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Old 07-30-2015, 01:01 PM   #187
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2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang rated at 526 hp, 429 lb-ft

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Originally Posted by ztwentypoop View Post
So, not to create a debate, but the article quoted above indicates these particular GT350R's were equipped with the electronics package (which adds heavier seats, navigation, air conditioning, etc.) and the cars weighed in at 3650lbs. That means a R without the package is going to be even lighter, likely in the high 3500lb range. Tell me again why so many are disappointed with the weight of this car? Not only that, even if the curb weight is marginally less than a PP GT, the difference in where the weight differs (i.e. unsprung weight) is enormous between the two!

I think the quoted weight is the base weight. The magazine did not weigh it and they didn't mention as tested. I would bet that is the advertised weight and options add to that. Highly unlikely that they shaved that much additional weight by adding CF to the front (meaning above the weight lost in the wheels) while adding track capable parts and additional coolers and MR.


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