Groovy, the new Subaru \"Supercar\" is not even close to the Mustang GT 5.0 at VIR. 5.2 seconds is a long time, even for a 4.1 mile track.
Ford Mustang GT 5.0 vs Subaru WRX STI sedan
| Category | Subaru WRX STI sedan | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 418 / 412 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 407 / 300 | 527 / 389 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1549 / 3415 | 1648 / 3633 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 194 / 191 | 254 / 250 |
Lap Times
| Track | Subaru WRX STI sedan | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (pre 01/2014) | 3:13.80 | 3:08.60 |
| Tsukuba | 1:08.81 | 1:08.25 |
Performance
| Category | Subaru WRX STI sedan | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 17.7 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 22.1 s | 17.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.8 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.1 s | 10.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.8 s @ 87.6 mph | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.5 s | 12.7 s @ 112.5 mph |
| Top speed | 255 kph (158 mph) | 245 kph (152 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Subaru WRX STI sedan | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 95 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 64 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
Mustang GT 5.0 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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