2015 Ford Mustang / Shelby GT350 Official - 5.2L FPC with 500+hp/400+ lb-ft

[WolfpackS2k]

Huge horsepower cars that build that power in a linear fashion don't feel as fast. But it's purely an illusion.

How did it sound?!?

Thanks for review!


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[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Huge horsepower cars that build that power in a linear fashion don't feel as fast. But it's purely an illusion.

How did it sound?!?

Thanks for review!


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I can attest to this as my Vette feels like this as well.

[phobos512]

Originally Posted by juliog

I drove the car a while ago.

Thanks for the words. Now, you guys need to check out the video @Dezoris posted on Youtube recently about his GT350 event. Saw it last night. He incorporated Ford-camera recorded video from the drive into his review (it was far from ideal but better than nothing).

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPxvKIJG-KQ"]Ford 2016 Shelby GT350 Overview and Drive - YouTube[/ame]

[MAPerformance]

This was at 31 psi. We are working with Cobb to help us with some software issues that are limiting our boost and timing at this time. We still plan to run 35 psi out of this turbo which should get us closer to our goal. Also might swap to an auto trans. Unfortunately there are no big power handling clutches or flywheels on the market yet for this car. The prototype one we are using is not holding this power. The autos are capable of 1000whp, so we may end up going that route.

[bfrank1972]

Man just listen to that thing howl on the top end, sort of reminds me of an E92 M3, but much more ferocious and raw sounding. I disagree with the comment to just get a GT and soup it up - bang for buck sure, but it's not like this thing is *that* expensive, and that motor....

[synchromesh]

Originally Posted by bfrank1972

Great info, thanks for the feedback. The fact that you can contrast it with the F8x M3 is pretty nice as I'm familiar with those cars. Sounds like a track ready car that has some 'liveable' qualities to it. I wonder what the dealer markups will be....

The dealer here in Canada claimed he could get me a 2016 GT350 for January a couple months ago. Unfortunately, being so price sensitive to a $5000 markup, prevented an immediate deposit.

[roddy]

@MAPerformance...any updates yet?

[itwillboost]

Surprisingly the auto's on this car is definitely the way to go for big power. Thankfully while paddles aren't the same as a manual car because they have them you can still control shift points and have some fun.

[MAPerformance]

Sorry, we have put this on a little hold while we work on my WRX a bit, and the fact that it's winter here...

Originally Posted by roddy

@MAPerformance...any updates yet?

[MisterSheep]

This thread is intense. First time reading the whole thing!

[vh_supra26]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2HJqm9B744[/ame]

In traditional Hennessey Performance style, the Texas tuner isn't wasting any time when it comes to modifying the potent Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 having just taken delivery of a stunning white and blue example.

Before Hennessey can think about upgrading the track-focused muscle car, they recently strapped it down to their recognisable dyno and watched as the car punched out some very impressive figures.

With the naturally-aspirated 5.2-litre V8 engine being taken to its limits, it managed to deliver 482 hp and 407 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels, equating to around 530 hp and 448 lb-ft at the crank, just above Ford's official figures for the car. While the figures themselves are very impressive, certainly the key highlight of this video is hearing the V8 rev right up to its 8250 rpm limit all while emitting a screaming bellow unlike any car we've heard before.

Currently, Hennessey is working on a package, dubbed HPE800, for the Shelby GT350. The name is a giveaway, as the target is to extract 808 hp and 657 lb-ft thanks, among others, to the addition of a supercharger. That, Hennessey says, should be enough to send the 'Stang to 60 mph in as little as 3.3 seconds and down the quarter mile in just 10.8 seconds at 133 mph.

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/12/201...0-screams.html

Modified 666whp Ford Mustang Is Absolutely Brutal

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc75rmYmQ_Q[/ame]

666 is considered the devil's number and the following custom 2015 Ford Mustang GT California Special just so happens to pump out 666 hp at the rear wheels. It really is a car which would scare the living hell out of an SRT Hellcat (pun intended) and is among the finest sixth-generation Mustangs we've come across.

The car is owned by a member of the ADV.1 wheels team and is used on an everyday basis. Despite that, the owner hasn't held back in outfitting it with a selection of aftermarket components to not only improve its performance but to also give it a more menacing look.

Most significantly, the 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine has been fitted with a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger. When combined with a 132 mm billet throttle body, new injectors and fuel rails, a 3.75-inch pulley, ECU tune and Corsa Extreme cat back exhaust system, the car delivers 666 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque at the rear wheels. At the crank, that translates to around 750 hp.

Alongside these engine upgrades, the car has been outfitted with coilovers courtesy of BC Racing to dramatically improve its handling. Also included in the project are a set of ADV005 MV2 wheels measuring a massive 20x11.5 at the rear and 20x10 at the front and wrapped in Nitto NT05 tires, designed to maximise grip.

To ensure this Mustang GT leaves SRT Hellcat's quivering, it has a subtle spoiler and a prominent front splitter.

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/12/mod...ustang-is.html

[vh_supra26]

A $50K Performance Monster

I had been driving the 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 all wrong.

FAST FACTS
Engine: 5.2 L V8, 526 hp, 429 lb-ft. of torque
Transmission: Six-speed manual
US Pricing: 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 begins at $48,695 after destination charges.
CDN Pricing: 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 begins at $64,249 after destination charges.
EPA Fuel Economy: 14 mpg city, 21 mpg
CDN Fuel Economy: 16.9 L/100 km city, 11.0 L/100 km hwy.

After a lap around the track, I realized that I’ve been short-shifting the GT350. I’ve been changing gears around 6,500 rpm – the usual sweet spot for a brawny V8 muscle car. But this monster is just beginning to stretch its lungs at that point. Peak power doesn’t arrive until 7,500 rpm and it will take a lofty 8,200 rpm before the fuel cutoff is reached.

Wait, a muscle car is ripping to 8,200 rpm? Welcome to 2016.

Ford achieves this Ferrari-like redline by utilizing a flat-plane crank in the Shelby’s 5.2-liter V8 engine. With an atmospheric redline, the eight-cylinder is able to unleash 526 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. But the power numbers may only be the second best aspect of the V8. The best part of this new engine is how it sounds.



Loud and Fast
Crank up the GT350, and it’s immediately apparent that this is a loud car. But it gets better. Flip the toggle switch to activate the sport exhaust, and the Mustang enters a whole other realm of crazy. It’s like acquiring your own personal volatile on-demand cumulonimbus cloud. Running from 1,000 rpm to 8,200 rpm in the Shelby is a religious experience.

With that sport exhaust open around 6,000 rpm, it sounds like the gates of hell are starting to open. By 7,000 rpm, the engine has whipped itself into such a fury, that I was certain it was going to blow apart. Then 8,000 rpm passes, and the flat-plane V8 sounds like 1,000 Tasmanian devils hopped-up on methamphetamines inside a steel echo chamber.



With this sound comes spectacular fury. Acceleration is smooth and linear. There are no peaks or valleys in the torque delivery. There’s just a predictable, generous amount of power at all times. It’s really confidence-inspiring around the track, as power can be put down early exiting a corner without fear of a sudden boost-build-up snapping the car sideways.

The only transmission available for the Shelby GT350 is a six-speed manual – no dual-clutch nonsense here. You need to drive this car, not operate it, but that doesn’t make the Shelby a finicky brute, though. It’s so easy to heel-toe the car and the clutch is very forgiving even if a throttle-blip is off by a few 100 rpm while downshifting.

A Proper Track Rat
In fact, the car as a whole is fairly forgiving and makes novice drivers look far more talented than they are. With the optional Magnaride adjustable dampers and steering set to sport mode, the GT350 communicates constantly what it’s doing back to the driver. Immediately, I felt comfortable behind the wheel and began to explore the Shleby’s insane limits – never coming close to fully exploiting this track weapon.

Unlike the regular Mustang GT that can be a bit tail happy, the GT350 is dialed in. Ford’s engineers have tweaked the chassis and suspension to deliver just the right amount of rear-end rotation, allowing the driver to better use the throttle, steering and brakes to manipulate the car through a corner.



Grip to Go, Grip to Stop
Equipped on the GT350 Track Pack are massive 295/35R19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires up front, while slightly wider 305/35R19 tires reside in the back. As should be expected with four steam-rollers, lateral grip levels in the GT350 are high. And helping to get the power down to the meaty rear tires is a standard torsen limited-slip differential.

Scrubbing off speed from the 3,791-lb muscle car takes a lot of brake and Ford has ensured the GT350 stops as well as it accelerates. Large 15.5-inch front brake rotors are clamped down by six-piston calipers, while slightly smaller rear rotors are squeezed by four piston calipers. Braking from 100 mph will have your eyeballs trying to vacate their sockets.



And When Not Turning Laps
But don’t let the Shelby name fool you. This is not an unwieldy monster on the street like the recent GT500. The GT350 is actually quite a livable car for day-to-day driving, assuming noise does not bother you. Wet or dry, the new Shelby can put around town like a 100 hp commuter.



But unlike the 2003 Toyota Corolla stuck beside the Shelby in traffic, the GT350 is sure to turn a lot of heads. The exterior upgrades are exactly what the new Mustang needed. It takes the overly conservative, somewhat boring looking regular Mustang and turns it into a monster ready to dine on fine European and Japanese mechanical delicacies.

The interior receives a few upgrades, highlighted by upgraded seats, a flat bottom faux-suede steering wheel and, of course, Shelby GT350 badging. Being the GT350 and not the GT350R, the Mustang retains its rear seats and can be optioned with a host of premium options like cooled seats, lane departure warning and a killer sound system.



The Verdict: 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 Review
The 2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 sets a new standard for track-focused muscle cars. It’s not as dedicated and hardcore as the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, but still wholly capable. And starting at $48,695 after destination charges, it’s a hell of a performance bargain. The new Shelby GT350 is everything the original GT350 was during its time – a muscle car honed for the track that focused more on clipping corners than turing quarter-mile times.

And like in 1965, the GT 350 is ready to surprise the pants off a lot of high-priced European machinery.

LOVE IT
Engine power
Engine sound
Handing
Aggressive style

LEAVE IT
Sound will attract every police officer and wannabe street racer from miles around
Not that lightweight

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...g-gt350-review

[vh_supra26]

Shelby American has quietly introduced the new Terlingua Mustang.

Designed to pay tribute to the Terlingua Racing Team that won the 1967 Trans Am Championship, the special edition is based on the Ford Mustang GT and features an assortment of upgrades.

Starting with the exterior, the model has been equipped with "tons" of carbon fiber components including a front splitter, side skirts, and a rear spoiler. The model also appears to have a carbon fiber hood but nothing is official as of yet.

A closer inspection also reveals a new grille with mesh inserts and Terlingua Racing Team badging. There's also 20-inch WELD racing wheels and a Borla exhaust system with black tips.

Shelby declined to release interior photos but confirmed the model has a short throw shifter and an autograph plaque that contains the signatures of Carroll Shelby, Terlingua Racing Team founder Bill Neale, and 1967 Trans Am Championship driver Jerry Titus.

Under the hood, the 5.0-liter V8 engine has been equipped with a Whipple supercharger that enables it to produce over 750 horsepower. For comparison, the standard Mustang GT develops 435 hp.

Speaking of performance, the car has an adjustable coilover suspension, an Eibach sway bar, and Ford Performance half-shafts. The model also has a Brembo big brake kit that provides plenty of stopping power.
Production will be limited to 50 units and the pricing starts at $65,999 - excluding the cost of the Mustang GT.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11601211...ed-with-750-hp

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

A $50K Performance Monster











http://www.autoguide.com/manufacture...g-gt350-review

Apparently they don't know what a "track rat" really is...


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