Car and driver gt350 test

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. At 40,000 miles, it posted identical numbers for both tests. The lack of low end torque was another negative for me with the gt350. My test car is chassis number g0017, so i assume it is the 17th car built. 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. The former is fords voodoo v8, a handbuilt, flatplanecrank 5. Jailed twice for it, ticketed quite more frequently, the gt350 was his daily driver for 21 years. This happens on first clutch depression when the car has been shut off regardless if the car is in accessory mode or not. Oct 16, 2017 the ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. 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. 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 2017 shelby mustang gt350 fourpassenger sports car is ideal for drivers with the need for speed. Aug 23, 2019 this isnt just a comparison test between a pair of highperformance cars. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k.

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. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. The hot, bloody bite that makes any normal, safe, and friendly car so bland by comparison. All in all, the gt350 is a cool carthe 718 is just cooler. Its easy to forgive a cars shortcomings when its this good to drive. The gt350 is the raresteak sporting machine that delightfully feeds our fastest dreams. Scott took the shelby gt350 for a test drive to get a feel for the car. A true driver s car is rare, much less one thats affordable. 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. Without further ado, here is a collection of our impressions. This is a discussion on 40,000 mile gt350 test within the mustang gt350 general discussions forums, part of the mustang gt350 forum category.

Replacing the mustang gt after it did 40,000 miles was easy. It breathes air atmospherically, makes 526 hp, and sounds like the demon love child of an american muscle car and a japanese superbike. It should do low 12s, touching high 11s with a good launch. 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. As long as you dont climb out of an r before driving a gt350, youll revel in every part of it. For 2019, ford has dialed up the gt350s chassis, basically creating a gt350r with a. The ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. Motor trends recent best drivers car test brought together some of the finest cars currently on sale and in addition to the cars. Id say the point is having a sexy, fast car, and the 5. 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. Considering that the gt350s upgrades probably only become apparent on a racetrack, and cost an extra twenty grand or so, the 5. Perhaps not stunning numbers these days, but the test car did. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix.

Best drivers car grand prix includes the supra, gt350. The new gt350 builds on carroll shelbys original idea transforming a great everyday car. Page 74 there is an awesome 5page write up on the 17 gt350 they had the for. Car and driver gt350 long term test wraps up ford mustang. Not only that but everyone says it has a better handling chasis even without the magnetic ride control. It makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Anyone here having issues with their gt350 drinking oil. Car and driver pits the toyota supra against the shelby gt350. Im a ford guy, but the camaro ss with a manual car and driver got a 060 of 4.

Shelby gt350 drive this is why you buy this car auto fanatic auto fanatic. The new brake and tire setup hauled our test car down from 70 mph. 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. For 2019, ford has dialed up the gt350s chassis, basically creating a gt350r with a back seat. Theres a lot to consider if youre wondering whether the 2019 ford shelby gt350 is a good car.

The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable drivers car. Sometime in the nineties, it was turned into a vintage race machine. If i were in the market for a pony muscle car, id go straight to the 5. These two cars are drastically different machines but. The reardrive coupe shares a shrieking 526hp naturally aspirated v8 and precise sixspeed manual transmission with its rrated twinthe gt350r. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016. The ford shelby gt350r is the best performance car fords. Last week at our performance car of the year testing, we had a 2015 mustang gt in our highhorsepower posse. Car and driver supra vs m2 vs gt350 vs 718 porsche 718 forum. If you cant afford one, take heart, you wont be the.

The new brakeandtire setup hauled our test car down from 70 mph. And chris, thanks for being real about not knowing how to drive this at the limit. Muscle car power and sports car handling combine to create the best mustang yet. This is a fight between the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 and the 2020.

Shelby gt350 drive this is why you buy this car auto. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350gt350r owners. Jan 31, 2019 we were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350 s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. It rolls on michelin pilot sport staggered rubber, wrapping around 19. We just went for the shelby gt350 upgrade and started over. On its face, this grouping could be mistaken for an ordinary ofthe moment comparison test. I made the comment a few times that the gt350 was the slowest 526hp car id ever driven. In this video scott and andrew head over to the local ford dealer to check out a few mustangs. But this past week ive had the opportunity to drive the gt350 at home in chicago, like i would any other commuter car. 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.

Jul 11, 2016 muscle car power and sports car handling combine to create the best mustang yet. Learn more about the 1966 ford shelby mustang gt350 h article. Read about our longterm test and see pictures at car and driver. Car and driver wraps up its long term test of a 2017 mustang gt350, on which they put 40k miles starting from brand new. It rolls on michelin pilot sport staggered rubber, wrapping around 19inch 10spoke. Car and driver gt350 long term test wrap up after 40k miles.

In a longterm test of the gt350 by car and driver, heavy oil consumption was also reported. Jun 19, 2017 in this video scott and andrew head over to the local ford dealer to check out a few mustangs. This isnt just a comparison test between a pair of highperformance cars. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. Car and drivers magical 40k mile longterm test experience. The sound is the first thing that about the ford shelby gt350r mustang that grabs your attention. The camaro has a higher starting price, but you get 275 rear tires on the base 1ss without options, you also get the 3. When our car was new, the 70tozeromph panic stop took 153 feet, but that stretched. The good news is, and no surprise to anyone that has driven one, they loved the car. Heres what we thought of the fords updated mustang gt during our first drive. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver.

The new brakeandtire setup hauled our test car down from 70 mph in 150 feet, in line with previous gt350 efforts. Sep 17, 2014 last week at our performance car of the year testing, we had a 2015 mustang gt in our highhorsepower posse. Feb 27, 2018 jailed twice for it, ticketed quite more frequently, the gt350 was his daily driver for 21 years. The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable driver s car. A true drivers car is rare, much less one thats affordable. In the last few years ford has endeavored to make two race cars for the street. Turn after turn, lap after lap, i continued to be impressed with the gt350 s performance, poise and control. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2016 pictures, information. Jan 26, 2019 the good news is, and no surprise to anyone that has driven one, they loved the car. The 2018 ford mustang continues to offer a v8, rearwheel drive, two doors, and a manual transmission.

This is a fight between the 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 and the 2020 toyota gr supra. We were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350 s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. Full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. Best drivers car grand prix includes the supra, gt350, 600lt. The shelby gt350 is a muscle car for the trackday obsessed. New 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 fastback 2dr car in. Discussion in shelby gt350 mustang started by mspeedster, jan 31, 2019.

Yes, it shares some looks and interior parts with the standard mustang, but the key. 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. The usable trunk makes this car an everyday driver proposition. 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.