This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. One of the greatest muscle cars ever built, the 2018 shelby gt350r. This rare vehicle is amazing to drive and will make an excellent addition to any collection, this is your chance to own the finest shelby ever produced. These can be added with an optional package when buying the gt350r. Car and drivers 10best list in 2017 shelby gt350 gt350r model. Theres so many tones and nuances to the noise you miss with the windows rolled up. Looking for a world class drivers car that s distinctly american in style and character. The lighter, 3,655pound gt350r still faithfully follows its front tires in lagunas longduration corners just like the gt350, only the wider and grippier 30535zr19 michelin pilot sport cup.
From the interior with the windows rolled up its actually pretty tame compared to what i expected. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350gt350r owners. Car and drivers 10best list in 2019 gt and bullitt models. Used ford mustang shelby gt350r for sale with photos. The revised shape of the window improves the cars interior aerodynamics by promoting better airflow for driver comfort while. Ford proclaims that the shelby gt350 mustang is the most trackready, streetlegal mustang ever. From its debut to a public who waited with baited breath to catch their first glimpse of it at the worlds fair in 1964, the ford mustang has always been popular with tuners and petrolheads looking to extract as much muscle as possible from americas premier steel bicep. That s 526 horses that max out at an impressive 8,200 rpm, all in a package thatll best sports cars and exotics alike. Hennesseys supercharged shelby mustang gt350 r sounds seriously brutal. Johnson, along with codriver maxwell, has played an integral part in the cars development, which began nearly eight months ago, once the.
Back then, it was a huge change but today its capabilities are wellknown. Looking for a world class drivers car thats distinctly american in style and character. Amg gt s, m4 gts, shelby gt350r, and 570s mercedesamg gt s, bmw m4 gts, ford mustang shelby gt350r, mclaren 570s. Jan 12, 2015 meet the hardest ever production mustang. Its only welldocumented appearance is in the first running of the caminos del inca inca rally in 1966 with owner julio martinetti and codriver victor coco. The mustang gt 350 r has five driving modes to help meet whatever. The seminal shelby gt350r is introduced at the start of mecums glendale, arizona, auction the first competition shelby mustang, the first to be raced, and the first to win, 5r002 simultaneously served as shelby americans factory engineering mule, a rolling test bed for ideas and components, including those that would constitute both the second team car 5r001 and all 34. Read the latest ford shelby gt350r news and browse our full collection of ford shelby gt350r articles, photos, press releases and related videos. Original shelby engineers give 1965 gt350r a new lease on life. Heres the sound of a mustang shelby gt350r blasting to.
Personal safety system driver and frontpassenger seat belt pretensioners, load. Its the realworld livability of the new shelby that most will have to. Jul 31, 2015 2016 ford shelby gt350r mustang first ride. The zl1 hasnt run the best driver s car gantlet yet, but it stacks up to other cars that weve lapped on the big track at willow springs international raceway. Its not just the highrevving, wide powerband v8 that makes the gt350r a trackday superhero. The rebuilt 8 positraction rear end and 5speed transmission make the mustang extremely tractable, ideal for freeway driving. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best.
Neither the shelby gt350 nor the gt350r has been crashtested by the national highway traffic safety administration or the insurance institute for highway. After a few laps in the passenger s seat, i cant wait to get in the driver s seat and flog this thing. This engine pairs with one of the best 6speed manual transmissions ive had the opportunity to stir. However, since it is a racespecific model, i expect it to be fully equipped with all equipment required for track racing in the u. I hope you werent really concerned about the interior differences between these two. If you must really know, the gt350r doesnt come with ac or back seats.
Can the new 2016 shelby mustang gt350 be a daily driver. With an apocalyptic exhaust note and amazing ontrack performance, the ford mustang shelby gt350r is the most exciting drivers car under. Heres the sound of a mustang shelby gt350r blasting to 169 mph hennessey performance fires up the camera and takes a brandnew 2017 gt350r to. Ford mustang 6 fastback shelby gt350r technical specs, dimensions. For all you need to know about the shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang, read on. Oct 26, 2016 read the latest ford shelby gt350r news and browse our full collection of ford shelby gt350r articles, photos, press releases and related videos. The most affordable way to experience all visceral thrills of driving a real gt350r shelby, the car is accompanied by some documentation. The pedal feel itself is honestly one of the best things about the gt350r, inspiring the driver to go deeper and deeper into corners on each successive lap.
Mecum also points out that this was a development car used to sort out the setup for future gt350 race cars, and other drivers of the 60s had a. For hardcore racing enthusiasts, ford also offers the shelby gt350r. Ford have decided to share more information on the much anticipated shelby mustang gt350r, which apparently will be the worlds first massproduced car with carbon fiber wheels. Where past shelby mustangs were abundantly powerful and capable of doing smoky burnouts, their handling in recent years fell a little short of what might have been expected in a worldclass sports car. Instead of the excessive use of carbon fibre and limited edition badging, subtlety and quality reign superior. Great lease rates and financing also available on any of our inventory.
We said the same thing when the shelby gt350 appeared last autumn, but its been almost immediately usurped by this gt350r that extra r is crucial. We said the same thing when the shelby gt350 appeared last autumn, but its been almost immediately usurped by this gt350r that extra r. Find the best ford mustang shelby gt350r for sale near you. We get our first taste of the 2016 ford shelby mustang gt350r, from the passengers seat in a ridealong around grattan raceway in michigan. The lighter, 3,655pound gt350r still faithfully follows its front tires in laguna s longduration corners just like the gt350, only the wider and grippier 30535zr19 michelin pilot sport cup.
The ford shelby gt350r is the best performance car fords ever. Its the realworld livability of the new shelby that most will have to contend with when driving the car. Hennesseys supercharged shelby mustang gt350 r sounds. Mar 11, 2020 the seminal shelby gt350r is introduced at the start of mecums glendale, arizona, auction the first competition shelby mustang, the first to be raced, and the first to win, 5r002 simultaneously served as shelby americans factory engineering mule, a rolling test bed for ideas and components, including those that would constitute both the second team car 5r001 and all 34 customer r. The ford shelby gt350r is the best performance car fords. This kit will block any oil and oil vapor from getting into your pcv system and causing potential damage to your engine. Two of americas greatest rivals, and in z28 and shelby gt350r forms, two incredible roadlegal track cars. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. The shelby gt350r is the last great mustang ford will ever.
In this video, i take my 2017 shelby gt350 ford mustang on a drive through the hill country. Verdict a car serious drivers will appreciate, but one with a borderline cost benefit ratio. At the front, the only difference with the above models is that it has additional splitter struts compared to the gt350rcand slight modifications on the bumper where it misses canards on each side compared to. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street.
The ford mustang shelby gt350r is a drivers car, much like the svt cobra r was when it was released. Jan 12, 2015 the ford mustang shelby gt350r is a drivers car, much like the svt cobra r was when it was released. Driver lightning lap trials and the motor trend best drivers car competition. Verdict a car serious drivers will appreciate, but one with a borderline costbenefit ratio. Mustang shelby gt350r what to know ford of ventura. Its a allnew ford car with a better improvement from the previous versions like boss 302 ford with more beautiful look as well as performance power that will give you all the experience that you will never forget. If you are looking for best and awesome then the new 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r will give all. Ford gave us a taste of what the gt350r and its slightly less trackfocused gt350 can do and all i can think is. Thanks to the tuners at hennessey, this gt350 r makes almost 800 horsepower to the wheels.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350 gt350r owners. We have 14 ford mustang shelby gt350r vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 12 1owner cars, and 7 personal use cars. Ever since driving the standard gt350 a few years ago, ive always wondered how much of a difference the r would make in regards. Car and drivers 10best list in 2017 shelby gt350gt350r model. Our previous drive of the gt350 and gt350r, editorial director marty padgett said it s the. Two of america s greatest rivals, and in z28 and shelby gt350r forms, two incredible roadlegal track cars.
First 1965 shelby gt350r race car announced for mecum auction. I bet you already know its the firstever production v8 from ford with a flatplane. After all, unlike the more extreme trackoriented gt350r, most buyers are likely to spend more time on the road in the gt350 than lapping it on race circuits. Nov 05, 2015 but whats it like as an everyday driver. Used shelby gt350r classic car in tulsa, oklahoma, united states for sale. Dearborn, mich, advanced suspension tuning on shelby gt350 and shelby gt350r includes mustangfirst magneride dampers. After all, they are both track focused cars, and the interior is the least important part.
The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, high. The first 1965 shelby gt350r competition model built, entered in a sanctioned racing event and driven to victory by the legendary ken miles, will be offered for sale by mecum auctions during its 33 rd annual original spring classic, scheduled for midmay at the indiana state fairgrounds in indianapolis the gt350r is known as the flying mustang because of an iconic photograph shot. This 2018 ford shelby mustang gt350r is a petroleumfueled paragon. According to a release issued by ford motor company, the 2017 ford shelby gt350 mustang, the shelby gt350r mustang and the new high performance ford focus rs are all sold out around the world. This marks the 10th time a version of fords pony car has been named to the prestigious list. Used ford mustang shelby gt350r for sale with photos carfax. In this standoff, we take both the ford shelby gt350 and the shelby gt350r, and pit them together.
Ford mustang 6 fastback shelby gt350r technical specs. Sep 26, 2016 2017 ford shelby gt350 mustang, focus rs sold out but you can still buy one. Ford has just released details about this unprecedented feat of technology and performance value for mustang enthusiasts. Looking for a world class driver s car that s distinctly american in style and character. The same advancetrac system that comes standard on all of the ford suvs and trucks also helps to keep mustang drivers safe by maximizing. Ford racing m6766a50s mustang oilair separator kit driver. The sixth generation ford mustang s550 is the current iteration of the mustang pony car. Aug 07, 2017 hennessey s supercharged shelby mustang gt350 r sounds seriously brutal. We get our first taste of the 2016 ford shelby mustang gt350r, from the passenger s seat in a ridealong around grattan raceway in michigan. After a few laps in the passengers seat, i cant wait to get in the drivers seat and flog this thing. Aug 28, 2017 it s not just the highrevving, wide powerband v8 that makes the gt350r a trackday superhero. Ford shelby gt350 mustang raises the bar for handling. Order a ford performance driver side oilair separator kit for your 20152020 shelby gt350 or gt350r mustang from cj pony parts today. This engine pairs with one of the best 6speed manual transmissions ive.
Owners of the mustang shelby gt350 the most balanced and raceinspired. The gt350r is a refreshing contradiction to this policy. On the outside, the fp350s looks almost identical to the mustang gt4 as well as the shelby gt350rc. Outlined in red is where the paint code for your vehicle will be listed. The zl1 hasnt run the best drivers car gantlet yet, but it stacks up to other cars that weve lapped on the big track at willow springs international raceway. As is the fivemode driver control system, similar to gms performance traction management unit, which acts on the steering, throttle. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350 gt350r.
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