The former is fords voodoo v8, a handbuilt, flatplanecrank 5. Choose from a variety of parts such as gt350 steering wheels, shift knobs, wheels, and much more to get your s550 looking great. What will happen when the new z06 hits the street with suspension tweaks from the c8. October 26, 2016 approximately 6,500 modelyear 201517 ford shelby gt350 mustang and gt350r mustang muscle cars are being recalled for engine oil cooler tube assemblies that may have. Perhaps the 260289 cobras and the corvettes may have also been able to be put in this group, but there were few cars produced that were as complete as the gt350. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. Compare chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe vs ford mustang shelby gt350. Trying to decide between a 2018 ford mustang and a 2018 chevrolet corvette. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350gt350r owners. The 2017 ford shelby gt350 is essentially a highperformance version of the ford mustang. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. Compare chevrolet corvette stingray c8 coupe vs ford mustang.
Jan, 2016 well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Watch a worked pontiac gto take on a ford mustang shelby gt350 in a pair of headtohead street racing battles. Find all you need to know in this model comparison from akins ford near. Weve already driven the ford shelby mustang gt350, and spent most of our time in its natural habitat.
Fords shelby gt500 is ready to challenge chevrolets flagship c8. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply. Chevrolet corvette grand sport at lightning lap 2016 duration. Ford explains why the 2019 shelby gt350 is so good. Hennesseys supercharged shelby mustang gt350 r sounds seriously brutal thanks to the tuners at hennessey, this gt350 r makes almost 800 horsepower to. It was always a car i had wanted since my teen years. Imported from america, it competed in the 2014 silverstone classic and became the fastest mustang in europe. Porsches midengined cayman turns this year but has already inked its place in the history books as one of the 21st centurys purest drivers cars. Jul 04, 2018 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. Probably the most iconic american muscle car of all time, the ford mustang is known and loved all over the world. Carroll shelby began with the powerful cobra, twoseater with an open top, but in 1965 drew attention to the mustang at the request of the company ford. The price paid for making a big american pony car 1,725 kilos in base gt350 form, 50. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is.
In all seriousness, the gt350 is a good car though, but will always be more of a cruiserdaily driver than a true tracksports car. You can now upgrade your ford mustang gt with gt350 parts. This weeks featured kill story was originally posted to the forum by its stock from the t mar youtube channel, and they show a pontiac gto taking on a ford mustang shelby gt350 in a pair of races. Buyers who cross shop the two should compare a mustang gt to a base model corvette. The 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350 is not as powerful or fast as the camaro zl1, but it is still a superfun machine for buyers with a tighter budget. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver.
Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. The engines highrpm design makes it perfect for the track. It is tuned to push out a stunning 526 horsepower and 429 poundfeet of torque. The ford shelby gt350r is the best performance car fords. Oct 26, 2016 october 26, 2016 approximately 6,500 modelyear 201517 ford shelby gt350 mustang and gt350r mustang muscle cars are being recalled for engine oil cooler tube assemblies that may have. Rating is available when the video has been rented. I came mighty close to buying a vette a few months ago, though. Shelby improved management, changing the position of the levers of the front suspension, setting more stringent springs and new valves shock absorbers koni and adding torsions.
Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. Comparing the 2020 shelby gt500 and new 2020 corvette stingray is almost apples to oranges now that the c8 is a midengined sports car. While the mustang retains that oldschool muscle car look thanks to its more traditional frontengine, rearwheeldrive platform, the corvette takes on a much more european, exotic look due to the new engine. Jan 30, 2018 watch a worked pontiac gto take on a ford mustang shelby gt350 in a pair of headtohead street racing battles. I think as a daily driver, the mustang would win out. It will surely prove to be a formidable vintage racing candidate for its next fortunate caretaker. Being a fan of the corvette and the mustang, that would be a tough choice. The price paid for making a big american pony car 1,725 kilos in base gt350 form, 50 kilos lighter in more dramatic r trim steer with. C7 z06 takes on procharged shelby gt350 corvetteforum. The ford shelby mustang gt350 is a hell of a muscle car but is too expensive for some. The car was sold by camelback ford in phoenix in october 1964 and, five years later, was purchased by the parents of the current owner with an odometer reading of 22,018. We have 52 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 17 1owner cars, and 50 personal use cars.
Manual shifting during a hot lap is just a distraction, and the gt500s auto. As im 40ish, the luster of the vette faded, though. Nov 04, 2017 this is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350. Shelby improved management, changing the position of the levers of the front suspension, setting more stringent springs and new valves shock. While the gt350 is a fun street car, it can also be used as a weekend track machine. The 2019 ford mustang and the 2019 chevy camaro zl1 are incredibly fast sports coupes, but which one is best for our orange park, florida buyers. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
One car has a dramatic style departure on a unique platform, with a very attainable entry level price. He had a powerful mustang 202 kw and created the model of the gt350. Find the best used 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 near you. Below you will find a list of discussions in the mustang gt350 accessories forums at the mustang gt350 forum. While the mustang retains that oldschool muscle car look thanks to its more traditional frontengine, rearwheeldrive platform, the corvette. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube. Feb 05, 2016 2016 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 vs. The 1965 gt350 mustang was a complete package, its development was well thought out, part by part. Since 1999, the car has been in the care of the current owner, who enthusiastically, returned it to its 1967 kneeland livery and fitted it with a correct b production engine, featuring many original shelby external and internal engine parts. The legit supercar, with its 650 horsepower and 650lbft of torque derived from the 6. The ford mustang shelby gt350 wears a 53yearold name yet remains the zenith of the muscle car by delivering as much grip and grace as grunt. The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it.
The gt350 slots up only another track oriented car so a future 1le w magneride or future z28 if it comes back. If you are looking to upgrade your 20152019 mustang, our selection of 201519 shelby gt350 parts are the perfect fit. Porsches midengined cayman turns this year but has already inked its place in the history books as one of the 21st centurys purest driver s cars. The gt350r on the other hand, will of course beat the stingray as that is a dedicated track car with big meaty tires. The supra is to the cayman what the chevrolet corvette is. Ive owned a 17 manual gt before owning my 350 and actually, due to the much lighter clutch, the gt350 is much easier to daily drive. If we werent driving the corvette backtoback with the gt350, we might. Check out fairway ford if youre shopping for a new mustang or any other ford vehicle. Ready to tackle the streets of orange park, florida in the 2018 ford mustang shelby gt350.
There was a lot of time and effort put into developing the cars exclusive voodoo engine. But will be considerably more expensive and not nearly as easy to live with day to day. When the gt350r first thundered onto the scene in 2016, the biggest point of praise was the 5. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars.
Aug 07, 2017 hennesseys supercharged shelby mustang gt350 r sounds seriously brutal thanks to the tuners at hennessey, this gt350 r makes almost 800 horsepower to the wheels. The original mustang was painted silver blue y code and had blue vinyl interior 22 code with a white landau top that was added by the dealership. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. Aug 28, 2017 plus, they say its more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. The sound is the first thing that about the ford shelby gt350r mustang that grabs your attention. It is able to outshine sports cars that carry a far more expensive price tag. Unlike many shelby mustangs, which seem to be put away and not enjoyed, this car has been driven and is in condition to continue that activity going forward. Nov 11, 2015 the new c7 corvette z06 is a beast of a car, when it works.
The war between the chevy camaro and ford mustang recently got thousands of degrees hotter with the introduction of the mustang shelby gt350 and the camaro zl1. Discussions for all ford mustang gt350 accessories. That holds especially true for cars fitted with the carbon fiber track. It makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Mar 09, 2017 corvettes 154mph run not enough to beat shelby gt350 mustang on california airstrip theres nothing to rev up your day like the sound of a great power dual among familiar foes. This is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350. Plus, they say its more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
We were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sports car king. Fine, i think, lets see where the shelby beats the corvette as its got a lot more hp and tire. Top 10 reasons to buy a 2017 ford shelby gt350 the pros.
It is howlinducing on the racetrack and totally capable of daily driving. Ford performance swapped out the gts sixspeed getrag manual. The 2018 gt is already quicker car, than the gt350. Corvettes 154mph run not enough to beat shelby gt350 mustang on california airstrip theres nothing to rev up your day like the sound of a great power dual among familiar foes. The mustang gt350 accessories forum is for discussion of. Dec 25, 2017 the gt350 is just as much a daily driver as any mustang out there with a manual transmission.