2016 Shelby GT350

jstnstr · 08-20-2015, 09:55 AM

I heard about it during the press release but never payed much attention- it's just another mustang (or so I thought). It has a 5.2L Flat Plane Crank V8 that punches out 526hp at 7500rpm, and redlines at 8,250rpm. Track tuned suspension and has the new IRS. It sounds absolutely delicious, and how many road cars can you get with a flat plane crank short of a Ferrari these days? Best news is it starts under $50k. I just got in to an M235i and I am very happy with it, but naturally I am already scheming for my next move like any car freak. For anyone who is missing the aural and visceral experience of the E92 M3, this could be the ticket. It may not have the refinement or luxury of an M3 but it will certainly have the exclusivity and character, if not more so. Is the GT350 on anyone else's radar? I am shocked its on mine, I've never ever considered a mustang variant before.

The sound:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/reminde...g=cad&click=yr

einbruch10 · 08-20-2015, 09:58 AM

It is an incredible car, i considered it for awhile but cant commit as i need four doors.

Although ive been eyeing the charger scat pack as my next replacement. its cheap enough i can hop into a well kept e92 M3 and have a nice coupe for myself ( sub $35k).

///M ARMY · 08-20-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by einbruch10

It is an incredible car, i considered it for awhile but cant commit as i need four doors.

Although ive been eyeing the charger scat pack as my next replacement. its cheap enough i can hop into a well kept e92 M3 and have a nice coupe for myself ( sub $35k).

My wife drives the 2015 charger srt and its a good car. Love the V8 and power.

Mavus · 08-20-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

I heard about it during the press release but never payed much attention- it's just another mustang (or so I thought). It has a 5.2L Flat Plane Crank V8 that punches out 526hp at 7500rpm, and redlines at 8,250rpm. Track tuned suspension and has the new IRS. It sounds absolutely delicious, and how many road cars can you get with a flat plane crank short of a Ferrari these days? Best news is it starts under $50k. I just got in to an M235i and I am very happy with it, but naturally I am already scheming for my next move like any car freak. For anyone who is missing the aural and visceral experience of the E92 M3, this could be the ticket. It may not have the refinement or luxury of an M3 but it will certainly have the exclusivity and character, if not more so. Is the GT350 on anyone else's radar? I am shocked its on mine, I've never ever considered a mustang variant before.

The sound:
http://blog.caranddriver.com/reminde...g=cad&click=yr

The engine is the cream in this car. I want to read independent reviews and test drive it before I can form an opinion obviously. The drawback is the weight. I hope they tuned it so it can turn, has high speed stability and good steering feedback. The price point is attractive but it is a bigger car.

Looking forward to comparos against Germans.

rjd598 · 08-20-2015, 11:36 AM

where the hell have you been

jstnstr · 08-20-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

where the hell have you been

Not paying any attention to Ford, that's where. As I stated in my original post.

drewnel22 · 08-21-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

Not paying any attention to Ford, that's where. As I stated in my original post.

Lol here is some more reading if you are interested.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1133990

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143766

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1059199

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1156731

jstnstr · 08-21-2015, 10:49 AM

Oh thanks. I had searched but nothing came up.

F30lolz · 08-21-2015, 11:14 AM

I'm jelly that the BMWCCA Patroon Chapter will get a chance to take it around a track I heard. Makes me wish I stayed in NY for it.

einbruch10 · 08-22-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M ARMY

My wife drives the 2015 charger srt and its a good car. Love the V8 and power.

I'm really thinking about just going the SRT route and fork over the extra $8K. how is it for daily use? and whats fuel consumption actually like? everyone who reviewed it got 21mpg mixed which is awesome for a 6.4l.

TunedM2C · 08-22-2015, 02:01 PM

Check out this new in-depth video just released by Ford about the GT350.

yousefnjr · 08-22-2015, 03:45 PM

Hopefully this engine finds its way into something with 4 doors

Edit: not a f'ing Lincoln please

///M ARMY · 08-22-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by einbruch10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M ARMY

My wife drives the 2015 charger srt and its a good car. Love the V8 and power.

I'm really thinking about just going the SRT route and fork over the extra $8K. how is it for daily use? and whats fuel consumption actually like? everyone who reviewed it got 21mpg mixed which is awesome for a 6.4l.

The features imo are worth it. 6.4L v8 my wife likes. She gets about 325 per tank. I like it when I drive it.

BavarianDevil · 08-22-2015, 05:18 PM

It's a FORD!!! Enough said. Not gonna do it.

Seattle M3 · 08-22-2015, 10:56 PM

This car sounds amazing. Love to see the American manufacturers putting something like this out!

RM7 · 08-23-2015, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattle M3

This car sounds amazing. Love to see the American manufacturers putting something like this out!

This, the ZL1 started with the focus on handling AND acceleration, the Z28 blew it out of the water, and this is looking to best it and further the pattern of american cars that handle well AND go fast. Unprecedented for the most part IMO (compared to decades past). In the past, they wouldn't even try. Now, they succeed.

Vigilante375 · 08-23-2015, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BavarianDevil

It's a FORD!!! Enough said. Not gonna do it.

Yes, its a Ford thats faster than your M4. Since its made out of cheap plastic....oh wait, BMW has that too!

rjd598 · 08-23-2015, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianDevil

It's a FORD!!! Enough said. Not gonna do it.

That was me until this car and likes (z06) came out. Is it as nice as a Bmw? No and probably won't get there for a very long time if ever. Is it badass? Definitely. Does it sound awesome and perform? Most definitely. Is it a bargain in comparison to what it annihilates at the track? Once again definitely.

Different strokes for different folks. You have to give credit where it's due my friend.

mr.335i · 08-23-2015, 07:01 PM

Ford is finally making cars. The Ford GT will be something as well when that comes out to the gp.

WhatsADSM · 08-23-2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by yousefnjr

Hopefully this engine finds its way into something with 4 doors

Edit: not a f'ing Lincoln please

This.
And honestly I don't care if its a Lincoln. Just make a 4 door version of this

EfEightyM3 · 08-23-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Yes, its a Ford thats faster than your M4. Since its made out of cheap plastic....oh wait, BMW has that too!

You can say that again. BMW isn't any beacon of quality...

Never_Enough · 08-24-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BavarianDevil

It's a FORD!!! Enough said. Not gonna do it.

Ignorance is bliss

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jstnstr Lieutenant Colonel 928 Rep 1,496 Posts Drives: G20 M340xi Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SWFL iTrader: (2)	I heard about it during the press release but never payed much attention- it's just another mustang (or so I thought). It has a 5.2L Flat Plane Crank V8 that punches out 526hp at 7500rpm, and redlines at 8,250rpm. Track tuned suspension and has the new IRS. It sounds absolutely delicious, and how many road cars can you get with a flat plane crank short of a Ferrari these days? Best news is it starts under $50k. I just got in to an M235i and I am very happy with it, but naturally I am already scheming for my next move like any car freak. For anyone who is missing the aural and visceral experience of the E92 M3, this could be the ticket. It may not have the refinement or luxury of an M3 but it will certainly have the exclusivity and character, if not more so. Is the GT350 on anyone else's radar? I am shocked its on mine, I've never ever considered a mustang variant before. The sound: http://blog.caranddriver.com/reminde...g=cad&click=yr Attached Images __________________ \| M-Performance Exhaust \| JB4 Map 4 on E35 \| BMC Red Panel Filter \| \| Previous: 18 M3 ZCP \| 17 M3 6MT \| 15 M235i \|
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