First 11-second Shelby GT350

[GotGrunt]

If they're actually hooking at 7,000RPM like they said they're launching best at, I'd blame it more on the long first gear. Either way, it needs lower gears to be a drag car. Yet another example of why this isn't going to burn up any drag strips in stock form. I'm ok with that, I just wish some guys could get it through their heads. Mine will be on the street 99.9% of the time, the road course the other .1%, and I don't care if I can pull a 1.60 60' time for either of those.

Just like my Boss 302, it was built for the road course but I use it as a street car. I'm sure a majority of GT350 buyers will be doing the same. IMHO, I think a lot of people are going to be disappointed with the GT350 in stock form if they take it to the drag strip or race stoplight to stoplight. Im not saying the car is slow, only that it was hyped up beyond belief and the track times showing up from reputable shops in modified form are disappointing. I'm sure the IRS will be a pain to launch, especially on stock tires and cold pavement. I don't see too many people tuning this car unless they have money to burn and don't care about the warranty.

 

[DSG2003SVT]

Many street races are from a roll, and this will be fine from a roll. It's just the launch that it's geared too high for.

 

[jtfx6552]

Many street races are from a roll, and this will be fine from a roll. It's just the launch that it's geared too high for.

Holding it at 6500 rpm waiting for the race to start will be "fun"...

 

[DSG2003SVT]

Sounds like you only should race on the road course where it's legal.

Should be fine taking off from 4000-5000 in seriousness.

 

[DSG2003SVT]

Seems to do well enough from a roll starting between 4000-5000 on the stock tune.

https://vimeo.com/146700954

 

[ON D BIT]

They did not have good times for the gt500 either when stock near stock.

 

[GotGrunt]

They did not have good times for the gt500 either when stock near stock.

Maybe on the stock goodyears, not with drag radials though.