2016 gt350

[cyclerick]

Hope they offer a crate engine for SCing

 

[Department Of Boost]

Lets see what they come up with. I would really like to look into one of these to buy if the rumors are true about 550 NA horsepower.

I'm hearing closer to 600. But it won't be cheap. It's a Z28 killer. I would really really like to buy one, but I would want it as a track day car. And I can get a used BOSS 302S for quite a bit less money. It's a hard choice. It won't make a for a great street car so I wouldn't drive it much. But if it has carbon brakes like it is supposed to.........

 

[Department Of Boost]

Hope they offer a crate engine for SCing

Get your checkbook out. All the way out!!

 

[ford20]

I just want to know about the heads and how much work you can do with them compared to the Boss heads. A worked over version of these heads with some custom grind cams would make for a pretty nasty N/A engine I think. Although, I'm more than likely talking out of my ass.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I just want to know about the heads and how much work you can do with them compared to the Boss heads. A worked over version of these heads with some custom grind cams would make for a pretty nasty N/A engine I think. Although, I'm more than likely talking out of my ass.

My guess is that Ford hasn't left much on the table.

 

[cyclerick]

Get your checkbook out. All the way out!!

A crate engine is factory built, broken in and still cheaper than a built one. I was going to buy an aluminator however my SC'd motor is still holding together so I've got some time to see what Ford Racing has to offer in 2015.

 

[Mystickeith50]

A crate engine is factory built, broken in and still cheaper than a built one. I was going to buy an aluminator however my SC'd motor is still holding together so I've got some time to see what Ford Racing has to offer in 2015.

I know this isn't a forced induction application (supposedly) but I would venture to say if this is a 500 - 600hp na engine from ford it will be in the 20-25k range. Look at what they want for the 13-14 gt500 motor.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I know this isn't a forced induction application (supposedly) but I would venture to say if this is a 500 - 600hp na engine from ford it will be in the 20-25k range. Look at what they want for the 13-14 gt500 motor.

Yeah, I was thinking high teens.

 

[lito]

High teens, I would consider it "cheap", an XS is already in the teens and if those numbers are correct, it has nothing for it.

 

[Department Of Boost]

High teens, I would consider it "cheap", an XS is already in the teens and if those numbers are correct, it has nothing for it.

Yeah, I was thinking that would be on the cheap side too. 575-600NA HP doesn't come cheap.

15 G's right here, and it only has one cam!

http://www.mastmotorsports.com/view.php?id=445&c=3&s=6

 

[psfracer]

Can't wait till tomorrow.....

Lets see if it will be worth saving my pennies...

NA hp ain't cheap. I am working on 1200 NA horsepower right now......

 

[jodadejss06gt]

What time is this supposed to go down? I want to see it now!

 

[Gabe]

Detroit Free Press says 500 hp, 400 ft-lbs of tq.

Hope the final numbers will be higher.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2014/11/17/ford-shelby-mustang-la-auto-show/19163101/


After weeks of teaser videos Ford today confirms plans for an all-new 2016 Shelby GT350 Mustang.

The news is under the hood: 500 horsepower from Ford's first production flat-plane crankshaft 5.2-liter V8 — an engine usually associated with a European sports cars or race cars.

No turbocharged EcoBoost engine here. Early in development it was decided a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8 engine would be better for the track, hence the development of Ford's most powerful naturally aspirated production engine to date with torque that peaks at 400 pound-feet.

"Make no mistake, this is an American interpretation of a flat-plane crankshaft V8, and the 5.2-liter produces a distinctive, throaty howl from its four exhaust tips," said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer of Ford Global Performance Vehicles.

Ford has not announced when it will go on sale or pricing.

Mustang aficionados know that the original Shelby GT350 was introduced in 1965, giving the pony car street cred. This street-legal track car continues in the spirit of Carroll Shelby, a man whose name became synonymous with Mustang for his history of transforming an everyday car into a road racer. It helps fill the gap left by the popular Boss 302.

Shelby's death in 2012 meant he did not live long enough to see the launch of the sixth-generation 2015 Mustang that finally switches to an independent rear suspension. Or the latest GT350 that Ford's performance team engineered in his name.

The GT350 "takes true advantage of the new chassis dynamics of the Mustang platform," said Jamal Hameedi, chief engineer, Ford Global Performance Vehicles.

The car has a six-speed manual and a choice of five different driving modes.

"When we started working on this car, we wanted to build the best possible Mustang for the places we most love to drive – challenging back roads with a variety of corners and elevation changes – and the track on weekends," said Raj Nair, Ford's head of Global Product Development.

"Every change we made to this car was driven by the functional requirements of a powerful, responsive powerplant – nimble, precise handling and massive stopping power," said Nair who has a history of racing.

The 2015 Mustang is already 28% stiffer than the previous model and the GT350 is even stiffer and ride height was lowered about two inches.

The GT350 has some advanced materials and technologies including Ford's first use of MagneRide dampers, a system long used by General Motors for continuous adjustment of the suspension for optimal handling.

To harness all its power, the car has Brembo brakes and the car has stiff 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires with customized sidewalls, tread face and compound for maximum grip on the road or at the track.

The car is also more aerodynamic

"Everything we changed on GT350 is purely functional-driven design, with the goal of improving the overall performance of the car," said Chris Svensson, Ford design director, The Americas. "We optimized the aero shape of the car, and then fine-tuned what was left to increase downforce and cooling airflow."

The bodywork from the windshield forward is unique, including a new aluminum hood that was lowered and sloped. The aluminum front fenders accommodate the wider front track and wider wheel arches.

The interior was designed around the driver with specially designed Recaro sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel and upgraded gauges to monitor performance. Ford even took out a lot of the chrome trim that might otherwise distract the driver.

"We took the best Ford Mustang yet and massaged every aspect of the car that affects the performance driving experience," said Hameedi. "We tested endlessly on the most challenging roads and tracks in the world, and we believe serious drivers will love the Shelby GT350 Mustang."

 

[Department Of Boost]

Sweet car but no carbon brakes, Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I'm not interested anymore. I wanted one for the track duty. And I wanted the brakes for that.

Well, looks like I will be looking at a used BOSS 302S race car.

 

[Shaffe]

beat me to it^

 

[Dubstep Shep]

Sweet car but no carbon brakes, Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I'm not interested anymore. I wanted one for the track duty. And I wanted the brakes for that.

Well, looks like I will be looking at a used BOSS 302S race car.

Uhhhh, why not just buy the brakes aftermarket?

 

[92 vert]

I like it...I was expecting a little more power though.

 

[GallopingFord]

Yeah, I can fap to that, but what transmission does it have?

 

[Department Of Boost]

Uhhhh, why not just buy the brakes aftermarket?

For $10K+? Not going to happen.

I'll build a S197 track car or buy a used BOSS 302S or FR500. I could be into something like that "top notch" for $40-45G.

If the GT350 made 575-600hp and came with carbon brakes I would be tempted at even $75K. But if I'm spending $75 it better be exactly what I want. I hate to say it but I would buy a C7 or a Z28 before I got that GT350.

Yeah, I can fap to that, but what transmission does it have?

Uprated TR-6060 with a cooler pump built in. It also has a diff cooler stock.

 

[Dubstep Shep]

For $10K+? Not going to happen.

I'll build a S197 track car or buy a used BOSS 302S or FR500. I could be into something like that "top notch" for $40-45G.

If the GT350 made 575-600hp and came with carbon brakes I would be tempted at even $75K. But if I'm spending $75 it better be exactly what I want. I hate to say it but I would buy a C7 or a Z28 before I got that GT350.

Yea at that price range I would be looking into corvettes...

But $10k seems steep for carbon ceramic brakes. Would you need new calipers as well or no?