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Modded Ford Mustang GT Races Nissan GT-R, Destruction Is Complete

Since one can never have too many reminders of why on-paper racing is hardly accurate, we've brought along a recent example of this, with this velocity adventure involving a Nissan GT-R and a Ford Mustang GT.
Modded Ford Mustang GT Races Nissan GT-R 4 photos
Photo: Can I be Frank/YouTube
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Here's a grain of salt just in have you don't happen to have one around: the muscle number we're going to discuss comes from a YouTube video showcasing a race between the two four-seater coupes. And it's not (just) that horses can get lost in the social media translation - we're dealing with modded monsters here and the different dynos used to measure their max outputs can tell slightly different stories.

With that out of the way, you should know that both the twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 of the Japanese toy and the 5.0-liter V8 of the muscle car deliver around 750 horsepower at the wheels.

The clip, which comes from YouTuber Can I Be Frank, doesn't mention the aftermarket goodies fitted to Godzilla's heart. However, we can talk about the Coyote motor of the 'Stang being taken down the boost route. To be more precise, the 5.0 now works with a Procharger (that would be a centrifugal supercharger).

Of course, the transmission can make a world of a difference and this is where the pony falls behind its opponent. So while the GT-R features a dual-clutch unit, this is a 2016 Mustang GT not benefiting from the lightning-quick shifts of the ten-speed automatic that came with the 2018MY update, so the Blue Oval toy features a six-speed auto.

The two drivers had to put in quite a bit of effort to get an even start for the rolling battle, which is just one of the reasons for which such street brawls should be avoided - the drag strip, which obviously keeps things on the safe side, is one's best bet.

Nevertheless, you can jump to the 1:25 timestamp of the vid below for the first successful run.

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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