A true drivers car is rare, much less one thats affordable. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. The 2016 mustang gt used the lastgeneration boss as its benchmark, and the allnew pony is indeed a tremendously capable, rewarding, and satisfying car. We were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350 s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. The new shelby gt350 and gt350r models have more powerful engines and other performanceoriented features. Designed for street use, the new shelby gt350r is also engineered to deliver maximum. Standard equipment includes 19inch wheels, brembo brakes, a torsen rear differential with 3. From the moment in 1964 when the cover came off the mustang, ford has always wanted this car to become more like americas sports car. Used 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 for sale carmax. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Performance models bear the name of shelby mustangs, after racing legend carroll shelby whose original shelby mustang rolled out in 1965 badged as the gt350 and wearing paint called wimbledon white with blue rocker panel stripes outlining the gt350. The ford mustang keeps its newfound finesse and ponycar attitude, blasting past its 50th year with a rorty new shelby gt350 variant plus more ways to stand out from the crowd. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. They did a brief comparison of the bmw m2 vs the gt350 in this update on the m2.
The 2016 ford mustang comes with a choice of four engines, the standard 3. Weve all seen, heard, and driven a twinstriped mustang with more than 500 horsepower and the name of a texas farmer across its rear end. The new gt350 arrives with a flatcrank v8 and magneride shock absorbers its going to be bonkers. Car and driver has a 17 gt350 and 17 m2 in their long term test fleet. The former is fords voodoo v8, a handbuilt, flatplanecrank 5. Introduction inspired by the 1965 ford mustang shelby gt350 competition, and calling it the most raceready roadlegal mustang ever, ford introduced the limitedproduction 2016 mustang shelby gt350r at the 2015 north american international auto show naias in detroit. A package for every mustang fan there is no doubt that the 2016 mustang shelby gt350 and its raceinspired engine and improvements is awesome. The screen is tiny and you control it via a series of arrow buttons below the screen. Sep 01, 2015 the 2016 ford shelby mustang gt350 is the mustang reinvented. Aug 10, 2016 the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 wasnt designed to kick ass at the drag strip, but that doesnt mean im not sitting in the righthand lane of the closest 20 waiting for the staging. We finish 40,000 miles with the ford mustang shelby gt350 and its magical v8. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350.
This 2016 ford mustang comes with a carfax buyback guarantee, which means you can buy with certainty. Mustang lovers got anxious, but as usual, the rest of the auto world just shrugged and moved on. Sep 19, 2016 pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best driver s car powered by mothers. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. The bullitt news isnt surprising, as the s197 bullitt also featured a twoyear model run. The shelby stang lives onwhich is why it makes our list of 25 cars worth waiting for. The gt500s naturally aspirated, trackfocused younger sibling takes to the nurburgring for testing. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2016 pictures, information. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2016 ford mustang coupe 2d shelby gt350 v8. Ford shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang named to the car and. The 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 wasnt designed to kick ass at the drag strip, but that doesnt mean im not sitting in the righthand lane of the closest 20 waiting for the staging. Aug 31, 2015 redesigned for 2015, the mustangs sophomore year welcomes its newest variant, the trackoriented 2016 shelby gt350 and gt350r that are anything but a simple appearance package, featuring the. 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. Its safe to say that 2015 was a good year for luxury and performance cars.
The name shelby carries a lot of weight in the automotive world. The brakes are twopiece crossdrilled iron discs mounted to aluminum hats. Think of a 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang as the ultimate mustang and the gt350r as a true, trackoriented sports car. Jul 29, 2015 we sit shotgun for hot laps in one of the years most anticipated cars at michigans grattan raceway. We now know exactly how much the 2016 mustang shelby gt350 and gt350r will costprovided you can find one at sticker. Jul 19, 2016 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang the base version of sync is also rather, well, base. The man behind the name, carroll shelby, was a legendary racer, car builder and entrepreneur. This ford mustang shelby gt350 is for the discerning driver who demands the utmost of his vehicle. Sep 22, 2015 think of a 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang as the ultimate mustang and the gt350r as a true, trackoriented sports car.
Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best drivers car powered by mothers. From interior design to horsepower and handling, the 2016 ford mustang is the epitome of an american muscle car. We spoke with the people who brought the new mustang shelby gt350 to life. It says the new shelby gt350, is a huge leap in sophistication and handling. Unlike the muscle cars of yesterday, the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang is far from being tractorlike. Designed for street use, the new shelby gt350r is also engineered to deliver maximum performance on a racetrack. Sprinkled with some svt voodoo the shelby stang lives onreason enough to make our list of 25 cars worth waiting for, 20152018. But like raynal said, i dont even think you need the extra letter unless youre doing several track days per month. Buying a first car for a teen driver can be an exciting yet hectic process for parents and teens alike. Read on for more on our driving impressions on the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang here.
Sep 12, 2016 2016 shelby gt350 it is the best mustang ever, save the r. Even better, ford offered three new packages to target every type of driver. 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. Read the story, watch video, and see photos of the 2016 shelby gt350r at car and driver. Why not make yours stand out, both visually and performance wise, with awesome 2016 mustang upgrades and modifications. The 2016 ford mustang comes available with four different engine options a 300 hp 3. Shelby gt350 vs boss 302 the best mustangs compared. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver. Due to the significant speeds the car can develop, gt350 features the most trackcredible brake system ever offered on a ford vehicle in terms of absolute stopping power, fade resistance and brake pedal feel. Ford mustang shelby gt350 gt350r morjo02, nov 25, 2015, in forum. Full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. It offers athletic handling and powerful engine options and comes as either a coupe or a convertible. Search over 27,500 listings to find the best local deals.
This marks the 10th time a version of fords pony car has been named to the prestigious list. Dec 02, 2015 full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. Inspired by the 1965 ford mustang shelby gt350 competition, and calling it the most raceready roadlegal mustang ever, ford introduced the limitedproduction 2016 mustang shelby gt350r at the 2015 north american international auto show naias in detroit. The 2016 ford shelby mustang gt350 is the mustang reinvented. So its a good thing that the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang doesnt follow the muscle car formula. Get the best deals on seats for 2016 ford mustang when you shop the largest online selection at. Owner justin originally emailed everyday driver with a car debate, but when paul realized justin owned a 20 boss 302 and a 2016 gt350 we quickly changed from podcast discussion to full film shoot. After over a year under its spell, we say goodbye to our voodoo. Goodbye, gt350 and bullitt in other words, the 2020 model year may very well be the final year of production of the shelby gt350 as well as the bullitt package.
As the resident mustang geek on the everyday driver team, paul called to ask if id like to go along. We sit shotgun for hot laps in one of the years most anticipated cars at michigans grattan raceway. The last one, the 20 shelby gt500, had 662 horsepower and was said to go over 200 mph. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool. Aug 27, 2015 unlike the muscle cars of yesterday, the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang is far from being tractorlike. Find the best used 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 near you. Even so, it was what a shelby mustang should be, and what it has been for decades. We have 45 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 12 1owner cars, and 43 personal use cars. The 2016 ford shelby gt350 is a highperformance version of the mustang coupe.
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