In the right lane is the Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06. As the latest version of the famed sports car, the rear-wheel drive C8 Z06 is powered by a mid-mounted all-aluminum 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine capable of producing 670hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. The Corvette has an 8-speed automatic transmission and weighs 3,494-pounds. In stock trim, the C8 Z06 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7-seconds and turn the quarter-mile in 10.7-seconds @ 129 mph. Top speed is a computer controlled 189 mph.
Looking like an absolute race car in the left lane is the Gen III Ford GT. Also a mid-engine rear-wheel drive sports car, the GT has a twin turbocharged all-aluminum 3.5-liter V6 under the bonnet. The transmission is a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. At a curb weight of 3,381-pounds, the Ford can make 650hp and 550 lb.-ft. of torque. Along with the ability to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.0-seconds – and eclipse the quarter-mile in 10.8-seconds @ 134 mph – the fast Ford has a top speed of 216 mph.
Time to let these two horses out of the barn and see who gets to the gate first.