Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Obsession to detail everything we changed on gt350 is purely functionaldriven. Search over 27,300 listings to find the best local deals. Ford unveiled the new shelby gt350r mustang, the most trackready roadgoing production mustang ever built. The man behind the name, carroll shelby, was a legendary racer, car builder and entrepreneur.
Did the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r lap the ring in. Aug 04, 2015 more ford shelby gt350 news 2016 ford shelby gt350 v8. This ford performance driver side oilair separator is specifically designed for use on 2015 to 2020 gt350 and gt350r mustangs equipped with a 5. Redesigned for 2015, the mustangs sophomore year welcomes its newest variant. Fords 2016 mustang configurator is now live, which means we have final, official pricing for the shelby gt350 and gt350r.
Obsession to detail everything we changed on gt350 is purely functionaldriven design, with the goal of improving the overall performance of the car, said chris svensson, ford design director, the americas. The 2016 ford shelby gt350 offers s uper car performance at a bargain price. Sep 19, 2016 our 2016 best driver s car may not necessarily be the quickest in a straight line or pull the most g on the figure eight, but itll damn sure be the most rewarding and most fun car to drive. The ford mustang shelby gt350r is one of 12 contenders competing for the title of 2016 best drivers car. The gt350r takes things a step further from the gt350, bringing with it even more focused performance, although it comes at the cost of some dailydriver comfort. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2016 pictures, information. In 1965, ford and carroll shelby developed a roadracing version of the popular ford mustang the shelby gt350 competition model. Interestingly, the two option groups are mutually exclusive and cant be ordered on the same car simultaneously.
Ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r discussion in shelby gt350 mustang started by. Amg gt s, m4 gts, shelby gt350r, and 570s mercedesamg gt s, bmw m4 gts, ford mustang shelby gt350r, mclaren 570s see all 63 photos. Fully two years after the first inklings of the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 and its ultrafocused r variant began to trickle across the autosphere, ford has finally seen fit to let outsiders experience what is poised to be the most potent naturally aspirated production mustang ever. Jan 01, 2016 the porsche rewards its driver with its buttery tactile feedback and perfect chassis composure, where the shelby begs for abuse and aggressive inputs. The name shelby carries a lot of weight in the automotive world. Ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r morjo02, nov 25, 2015, in forum. Ford shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang named on the car and. The shelby stang lives onreason enough to make our list of 25 cars worth waiting for, 20152018.
When you step up the shelby gt350r, youll find that the dynamics are the same, only the package has been toughened up enough so the driver will run out of breath long before the car will. According to the presentation slides mustang6g uncovered, ford plans to eradicate the 2016 mustang shelby gt350 s optional track package and instead make its adaptive dampers magneride, in fordspeak, aluminum struttower brace, rear spoiler. The porsche rewards its driver with its buttery tactile feedback and perfect chassis composure, where the shelby begs for abuse and aggressive inputs. As it turns out, the figures are the same as were leaked earlier this. The gt350 and the gt350r are, at their hearts, the same car. With its 18pound carbonfiber wheels and stickier pilot sport cup 2 tires, the r. Driver 2016 10best list ford shelby gt350 and gt350r. In this case, the car is a 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r, the racing driver. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver. Its available in coupe and convertible body styles, as well as five trim levels. The car rides well despite its lowprofile tires, and once we switched to normal for the drive down carmel valley road, the chassis grew calmer.
Jul 29, 2015 we sit shotgun for hot laps in one of the years most anticipated cars at michigans grattan raceway. A trackfocused pony, the gt350 is powered by a naturally aspirated flatcrank 5. Ford mustang shelby gt350r 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r. Consulting our vast cache of vehicle and performance data and applying a test driver seatofthepants algorithm, we say the 3,750pound gt350. 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. Ford focus rs, shelby gt350r mustang set records in 2016 c. Designed for street use, the new shelby gt350r is also engineered to deliver maximum. The 2016 roush stage 3 mustang is the most powerful production mustang. Us pricing revealed for 2016 ford mustang gt350 and. Its not like he gets to dictate the winner, but him gushing over the gt350r makes it the front runner imo. When the gt350r first thundered onto the scene in 2016, the. Ford mustang shelby gt350r 2016 pictures, information. The shelby gt350 mustang might be the most fun you can have for under 100 grand.
What happens when you let a pro race driver loose in a fast car. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. Full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. Jan 26, 2015 the allnew 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r only made its debut a fortnight ago in detroit but already there are whispers the car lapped the nurburgring in a time of 7. The mats have deeply sculpted channels designed to trap water, road salt, mud and sand. Ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r discussion in shelby gt350 mustang started by morjo02, nov 25, 2015. This marks the 10th time a version of fords pony car has been named to the prestigious list. If you are looking for best and awesome then the new 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r will give all. Used 2016 ford mustang for sale with photos cargurus. See more ideas about shelby gt350r, ford mustang shelby and ford mustang. More ford shelby gt350 news 2016 ford shelby gt350 v8. Dec 02, 2015 full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. This ford performance separator is designed for use with factory gt350 or gt350r cold air intakes only. Ford shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang named to the car and.
Did the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r lap the ring in just. Read the story, watch video, and see photos of the 2016 shelby gt350r at car and driver. Weve already driven the ford shelby mustang gt350, and spent most of our time in its natural habitat. The sixth generation ford mustang s550 is the current iteration of the mustang pony car. Car and drivers 10best list in 2017 shelby gt350gt350r model. The shelby name is synonymous with highperformance, and. Inspired by the 1965 ford mustang shelby gt350 competition, and calling it the most raceready roadlegal mustang ever, ford introduced the limitedproduction 2016 mustang shelby gt350r at the 2015 north american international auto show naias in detroit. Read on for more on our driving impressions on the 2016 ford shelby gt350. The 2016 ford mustang is a fourseat sports car that competes with the chevrolet camaro and dodge challenger. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube. Sep 01, 2015 when you step up the shelby gt350r, youll find that the dynamics are the same, only the package has been toughened up enough so the driver will run out of breath long before the car will. Hell, it might be the most fun you can have in a car, period. Perhaps not stunning numbers these days, but the test car did weigh 3796 pounds.
The gt350r production car was unveiled in january, and is one of more than 12 new vehicles ford performance will bring to market through 2020. Sep 22, 2015 think of a 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang as the ultimate mustang and the gt350r as a true, trackoriented sports car. Think of a 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang as the ultimate mustang and the gt350r as a true, trackoriented sports car. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best driver s car powered by moth. Introduction inspired by the 1965 ford mustang shelby gt350 competition, and calling it the most raceready roadlegal mustang ever, ford introduced the limitedproduction 2016 mustang shelby gt350r. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best drivers car powered by moth. Theres some effort to reduce weight with some especiallytrick carbon fiber wheels and by decontenting the car ditching the rear seats, radio, and air conditioning. Our 2016 best drivers car may not necessarily be the quickest in a straight line or pull the most g on the figure eight, but itll damn sure be the most rewarding and most fun car to drive. The gt350 may be easier on the driver than the z28, but its pilot sport cup 2 tires cant match the grip of the z28s pirelli p zero trofeo r rubber.
Consulting our vast cache of vehicle and performance data and applying a testdriver seatofthepants algorithm, we say the 3,750pound gt350. The 2016 ford mustang comes available with four different engine options a 300 hp 3. Search over 26,900 listings to find the best local deals. This is a system designed not just to make the car handle better but to instill greater confidence in even the best driver. Used 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 for sale carmax. Driver 2016 10best list ford shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang. Unlike the chevy corvette grand sports cup 2s, the fordspec michelins seem to have more consistent grip from the first lap to the last. We sit shotgun for hot laps in one of the years most anticipated cars at michigans grattan raceway.
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