Here's What Ford Has Done To Make The Shelby GT350 More Badass
If the standard Shelby GT350 isn’t quite hardcore enough for you, the answer is simple: go for the more focused GT350R. But there’s now a second option: wait for the 2019 version of the car.
Ford Performance has extensively fettled the GT350, via the help of “hundreds of hours of competitive track testing.” Aero enhancements have also been made possible by the development of the incoming GT500. As far as the aero side of things goes, the GT350 gets a new rear spoiler, which can be optioned with a Gurney flap for even more downforce.
A much bigger change concerns the tyres: like the R, the standard 350 now gets Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slicks with a bespoke tread pattern, as opposed to Super Sports. They’re still slightly narrower than the R’s monster boots though, measuring 295mm in width at the front and 305mm at the rear, compared to 305/315.
Finally, the suspension has been given a cheeky fiddle. To make the most of the aero and tyre improvements, Ford has added recalibrated springs and revised the standard-fit Magneride adaptive dampers.
When drivers aren’t making haste, they can enjoy a new electrically-adjustable seat option with suede inserts, a better infotainment system and an optional 12-speaker sound system. There are some new colours to choose from, too.
The car will go on sale early 2019.
Comments
Best looking Mustang ever in that spec!
Couldn’t agree more. And one of the best sounding V8’s ever
sits on edge of seat in anticipation wondering how Ford will top it with the new GT500
Better than the Eleanor mustang from gone in 60 seconds?
Does it have the same engine as the R?
They both have the same engine yes, I was actually a little bummed Ford hasn’t squeezed out a few more ponies from it for 2019, guess we’ll have to wait till 2020 to get a possible second iteration
The R is lighter and has more track focused suspension, the GT350 is the one you want
Same here.
This is some badassery
Damn… that’s nice.
No crowd crashing comments… I’m surprised
Wait
Why is it still the pre-facelift car
What about the newer 2018 model?
I noticed that too I wonder if it will even have the 10 speed transmission
yea, kinda saw that too.
I am not used to the new facelift yet, so this is still not a bad choice
Why has it still got the old face?
I can’t understand how everyone in the US who is buying a car in this price range doesn’t get this one
If we had it in the UK as (relatively for what you get) cheap, I’d get one in a heartbeat
they probably ant the zl1 instead
I think you forgot the fact that there exists a car called the Chevrolet Corvette.
Dislike this comment or I’ll buy an eco boost
ecoboosts are good too