GT350 Mustang rated at 526 hp, spins to 8250rpm!

[echo4747]

I think it sounds great too. Any 0-60 info out there? If not whats your guess? I've got to think/guess somewhere around 3.8 sec I'd like to see this car get an option for a DCT or 6MT

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Any word on pricing? If it's over $50k a GT plus some go fast goodies would be roughly equivalent and a fair bit cheaper.

 

[Ferzerp]

Any word on pricing? If it's over $50k a GT plus some go fast goodies would be roughly equivalent and a fair bit cheaper.

http://www.mustang6g.com/?p=6620

These numbers were later confirmed by Ford.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Any word on pricing? If it's over $50k a GT plus some go fast goodies would be roughly equivalent and a fair bit cheaper.

It wouldn't have that awesome MagneRide suspension though.

 

[sgrinavi]

Any word on pricing? If it's over $50k a GT plus some go fast goodies would be roughly equivalent and a fair bit cheaper.

It's just under $50k base with the Gas Guzzler tax. Pretty much everyone is going to add a track or electronics pack, some color goodies - probably be around $58 plus tax.

The regular GT is a different car, GT350 is a road track focused car with improved brakes, suspension, lighter front end, seats and that high revving V8.

If you just want to go fast in a straight line on the street, then, yes, you can save some cash - I've been told that a stripper GT with a SC would run around $45k.

 

[Railgun]

I doubt this engine is giving up any torque for revs, it simply has the revs too.




Apparently Ferrari has been using flat plane cranks for all of their V8's for a long time. The noise and vibration characteristics of a flat plane V8 more closely resemble a flat-4 than a cross plane V8.

That has nothing to do with the fact that the two sound nothing alike.

 

[foghorn67]

That has nothing to do with the fact that the two sound nothing alike.

They both sound very similar IMO. Distinct of course, due to different valvetrains, intakes, exhausts and everything else.
Hard to put in words, but the notes kind of "pulse" in varying rhythms that peak and trough in seemingly random orders. Notes from cross plane V8's ascend and descend it a more particular manner.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

http://www.mustang6g.com/?p=6620

These numbers were later confirmed by Ford.

This document helped me understand what each pricey options package includes - $14,000 for 2 packages on the GT350. Unless you special order I would anticipate most dealers will receive stock of the GT350 non R with both.

Gotta love the heated & cooled seats - All the creature comforts of a C63 at a $25K discount.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Download-GT350-Spec-Sheet.pdf

 

[sgrinavi]

This document helped me understand what each pricey options package includes - $14,000 for 2 packages on the GT350. Unless you special order I would anticipate most dealers will receive stock of the GT350 non R with both.

Gotta love the heated & cooled seats - All the creature comforts of a C63 at a $25K discount.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Download-GT350-Spec-Sheet.pdf

I was told that you couldn't order both the Tech and Track packs; it was one or the other.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Only 100 Shelby GT350 models will feature a 2015 model year designation before production switches over to 2016. Of these, 50 will be equipped with the Technology Package and 50 equipped with the Track Package.

Well, this pretty much guarantees that only collectors will be getting their hands on this car. Good job Ford... make a car I want but make it so rare that average car enthusiast cannot afford one.

Article also says only 37 of the GT350R's will be made in 2015.

 

[jlee]

Well, this pretty much guarantees that only collectors will be getting their hands on this car. Good job Ford... make a car I want but make it so rare that average car enthusiast cannot afford one.

Article also says only 37 of the GT350R's will be made in 2015.

It's the same car, no? Just a model year designation difference?

 

[JulesMaximus]

It's the same car, no? Just a model year designation difference?

Well, if production ramps up and they produce more than what they're planning for 2015 I'll change my tune but I'm betting that the first round of production sees huge markups at the dealerships which means I won't be buying one. :thumbsdown:

 

[sgrinavi]

2015 cars are just a 50 year anniversary marketing deal to create hype. In reality the 2016 will be the same car, just worth about half as much to collectors

50 each Track Pack and Tech Pack (50th anniversary)
37 R's - is supposed to be the same number that Carol Shelby originally produced

It wouldn't surprise me if they just changed up the vin numbers to the 16 model sand didn't stop the assembly line once the first 137 are made.

 

[Ferzerp]

I would assume after the short production run this year they make as many as they have the other Ford produced Shelbys: around 5,000-6,000 per year.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I would assume after the short production run this year they make as many as they have the other Ford produced Shelbys: around 5,000-6,000 per year.

What did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? Was there a markup? Or were you able to deal on it at all?

I have to say, that MagneRide suspension and IRS (not to mention the 526hp) really have me interested in this car.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

What did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? Was there a markup? Or were you able to deal on it at all?

I have to say, that MagneRide suspension and IRS (not to mention the 526hp) really have me interested in this car.

Much like Corvette's & Z28 Camaro's, expect an ADM on cars for the first 6-12-months, once supply catches up with demand you will be able to get MSRP all day long.

Didn't take long for Z51 Corvettes which were commanding ADM to now be discounted by $7,000.

http://kerbeck.com/corvette-inventory/

 

[JulesMaximus]

Much like Corvette's & Z28 Camaro's, expect an ADM on cars for the first 6-12-months, once supply catches up with demand you will be able to get MSRP all day long.

Didn't take long for Z51 Corvettes which were commanding ADM to now be discounted by $7,000.

http://kerbeck.com/corvette-inventory/

I would never pay above MSRP for ANY car.

 

[Ferzerp]

MSRP when I got mine. If I had waited a little longer I may have been able to deal, but at the time it was MSRP.

I also refuse to pay and "market adjustment" for anything.

 

[Wuzup101]

I would never pay above MSRP for ANY car.

You will likely have a hard time getting one without an ADM (especially in California) for the first few months, but you will certainly be able to deal and get one under MSRP when supply catches up. Typically SVT cars don't go way under MSRP because there are less dealer rebates and less allocation when compared to normal production variants. That being said, when I was looking at Raptors, I did find a dealer in NY that offered to order me a new '14 for invoice pricing (which was about $6k under MSRP). From what I've heard they do it for most cars (maybe not an R... but after demand dies probably a GT350).

I actually am very interested in the GT350 too. I ended up going with a stingray because I was able to get reasonable pricing (well under MSRP) within my buying window. Had the GT350 been out and available for that type of "deal" price, I would have strongly considered it too. Maybe next car.

 

[BUTCH1]

Kudo's to Ford for excellent power-plant choices and overall chassis improvements, the over-hyped solid rear axle is dead Jim!. That being said I just don't care for the front end styling at all, the "bulging" look to the hood and the headlights look weird, I realize I'm way in the minority IMO but it is what it is.

 

[Ferzerp]

You will likely have a hard time getting one without an ADM (especially in California) for the first few months, but you will certainly be able to deal and get one under MSRP when supply catches up. Typically SVT cars don't go way under MSRP because there are less dealer rebates and less allocation when compared to normal production variants. That being said, when I was looking at Raptors, I did find a dealer in NY that offered to order me a new '14 for invoice pricing (which was about $6k under MSRP). From what I've heard they do it for most cars (maybe not an R... but after demand dies probably a GT350).

I actually am very interested in the GT350 too. I ended up going with a stingray because I was able to get reasonable pricing (well under MSRP) within my buying window. Had the GT350 been out and available for that type of "deal" price, I would have strongly considered it too. Maybe next car.

Plane ticket and then the later required smog testing is far cheaper than dealing with California dealers.

 

[Wuzup101]

Plane ticket and then the later required smog testing is far cheaper than dealing with California dealers.

Absolutely - no reason to screw yourself!

 

[ElFenix]

Decided to read about them. I suppose it'll sound and "feel" (vibrate) like a 4-cylinder, because it's essentially two i4's paired.

Not that I have a problem with this.

nah, sounds much better than a pair of I4s. listen to the video.

further, apparently ferrari uses a different crank configuration and separate intakes which make its V8s more like a pair of I4s sharing a crank than the voodoo.
http://wot.motortrend.com/1506_flat..._at_the_ford_shelby_gt350_mustang_engine.html

 

[brainhulk]

https://youtu.be/jp9d-HhblD0

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

And i thought the ls7's 7000rpm redline was nuts, this thing rev's to 8250. Bravo ford, bravo.

The Jaguar AJ-V8 engine has a ~7100rpm redline (depend on application)