Now that the Mach 1 has effectively replaced the Shelby GT350 for the 2021 Mustang line-up, the move only seems to have made the latter even more desirable. After all, how can you not fall in love with a flat-plane crank pony built with the track in mind? Then again, plenty of GT350 owners use their muscle cars for straight-line brawls, as is the case with the example sitting before us.
To keep the battle interesting, the wielder of the Ford decided to duke it out with a totally different type of velocity animal, namely a previous-generation BMW M5.
Now, YouTuber Can I Be Frank, who brought this velocity duel to us, doesn't mention any mods for the German missile. As such, we can talk about a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 delivering 553 hp (560 PS) and 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch transmission.
Of course, with all GT350s coming in six-speed manual trim, this sprinting drawback is clearly visible during the race. And we can see the Mustang slightly pausing each time the driver has to upshift, though the one behind the wheel appears to know what he's doing.
Oh, and there's another detail that needs to be mentioned when discussing the Mustang's sprint through the gears, namely the car impersonating a dragon, with flames shooting out of the exhaust. Also, did we mention the pony's 5.2-liter N/A V8, which churns out 526 hp (533 PS) and 429 lb-ft (582 Nm) when stock, has been taken down the aftermarket route? The only detail we know involves an aggressive E85 tune, but this obviously makes quite a difference.
Returning to the F10 M5, its ability to haul up to five people isn't without its downsides, and we're referring to the scale footprint here since the Bavarian four-door is over 600 lbs (270+ kg) meatier than the American coupe.
The pair engaged in two races, with the second battle kicking off at about 60 mph (96 km/h). While we can tell you the confrontation was as fierce as they get, please steer clear of such street fights and head over to the strip when you're feeling competitive.
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. Full profile
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