The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable driver s car. If i were in the market for a pony muscle car, id go straight to the 5. Jailed twice for it, ticketed quite more frequently, the gt350 was his daily driver for 21 years. I made the comment a few times that the gt350 was the slowest 526hp car id ever driven. Replacing the mustang gt after it did 40,000 miles was easy.
Its easy to forgive a cars shortcomings when its this good to drive. The allnew shelby gt350 mustang, featuring the most powerful naturally aspirated ford production engine ever, is a worldclass performance vehicle, designed to tackle the planets most challenging roads an allday track car thats also street legal. Scott took the shelby gt350 for a test drive to get a feel for the car. The ford shelby gt350r is the best performance car fords. Jun 19, 2017 in this video scott and andrew head over to the local ford dealer to check out a few mustangs.
As long as you dont climb out of an r before driving a gt350, youll revel in every part of it. Muscle car power and sports car handling combine to create the best mustang yet. Discussion in shelby gt350 mustang started by mspeedster, jan 31, 2019. Anyone here having issues with their gt350 drinking oil. This happens on first clutch depression when the car has been shut off regardless if the car is in accessory mode or not. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k miles. The sound is the first thing that about the ford shelby gt350r mustang that grabs your attention. For 2019, ford has dialed up the gt350s chassis, basically creating a gt350r with a back seat. The shelby gt350 is a muscle car for the trackday obsessed. Id say the point is having a sexy, fast car, and the 5. This is a discussion on 40,000 mile gt350 test within the mustang gt350 general discussions forums, part of the mustang gt350 forum category.
Im a ford guy, but the camaro ss with a manual car and driver got a 060 of 4. Jul 11, 2016 muscle car power and sports car handling combine to create the best mustang yet. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver. Sep 20, 2019 consumer guides test car was equipped with one of the few option groups available for the gt350, a dealerinstalled handling package with a strut top mount that can be adjusted for more trackfriendly frontwheel camber, and a gurney flap attachment for the standard rear spoiler that increases downforce. A true driver s car is rare, much less one thats affordable. In the last few years ford has endeavored to make two race cars for the street.
Oct 16, 2017 the ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. Page 74 there is an awesome 5page write up on the 17 gt350 they had the for. The ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. If you cant afford one, take heart, you wont be the. Yes, it shares some looks and interior parts with the standard mustang, but the key. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. It breathes air atmospherically, makes 526 hp, and sounds like the demon love child of an american muscle car and a japanese superbike. Full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. If youre a dedicated track rat, want even more ontrack performance, and dont care if your gt350 is uncomfortable to drive on the road, theres the allout gt350r. Sep 17, 2014 last week at our performance car of the year testing, we had a 2015 mustang gt in our highhorsepower posse.
At start, the gt350 does a loop diagnostic that will open and close the valves and keep them closed because the car defaults to normal driving mode on start. Aug 23, 2019 this isnt just a comparison test between a pair of highperformance cars. On its face, this grouping could be mistaken for an ordinary ofthe moment comparison test. Jan 26, 2019 the good news is, and no surprise to anyone that has driven one, they loved the car. Motor trends recent best drivers car test brought together some of the finest cars currently on sale and in addition to the cars. The camaro has a higher starting price, but you get 275 rear tires on the base 1ss without options, you also get the 3. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016. And chris, thanks for being real about not knowing how to drive this at the limit. My test car is chassis number g0017, so i assume it is the 17th car built. Perhaps not stunning numbers these days, but the test car did. In this test, car and driver pits the toyota supra against the shelby gt350, which has been given a bit of a refresh and is better than ever. In this video scott and andrew head over to the local ford dealer to check out a few mustangs. The hot, bloody bite that makes any normal, safe, and friendly car so bland by comparison.
We just went for the shelby gt350 upgrade and started over. Shelby gt350 drive this is why you buy this car auto. At 40,000 miles, it posted identical numbers for both tests. The good news is, and no surprise to anyone that has driven one, they loved the car. Car and driver pits the toyota supra against the shelby gt350. Turn after turn, lap after lap, i continued to be impressed with the gt350 s performance, poise and control. The former is fords voodoo v8, a handbuilt, flatplanecrank 5. Feb 27, 2018 jailed twice for it, ticketed quite more frequently, the gt350 was his daily driver for 21 years. Consumer guides test car was equipped with one of the few option groups available for the gt350, a dealerinstalled handling package with a strut top mount that can be adjusted for more trackfriendly frontwheel camber, and a gurney flap attachment for the standard rear spoiler that increases downforce. It is a drivers machine without parallel at its price point and were likely witnessing the last gasp pun intended of the naturally aspirated ice as we speak. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2016 pictures, information.
We were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350 s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. It makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. But this past week ive had the opportunity to drive the gt350 at home in chicago, like i would any other commuter car. The lack of low end torque was another negative for me with the gt350. For 2019, ford has dialed up the gt350s chassis, basically creating a gt350r with a. The gt350 is the raresteak sporting machine that delightfully feeds our fastest dreams. The new gt350 builds on carroll shelbys original idea transforming a great everyday car. A true drivers car is rare, much less one thats affordable. It rolls on michelin pilot sport staggered rubber, wrapping around 19. Car and driver supra vs m2 vs gt350 vs 718 porsche 718 forum. The reardrive coupe shares a shrieking 526hp naturally aspirated v8 and precise sixspeed manual transmission with its rrated twinthe gt350r. Sometime in the nineties, it was turned into a vintage race machine. Considering that the gt350s upgrades probably only become apparent on a racetrack, and cost an extra twenty grand or so, the 5.
May 15, 2019 the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable driver s car. Best drivers car grand prix includes the supra, gt350. New 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 fastback 2dr car in. Jul 19, 2016 but this past week ive had the opportunity to drive the gt350 at home in chicago, like i would any other commuter car. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350gt350r owners. Heres what we thought of the fords updated mustang gt during our first drive. The 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission. Read about our longterm test and see pictures at car and driver. Car and drivers magical 40k mile longterm test experience. Not only that but everyone says it has a better handling chasis even without the magnetic ride control. It rolls on michelin pilot sport staggered rubber, wrapping around 19inch 10spoke. Theres a lot to consider if youre wondering whether the 2019 ford shelby gt350 is a good car. This isnt just a comparison test between a pair of highperformance cars.
Last week at our performance car of the year testing, we had a 2015 mustang gt in our highhorsepower posse. The new brakeandtire setup hauled our test car down from 70 mph. Relative to total sales volume, a small portion of owners online have complained of excessive oil consumption from the gt350, resulting in the need to frequently top up the engines oil level. Being a driver of intermediate skill, i prefer to keep the car in a mode with a safety net while learning a new track, which i was doing driving the gt350 at laguna seca. Car and driver gt350 long term test wraps up ford mustang. The usable trunk makes this car an everyday driver proposition. Best drivers car grand prix includes the supra, gt350, 600lt.
These two cars are drastically different machines but. Shelby gt350 drive this is why you buy this car auto fanatic auto fanatic. All in all, the gt350 is a cool carthe 718 is just cooler. The shelby gt350 is a phenomenal car and easily one of the best fords ever made high praise for a 116yearold company, but the porsches approachability and its singular focus on the driving.
Learn more about the 1966 ford shelby mustang gt350 h article. In a longterm test of the gt350 by car and driver, heavy oil consumption was also reported. Without further ado, here is a collection of our impressions. The 2017 shelby mustang gt350 fourpassenger sports car is ideal for drivers with the need for speed. Jan 31, 2019 we were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350 s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. When our car was new, the 70tozeromph panic stop took 153 feet, but that stretched. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k. This is a fight between the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 and the 2020. The new brakeandtire setup hauled our test car down from 70 mph in 150 feet, in line with previous gt350 efforts. It should do low 12s, touching high 11s with a good launch.