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Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Camaro SS

Ford · Chevrolet

1/4 Mile winner
Mustang Shelby GT500
Beats the Camaro SS by 0.95s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Mustang Shelby GT500 beats the Camaro SS decisively, finishing 0.95 seconds ahead. It's the 305 extra horsepower talking — the Mustang Shelby GT500 simply has more grunt to throw at the strip.

Spec head-to-head

Power
760 hp
455 hp
0–100 km/h
3.5s
4.3s
Top speed
290 km/h
290 km/h
Engine
Supercharged V8
6.2L V8 Gasoline
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
847 Nm
617 Nm
Price
$79,420
$43,500

Simulated race times

Distance
Mustang Shelby GT500
Camaro SS
100 m
4.988s
5.475s
1/8 mile
7.378s
8.062s
1/4 mile
11.103s
12.050s
1 km
19.947s
21.335s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Camaro SS is $43,500 vs $79,420 for the Mustang Shelby GT500 — a $35,920 gap. Power: Mustang Shelby GT500 makes 305 hp more (760 vs 455). 0–100 km/h: Mustang Shelby GT500 is 0.80s quicker (3.5s vs 4.3s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Mustang Shelby GT500 or the Camaro SS?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Mustang Shelby GT500 is faster, beating the Camaro SS by 0.95 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Mustang Shelby GT500 vs the Camaro SS?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 hits 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, while the Camaro SS does it in 4.3 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 produces 760 hp; the Camaro SS produces 455 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 tops out at 290 km/h, and the Camaro SS reaches 290 km/h.

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