I had a 2007, 2011, and 2013 GT500. All were great torque monsters, but I always felt they were plotting to kill me! LOL! I was enamored with the 350 when it was introduced in 2015, as I prefer road courses. I just couldn't give up the HP of the GT500's. When the 2020 GT500's were rumored, sans...
I think they were limited with the 5.2 engine. Ford wants an engine that is reliable. There are aftermarket add on's such as turbo kits and superchargers for the GT350, but these also tend to nullify your warranty and put additional strain on the engine. Not worth the effort or money in my...
I understand your points reference power, but the GT350 wasn't designed to be a straight line performer. Sure Ford could have put a larger, more powerful, and heavier V-8 in the nose; however, I think they would have sacrificed the balance and handling characteristics of their original mission...
I've had three, new, past GT500s; 07, 11 and 13. The Crap-years came off immediately after i took delivery of every one! I was more into road courses than quarter mile. You can, and many do, put wider tires, drag radials, etc. on the rear to enhance traction. As I drove my car's year round...
I had a 2013 GT500 and bought a 2019 GT350 when I learned of the lack of a 6 speed and exorbitant price of the new 2020 GT500. I had 46K on the 500, so it wasn't a garage queen! I found the GT500 fun to drive but much of the power was lost to wheel spin on WOT ventures. You were always trying to...
I too had a 2013 GT500 and traded it for the 2019 GT350. Other than low end torque, the GT350 is miles ahead of the GT500 in all categories. I've got 5K on my 19 and love it more each day. Great handling, awesome brakes, and far more features and creature comforts than the GT500 offered. The...
You do realize that this discussion concerns the Shelby GT350's Voodoo engine? However, glad your 2019 Mustang convertible uses no oil and you're pleased with it! LOL!
I have 3K plus miles on my 2019 GT350. Other than the long delay for steering wheel acquisition and the shifter needing to be replaced due to the vendors screw up, it's been a great car! It has not used a drop of oil since I got it. Changed oil at 1K miles and since then I've been driving it...