Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. Dodge challenger hellcat vs shelby gt350 mustang in half mile battle. The ford mustang gt4 is a shelby gt350based readymade race car ready to race right out of the box, the mustang gt4 will bring the gt350s screaming 5. Geezus, new gt350 splitters are still being installed incorrectly five or so years in. This is a discussion on shelby gt350 race car within the mustang gt350 photosvideos forums, part of the mustang gt350 forum category. Mar 02, 2016 dodge challenger hellcat vs shelby gt350 mustang in half mile battle. I think as a daily driver, the mustang would win out. Dec 17, 2019 so one will have the pleasure of dealing with shitty ford dealers and their adm games, then the car breaks down and the new customer has an even more infuriating time with the crappy service department that hasnt been trained properly to take care of the car. This isnt just a comparison test between a pair of highperformance cars. Dodge challenger hellcat vs shelby gt350 mustang in half. The arrival of the 2015 ford mustang not only brought many changes to america s iconic muscle car, but also gave rise to several questions as to what highperformance models would be built. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply creased second place in our 2019s best drivers.
Fords shelby gt500 is ready to challenge chevrolets flagship c8. The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with the standard sixthgen mustang. Porsche cayman, bmw m4, chevy corvette or dodge challenger hellcat. The ford shelby mustang gt350 is a hell of a muscle car but is too expensive for some. Necksnapping new shelby may be the most fun mustang ever i flash my best you havent made a terrible mistake smile, shift into first, and take off down one of america s toughest race tracks. Feb 05, 2016 2016 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 vs.
Full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. Heres why the 2020 chevy corvette c8 is the hottest car of the year. As im 40ish, the luster of the vette faded, though. Ford unleashes extreme shelby gt350 mustang car news and. Dec 15, 2017 with a pro behind the wheel, the gt350 record is 11. Shelby mustang gt350 owners suing ford because it isnt. Jan 04, 2016 take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. Both of these cars have engines in front driving the rear wheels, and. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply creased second place in our 2019s best driver s.
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. The new mustangs are amazing for sure, but theyll never be a corvette, trust me, ive gone back and forth between them, corvette is a dedicated sports car, mustang is a true daily driver thats much more comfortable everyday. The ford shelby gr1 could possibly be built, taking over the ford gts. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars. Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. His main focus for the car will be roadcourse oriented. This is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350. 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. Nov 01, 2016 the ford mustang gt4 is a shelby gt350 based readymade race car ready to race right out of the box, the mustang gt4 will bring the gt350 s screaming 5. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350gt350r owners. Jeff admits this is only for fun and the car is not dialed in for drag racing. These two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of the best everyday american sports car. It was always a car i had wanted since my teen years. Right as the handlingchampion z28 goes out of production, ford delivers a shelbybadged suckerpunch with a flatplanecrank v8, mr.
Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. Nov 21, 2014 fords latest mustang, the shelby gt350, bucks a trend toward downsizing engines in performance vehicles while adding technology never seen before in this iconic muscle car. We have 63 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 22 1owner cars, and 61 personal use cars. Chevrolet answered in late 1966 with the 1967 camaro, setting up a decadeslong battle for not just sales, but the hearts of america. Fords latest mustang, the shelby gt350, bucks a trend toward downsizing engines in performance vehicles while adding technology never seen before in this iconic muscle car. While id rather have a new vette than a gt350, i think the mustang is the more prudent purchase.
Edmunds also has ford shelby gt350 pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety features. He had a powerful mustang 202 kw and created the model of the gt350. Ford debuted the mustang in the middle of the 1964 model year to rapid success. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast page. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage duration. It seems to me like the corvette turns more heads for non car.
The car will easily be the fastest model in the ford range. You can now upgrade your ford mustang gt with gt350 parts. Mar 03, 2018 the ford mustang and the chevrolet corvette might not be direct rivals and yet its impossible for certain versions of the two not to overlap in terms of performance. Five months ago, we drove the 2019 ford shelby mustang gt350 and declared it the. The tiresmoking ford shelby mustang gt350 is a popular choice for enthusiasts looking for a road car that can also tear up the track, but disgruntled owners are now suing ford, claiming that the. Our 1965 mustang race car has a big, powerful v8 engine, race car suspension and uprated brakes. Muscle cars are mostly all twodoor coupes with rearwheel drive and way too much power. Check out fairway ford if youre shopping for a new mustang or any other ford vehicle. It may not be as fast as the chevy or as capable around a racetrack, but its too much fun to drive to care about.
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. Carroll hall shelby january 11, 1923 may 10, 2012 was an american automotive designer. Arguably one of the most recognizable cars of all time, the 2020 ford mustang continues to deliver. Jan, 2016 well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply. The 289 cobra roadsters beat their main competition, the chevrolet corvette, across america, building a strong. This is a fight between the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 and the 2020 toyota gr supra. Being a fan of the corvette and the mustang, that would be a tough choice. Ford unleashes extreme shelby gt350 mustang the shelby gt350 comes with more than 500bhp and 400lb ft the shelby gt350 mustang is a highperformance variant of fords pony car. The supra is to the cayman what the chevrolet corvette is. The ford mustang gt4 is a shelby gt350based readymade.
Shelby gt350 mustang jamie palmer 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. Not saying that the c7 beats the mustang in all or any of these categories but it seems short sighted to ask. Shelby and salvadori started the 1959 sports car season by driving the. Later year models would get heavier and more road oriented, but for those who wanted to race hard and stretch their sidewalls, the gt350 has always been a favorite. In terms of raw driver engagement and excitement, nothing beats the. Aug 23, 2019 this isnt just a comparison test between a pair of highperformance cars. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver. Theres a point where the difference in performance is negligible, but one thing is an investment and the other simply a purchase. Whether you are looking for a reliable daily driver, a weekend cruiser, or a custom show car, we will provide the type of quality work that customers expect and deserve. 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 mustang gt is for drivers who want muscle car performance they. 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.
So one will have the pleasure of dealing with shitty ford dealers and their adm games, then the car breaks down and the new customer has an even more infuriating time with the crappy service department that hasnt been trained properly to take care of the car. This is a car that cares more about driver engagement than lap times. Imported from america, it competed in the 2014 silverstone classic and became the fastest mustang in europe now is your chance to experience what driving one of these amazing race cars is like. The chevrolet corvette has been americas sports car for more than 60. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. Driver 2016 10best list ford shelby gt350 and gt350r.
Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Love that it can lets be honest, the thrills that come with owning a shelby mustang as a daily driver have typically been restricted to deserted straightaways in the past, given the cars limited cornering capabilities. Nov 25, 2015 theres a musclecar war brewing in detroit these days. Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. C8 chevy corvette z06 will have 600plus hp and a ferrarilike shriek. Voodoo, thats the code name ford engineers gave the engine in the new shelby gt350 mustang. Find the best used 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 near you. This is a fight between the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 and the 2020. Jul 19, 2016 commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. Ford shelby mustang gt 350 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. Home forums members lounge general automotive topics non 6th gen mustang car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. Nov 24, 2014 the car will easily be the fastest model in the ford range. Car and driver lightning lap camaro zl1 1le damn fast. I came mighty close to buying a vette a few months ago, though.
Ford shelby gt350 mustang gets roaring good v8 and. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver. Necksnapping new shelby may be the most fun mustang ever. Dodge challenger hellcat vs shelby gt350 mustang in half mile. Better be careful posting facts here, people get pissed about it. You might even consider the allnew midengine corvette or new toyota. The ford mustang gt4 is a shelby gt350based readymade race car. Nov 04, 2017 this is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350.
The supra is to the cayman what the chevrolet corvette is to porsches 911. With a pro behind the wheel, the gt350 record is 11. Soon shelby was driving ferrari and maserati sports racing cars. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The ford mustang and the chevrolet corvette might not be direct rivals and yet its impossible for certain versions of the two not to overlap in terms of.