The ford shelby gt350r mustang beat out a field of eight quick machines. Our 1965 mustang race car has a big, powerful v8 engine, race car suspension and uprated brakes. Not saying that the c7 beats the mustang in all or any of these categories but it seems short sighted to ask. This was a specialedition ford mustang gt, available for rental from hertz.
Owners get complimentary performance driving school. Welcome back, my friends, to performance car of the year, commonly abbreviated to pcoty and pronounced to rhyme with freefloaty. The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with the standard sixthgen mustang. The mustang gt350 events forum is for discussion of. Additionally, cars must connect with the driver on both road and track and. Luckily for our friends who are cursed with suboptimal taste just a joke, stay calm. Below you will find a list of discussions in the mustang gt350 events forums at the mustang gt350 forum. A complete and in depth look at the mustangs on display at the petersen now through october 18,2014 category. Actively campaigned in period by yale kneeland superb vintage racing candidate. Below you will find a list of discussions in the mustang gt350 garage forums at the mustang gt350 forum. For straightup, bangforthebuck performance, the mustang beats the corvette for the gold. Driver 2016 10best list ford shelby gt350 and gt350r. My years designing, testing and racing carrolls legendary mustangs.
This is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350. A look at a modern classic 20th anniversary ford mustang gt350. 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. 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. Dave tadder and his acquisition of a 1968 mustang shelby g. The idea of getting racing legend carroll shelby to work his magic on the thennew ford mustang is credited to lee iacocca a ford icon who realized the promotional benefit the new mustang would receive if there was a shelby variant beating corvettes on the race tracks of america. Car news, automotive trends, and new model announcements. He had not only had the leverage to get the car homologated, but also turn it into a successful contender against the chevrolet corvette. The corvette reflected on chevrolets entire line of cars. Used 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 for sale carmax. Find all the details inside mustang monthly magazine. Fully documented in the shelby american registry and accompanied by a copy of the original order form dated january 26, 1966, the gt350 offered here was delivered to archway motors in. 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. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube.
Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. C7 z06 takes on procharged shelby gt350 corvetteforum. First everbest drivers car grand prix jan 30, 2020 video. A time capsule is a collection of items or information meant to communicate with people of a future generation. Second, he wanted a deposit to cover the taxes quoted me an incorrect tax amount hed have to pay to transfer the. To meet the sccas b production requirements, at least 100 roadgoing examples. 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. If your mustang gt350 clubmeet would like a dedicated section, contact an adminmod for more details. Theres nothing to rev up your day like the sound of a great power dual among familiar foes. Shelby and salvadori started the 1959 sports car season by driving the. But the ford wanted the mustang to have a performance image. But their criteria by which they obtain their conclusion is as lame as comparing the corvette c7 with the mustang gt350 cars. This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. Submissions are accepted online only april 612, 2020.
Hamilton began racing relatively late in life by 1967 he was a 40yearold family man with a steady industrial job but for a fiveyear period in the late 1960s, he. Carroll hall shelby january 11, 1923 may 10, 2012 was an american automotive designer. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply creased second place in our 2019s best drivers car, ford brought in. I wouldnt have done my corvette museum delivery i also. And allowing the buyer to order a mustang any way you wanted was right on target. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. During the interaction with the guy, ive counted 7 red flags. October 26, 2016 approximately 6,500 modelyear 201517 ford shelby gt350 mustang and gt350r mustang muscle cars are being recalled for engine oil cooler tube assemblies that may have. By way of explaining why shelbys original gt350 wasnt deemed a worthy corvette competitor. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang in 2005, the shelby nameplate was revived as a new highperformance model, this time designed and built by ford. You will note though that the seat brackets were all still welded in place at the ford assembly plant where it was built in san jose. Ford mustang shelby gt350 2016 pictures, information. 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. As you can see in the video above, this latest one features a c7 z06. British columbias tommy hamilton is one of the great, unsung heroes of 1960s sports car racing. Can the new 2016 shelby mustang gt350 be a daily driver. After warmups in a simulator, ford hands us the keys to its fullon mustang and gt racecars for. My years designing, testing and racing carrolls legendary mustangs chuck cantwell with greg kolasa on. The flatplane crank in this drivers car is the cause of that highpitched howl, but the. 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. See what this mustang looks like after 24 years in storage. However, none of them come with that magnificent voodoo power plant with. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. 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. That is quite a statement gracing the cover of the feb 2016 issue of car and driver. The ford mustang is an american car manufactured by ford.
Ford did roll out a 2016 ford shelby mustang gt350 model and a more trackfocused 2016 ford shelby mustang gt350r that promises to become the most. The national corvette museum is hosting an online car show as a way to keep spirits high, keep enthusiasts engaged and to continue promoting the car hobby during these unprecedented times. Ford v ferrari shelby takes ford for a ride scene henry ford ii crying jan 29, 2020. Corvette c7 average guys car restoration, mods and racing. Ford mustang shelby gt350 is a tantalizing proposition. Although fully roadlegal, the car carries the name of carroll shelby the late racing driver turned car tuner who was behind the first gt350 in 1965 and ford says it expects most buyers to be trackday enthusiasts. The car will easily be the fastest model in the ford range.
Corvettes 154mph run not enough to beat shelby gt350 mustang on california airstrip. We have 63 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 22 1owner cars, and 61 personal use cars. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ford unleashes extreme shelby gt350 mustang car news and. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Unleashing fords mustang gt4 and gt gtlm racers on vir. After purchasing i drove the car 12 hours homecar came with a full body clear bra. Corvette museum delivery customer vin ending reservation exhaust, performance. A car like this 1968 ford mustang gt350 convertible tribute offers you everything from a. Read more specs basic year 1968 make ford model mustang miles 51,835. From spy shots to new releases to auto show coverage, car and driver brings you the latest in car news.
The mustang gt350 garage forum is for discussion of. Well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by 18usc371. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. This hits close to home for corvette fans but the 2020 gt500 is the latest performance car to lose one of its pedals in the name of lap times. Lee iococca had guessed right, new car buyers wanted a sporty midsize car. Reducing unsprung mass is key to improving that response, but a balance must be struck between taking mass out of a suspension and delivering truly capable braking performance. In todays vettecademy learn about the time capsule on the grounds at the national corvette museum, a corvette that is a time capsule of its own, and how you can make one at home. Due to the fact that the mustang was never designed for righthanddrive, ford australia contracted tickford vehicle engineering to convert 250. First flag is that hes not a dealer and doesnt possess a current tx title. Take the headline mustang beats corvette america meet your new sportscar king. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. Here is a shot of the under rear seat area of the gt350 mustang.