Motortrend GT350 first drive

Crowley · 09-22-2010, 10:05 AM

Pretty good read ..
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rformance.html

2011 Ford Shelby GT350 Base price $63,000 (MT est)
Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door coupe
Engine 5.0L/550-hp/490-lb-ft supercharged DOHC 32-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed manual
Curb weight (f/r dist) 3816 lb (55/45%)
Wheelbase 107.1 in
Length x width x height 189.6 x 73.9 x 55.8 in
0-60 mph 3.7 sec
Quarter mile 12.0 sec @ 121.4 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 107 ft
Lateral acceleration 1.05 g (avg)
MT figure eight 24.1 sec @ 0.86 g (avg)
EPA city/hwy fuel econ N/A

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz10GrZj4eh

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-22-2010, 10:08 AM

You could buy a GT500 for way less and have the same power. I don't get it.

ArkySS · 09-22-2010, 10:16 AM

This is why I questioned why the GT500 stayed with the 5.4. I get the whole point of tried and true block but my opinion (can't believe I am saying this about Mustangs) is that the GT500 should be 700hp...can't believe I just said that....

SuperFly03 · 09-22-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

You could buy a GT500 for way less and have the same power. I don't get it.

Better suspension/Traction.

Faster times with less power.

I don't really get the price either, it is most likely due to the interior and exterior dress up compared to the GT500 which is largely untouched.

Then again, take the GT500 slap on some UCA's/FRPP Dampers and it should out run this. It seems to be pitted against itself. GT500 is less boy racer and the GT350 is "HELLO LOOK AT ME I'M 18!!!!"

Sax1031 · 09-22-2010, 10:19 AM

overpriced but god damn that thing is nasty.

especially when you consider they can't drive the gt500 to save their life.

And the 624hp version will definitely be a beast if that was what they were getting at 550.

Crowley · 09-22-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFly03

Better suspension/Traction.

Faster times with less power.

I don't really get the price either, it is most likely due to the interior and exterior dress up compared to the GT500 which is largely untouched.

Then again, take the GT500 slap on some UCA's/FRPP Dampers and it should out run this. It seems to be pitted against itself. GT500 is less boy racer and the GT350 is "HELLO LOOK AT ME I'M 18!!!!"

I think that is one downside to this car .. the price .. I think SHELBY is making some $$ out of this one ..

Crowley

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-22-2010, 10:25 AM

$13000+ more in MSRP over the GT500. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SuperFly03 · 09-22-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I think that is one downside to this car .. the price .. I think SHELBY is making some $$ out of this one ..

Crowley

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

$13000+ more in MSRP over the GT500. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shelby doesn't license his name for free.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 09-22-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperFly03

Shelby doesn't license his name for free.

I guess not. Give me a GT5OO.

BigDan · 09-22-2010, 11:26 AM

Great car with lots of potential but that 12.0 would quickly turn into a 11.0 with a set of sticky tires.

There was a younger guy at my local test and tune night with a brand new 5.0L GT with dealer plates still on it running 12.1-12.3's @117 and would of been in the 11's on his 12.2 pass but something happened and he only got 95mph on his 12.2 run.

After talking for a bit all he had on it was the Steeda CAI and 18" DR's.... THAT'S IT. no tune, no exhaust, nothing but CAI and tires and then new GT's are good for low 12's all night and possible high 11's. His best 60 foot was an amazing 1.68 vs my 1.76

wbt · 09-22-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan

Great car with lots of potential but that 12.0 would quickly turn into a 11.0 with a set of sticky tires.

There was a younger guy at my local test and tune night with a brand new 5.0L GT with dealer plates still on it running 12.1-12.3's @117 and would of been in the 11's on his 12.2 pass but something happened and he only got 95mph on his 12.2 run.

After talking for a bit all he had on it was the Steeda CAI and 18" DR's.... THAT'S IT. no tune, no exhaust, nothing but CAI and tires and then new GT's are good for low 12's all night and possible high 11's. His best 60 foot was an amazing 1.68 vs my 1.76

Tune is mandetory with that cai. Car will not run correctly without it.

What rear gear was he running?

GEEo · 09-22-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

You could buy a GT500 for way less and have the same power. I don't get it.

Couldn't agree w/ u more!

nick at night · 09-22-2010, 02:08 PM

I think that is the better car between it and the GT500 but i agree that the price is too high.

HeHasReturned · 09-22-2010, 02:14 PM

Why would they designate it the GT350? Usually the higher the number, the "better" the car.

09-22-2010, 10:05 AM	#1
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,567 View My Garage	Motortrend GT350 first drive Pretty good read .. http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...rformance.html 2011 Ford Shelby GT350 Base price $63,000 (MT est) Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 4-pass, 2-door coupe Engine 5.0L/550-hp/490-lb-ft supercharged DOHC 32-valve V-8 Transmission 6-speed manual Curb weight (f/r dist) 3816 lb (55/45%) Wheelbase 107.1 in Length x width x height 189.6 x 73.9 x 55.8 in 0-60 mph 3.7 sec Quarter mile 12.0 sec @ 121.4 mph Braking, 60-0 mph 107 ft Lateral acceleration 1.05 g (avg) MT figure eight 24.1 sec @ 0.86 g (avg) EPA city/hwy fuel econ N/A Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz10GrZj4eh __________________

09-22-2010, 10:16 AM	#3
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	This is why I questioned why the GT500 stayed with the 5.4. I get the whole point of tried and true block but my opinion (can't believe I am saying this about Mustangs) is that the GT500 should be 700hp...can't believe I just said that.... __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

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