodynamics are on its side. The Ford weighs 93kg less and, thanks to its V-max mode, can achieve a super-slippery profile through the air. This particular ZR1 is in its most track-focused spec including a big, draggy rear wing.

The video is a bit slow to get going, but skip to about 3m15s to start the racing. The timing tickets are displayed after each run. It’s close, but the seriously impressive GT takes it.

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VT3CYO

Because… Lightness

08/28/2018 - 13:22 |
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And aerodynamics

08/28/2018 - 14:52 |
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Griffin Mackenzie

In reply to by VT3CYO

Because price 😂

08/28/2018 - 18:56 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by VT3CYO

A 200# difference doesn’t explain that result

08/28/2018 - 19:59 |
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Stubaru

Its all about the power to weight ratio

08/28/2018 - 13:26 |
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₩!Ź@ŔĐ Transit supervan

In reply to by Stubaru

Uhmmmmmmm the the ZR1 has a better power to weight ratio than the GT .

08/28/2018 - 14:12 |
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Advanced Handling Flags

…while also costing 3 times as much, yeah. And requiring a waiting list.

08/28/2018 - 13:28 |
4 | 1

And yet I’d still have it over the Chevy

08/28/2018 - 13:58 |
3 | 2

…which you probably can’t get onto anymore

08/28/2018 - 14:03 |
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Anonymous

Lighter, more aerodynamic, better tyres etc

08/28/2018 - 13:28 |
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Pagz777

Take the wing off the Vette and it wouldn’t even be close

08/28/2018 - 15:10 |
7 | 3
Anonymous

This reminds me of a race between a certain drag focused car and and all-out-fun-having supercar.

08/28/2018 - 15:18 |
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Destroya

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Dodge Demon and McLaren 720S?

08/28/2018 - 15:46 |
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William Challenger

hey, when are you gonna fix the site?

08/28/2018 - 15:24 |
5 | 5

Just shut up with that already.
we get it, this site has a problem, but what’s making it worse is you people saying it does

08/28/2018 - 15:47 |
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[Flux]

It loses in a drag race because it loses 100 hp to the rear wheels. They’re not equal at the crank, but they are at the wheels.

by the way, fix the site thanks.

08/28/2018 - 15:57 |
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TheRacingGoat Mk. II 🐐🐐🐐

Make me proud son…

08/28/2018 - 16:29 |
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Wogmidget

First
On
Race
Day

08/28/2018 - 20:57 |
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