On the left is the 2014 Ford Mustang GT. Originally a naturally aspirated car with a 5.0-liter V8, this car has been upgraded with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger and all the support hardware. He’s claiming 800hp. The transmission is a Tremec T-56 6-speed manual. The ‘Stang has also undergone a degree of weight reduction and it’s tuned to burn E85 fuel.
In the right lane is the C7 (2014-2019) Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine, the Z06 is the top of the heap for the Corvette lineup. This ‘Vette has been modified with supercharger porting, a performance camshaft and a full accoutrement of bolt-ons. It is tuned for E85 fuel and has an 8-speed automatic transmission. The interior is complete in the Chevy.
You could cut the tension with a knife as these two bruisers line up for the start. Racing commences at 50 mph. Whoever gets to 150 mph first is the winner.