Watch a Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Race a GRC Fiesta ST
Ever wondered how a Global Rally Championship Ford Fiesta ST holds up against a Mustang Cobra Jet on the quarter mile?
Ford itself was curious, taking the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 Mustang Cobra Jet and lining it up against the 550-plus hp Ford Fiesta ST Competition Car at the track. Both vehicles headed off to zMAX Dragway in Charlotte with driver Roy Hill behind the wheel of the Cobra Jet and Tanner Foust piloting his familiar Fiesta ST. As for the outcome of the race? Well, we won’t ruin that for you, just watch the video below.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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