Muscle Car Comparison: BMW M8 Competition Vs Shelby GT500 Vs Polestar 1
In contrast to the modern Bimmer, the Mustang appears to be a fiercely retro throwback. Like its 1960s-era forebear, it packs a big V8 and routes power to the rear wheels alone, passing through a limited-slip differential before hitting the road through fat, sticky tires (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, in this case). Dressed up in Twister Orange with dual white tape stripes and featuring the Mustang’s modern pony car styling, the GT500 wouldn’t look completely out of place at the 1969 NHRA Winternationals. Powering the fast Mustang is a 5.2-liter Predator V8 engine, fitted with a cross-plane cr...