2016 Ford Shelby GT350

The Ford Mustang is an American automobile manufactured by Ford. It was originally based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car.The original 1962 Ford Mustang I two-seatersconcept car had evolved into the 1963 Mustang II four-seater concept car which Ford used to pretest how the public would take interest in the first production Mustang. The 1963 Mustang II concept car was designed with a variation of the production model's front and rear ends with a roof that was 2.7 inches shorter.Introduced early on April 17, 1964,and thus dubbed as a "1964½" by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A.The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current sixth generation.


2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang The Shelby GT500 models are discontinued for 2015, as is the 5.8 L V8 supercharged engine.

For 2016, the GT350 has a 5.2 L flat plane crank V8 engine, known as Voodoo, with 526 horsepower and 429 foot pounds of torque.[52] The GT350 is more track focused than the GT500, and was benchmarked against the Camaro Z28, Porsche GT3, and BMW M4. Notable features are track-focused chassis tuning, significant aerodynamic changes to include lowering the hood around the engine, two piece Brembo brakes, MagneRide damping option, light weight Tremec six speed manual transmission, Recaro seats, and various lightening efforts. Specifically a carbon fiber reinforced polymer radiator support that directs cooling channels for various components. [16]

Additional options, such as larger alloy wheels, navigation system, rear backup sensors, a rear backup camera, blind spot monitoring, security system, remote vehicle starter system, SHAKER PRO Surround Sound Premium Sound System, premium leather seating surfaces, sunroof and HID front headlamps are available. Interior color schemes, such as Coral Red and Saddle, are available in addition to the standard black interior color scheme.

Specifications

Max seating: 4

EPA-Estimated Ratings (Actual mileage will vary): 14 city/21 hwy / 16 combined

5.2L (315 cu. In.) displacement

Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 526 @ 7,500 (Premium fuel)

Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 429 @ 4,750 (Premium Fuel)

Compression Ratio: 12.0:1

Engine Electronics: PCM

Fuel Delivery: PFI system with twin-high flow pumps

Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Premium

Front Suspension: Double-ball-joint MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and aluminum front knuckles

Rear Suspension: Integral-link independent with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Brakes: Six piston Brembo® front brake calipers and 15.5" two-piece cross drilled iron discs mounted to aluminum hats, Four piston Brembo® rear brake calipers and 15" two-piece cross drilled iron discs mounted to aluminum hats

Steering: Selectable-Effort Electric Power-Assisted (EPAS) with unique outer tie rods

Wheels: 19" x 10.5" front, 19" x 11" rear, Ebony black painted aluminum

Colors & stripes:

Oxford White with blue stripe

Avalanche Gray with black/white/blue stripes

3.73 TORSEN® limited-slip differential

MagneRide™ suspensios

Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

2016 Ford Shelby GT350R

Dimensions

Length 189.7 in (4,818 mm)

Height 53.6 in (1,361 mm)

Curb weight 3,655 lb (1,658 kg) (Standard)

3,703 lb (1,680 kg) (Electronics package)

2016 Shelby GT350R rear

At the 2015 North American International Auto Show a more refined, hardcore and limited production version of the GT350 was unveiled called the GT350R, it still has the GT350's 5.2-liter flat-plane crank V8, pushing over 500 hp and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, but items like the air conditioning, the stereo, the trunk floorboard, all the carpeting, the rear seats, the backup camera and the spare tire have been removed. This means the GT350R is 130 lbs. lighter than the GT350. A larger splitter and rear wing help improve downforce, with the wing drawing the car's weight balance more rearwards. A Torsen limited-slip differential with a 3:73 axle ratio helps handling further. Serial #001 was sold at the 2015 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction for $1,000,000 with the proceeds to benefit the JDRF.

Specifications

Max seating: 2

Wheels: 19" x 11" front, 19" x 11.5" rear, Vender inner fenders Ebony black painted carbon fiber

Colors & stripes:

Oxford White with Black/Blue stripes

Avalanche Gray with Black/White stripes

Triple Yellow Tri-Coat with Black stripes

Deep Impact Blue with Black/White stripes

Magnectic with Black/White/Blue stripes

Shadow Black with Black/White/Blue stripes

Carbon fiber rear-wing

Shelby Cobra "GT350" badge