Here's What Ford Has Done To Make The Shelby GT350 More Badass

The 2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 has been extensively tweaked, with new rubber and aero among the changes
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.

Here's What Ford Has Done To Make The Shelby GT350 More Badass

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.

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Comments

Anonymous

Best looking Mustang ever in that spec!

06/12/2018 - 14:23 |
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Rahul 1

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Couldn’t agree more. And one of the best sounding V8’s ever

06/12/2018 - 14:40 |
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Martin Burns

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

sits on edge of seat in anticipation wondering how Ford will top it with the new GT500

06/12/2018 - 15:21 |
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UnknownCat13

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Better than the Eleanor mustang from gone in 60 seconds?

06/12/2018 - 16:20 |
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Anonymous

Does it have the same engine as the R?

06/12/2018 - 14:26 |
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Wesley Teague

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

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

06/12/2018 - 14:35 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

The R is lighter and has more track focused suspension, the GT350 is the one you want

06/12/2018 - 14:51 |
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Anonymous

Same here.

06/12/2018 - 14:36 |
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Anonymous

This is some badassery

06/12/2018 - 14:38 |
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TheRacingGoat

Damn… that’s nice.

06/12/2018 - 14:40 |
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Anonymous

No crowd crashing comments… I’m surprised

06/12/2018 - 15:12 |
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CannedRex24

Wait

Why is it still the pre-facelift car

What about the newer 2018 model?

06/12/2018 - 15:18 |
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I noticed that too I wonder if it will even have the 10 speed transmission

06/12/2018 - 15:35 |
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yea, kinda saw that too.
I am not used to the new facelift yet, so this is still not a bad choice

06/12/2018 - 17:38 |
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SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

Why has it still got the old face?

06/12/2018 - 15:18 |
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DL🏁

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

06/12/2018 - 15:24 |
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they probably ant the zl1 instead

06/13/2018 - 02:00 |
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V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

In reply to by DL🏁

I think you forgot the fact that there exists a car called the Chevrolet Corvette.

06/13/2018 - 18:11 |
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Eriksson Shamoon

Dislike this comment or I’ll buy an eco boost

06/12/2018 - 17:10 |
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ecoboosts are good too

06/26/2018 - 07:45 |
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