Heard through the Shelby Grape vine that a GT350 Concept will be at the New York auto show.
GT350 at New York Auto Show
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I think that Ford should offer more than one Shelby Mustang, and a GT350 would be fantastic. In other words a 350hp version of the regular GT with upgrades suspension, tires, wheels, brakes, and the option to strip it down a little. I would sell great.
From Autoweek:
"One more little teaser: We hear Ford is putting the finishing touches on a special throwback Mustang for New York, one that echoes the famed Hertz rental car Shelby Mustangs from the ’60s. Ford isn’t talking, but sources tell us the latest incarnation of the Shelby GT350H will carry the same gold-on-black paint scheme as the 1966 original. The new GT350H will also offer higher performance in keeping with the car from the past that, legend has it, was often rented and raced (though participation in SCCA events is unsubstantiated). Ford built 999 copies of the 1966 GT350H, which featured a 289-cid, 306-hp V8."
"One more little teaser: We hear Ford is putting the finishing touches on a special throwback Mustang for New York, one that echoes the famed Hertz rental car Shelby Mustangs from the ’60s. Ford isn’t talking, but sources tell us the latest incarnation of the Shelby GT350H will carry the same gold-on-black paint scheme as the 1966 original. The new GT350H will also offer higher performance in keeping with the car from the past that, legend has it, was often rented and raced (though participation in SCCA events is unsubstantiated). Ford built 999 copies of the 1966 GT350H, which featured a 289-cid, 306-hp V8."
mattsstang87 said:
I agree
Dr Auto X
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Sources say it wil be a 1" lowered Mustang GT with a 91 octane tune and GT500 fascia.
Sources say :
you were neglected as a kid and got dumped by your girl friend for having a tiny penis
Oh wait, its still better then any car you will ever own
you were neglected as a kid and got dumped by your girl friend for having a tiny penis
Oh wait, its still better then any car you will ever own
:lol:
Dr Auto X said:
That might be right, didn't the original have 306hp?
Dr Auto X
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04SCRMINYLWVERT said:
Yep and that's the same # they're going to use on this car.
Dr Auto X said:
Ok,
Anyways I am thinking this:
Lets say they do make 7000-8000 GT500s, they need something that more people can get, so I would think that they would move the GT500 in to a price and performance range closer to the Vette ie, 500 horsepower and 50-55k range, and then make the GT350 more on par with the 03/04 Cobras. Possibly a S/C 4.6 W/ 400 HP in the low to mid 40s. Make about the same amount, maybe a little more.
That is just my thinking. We will just have to wait and see!
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03LGCOBRA said:
Dr Auto X said:
when did the vic get 500hp?
Jpjr said:
350fwhp is easy with the current 3v 4.6. A tuner and better intake (CAI) will bring you close. With Ford's knowlege of their own engine, they can easily tune it to make 300whp (350-360fwhp).
BTW, this past weekend I saw a fully equipped '06 Mustang GT run am 8.48 & 8.42 1/8 on a shitty track and spinning pretty bad in first (on stock 17" tires). It just had a CAI and tuner. That is a 12.88 sec car in the 1/4. I think a 350fwhp 3v 4.6 GT350 would be great.
Why not keep the weight savings of the Al 4.6 block, but pair it with the better-breathing 4v GT heads? Fourcam, would this make sense or not? We know the 4v 5.4 NA would benefit from the heads, but what about the 4.6, perhaps with different cams & intake?
What's the weight difference from the Al 4.6 block to the complete GT500 block (including blower and required accessories)? I think I'd still rather have the Fe 4v 5.4 block, though, with the broader torque curve. I guess I just don't see that much distinction between the aforementioned 3v "GT350" and a regular GT.
What's the weight difference from the Al 4.6 block to the complete GT500 block (including blower and required accessories)? I think I'd still rather have the Fe 4v 5.4 block, though, with the broader torque curve. I guess I just don't see that much distinction between the aforementioned 3v "GT350" and a regular GT.
I am talking bang for the buck. That is why I am mentioning a modded 3v. I would much rather see an N/A 5.4 or the old Terminator motor too.
BTW, since this will be a Hertz replica, will it also be available with an automatic?
BTW, since this will be a Hertz replica, will it also be available with an automatic?
Even though the 4.6 couldn't handle as much power and doesn't respond as well as the 5.4 with aftermarkets, just make it a solid 350hp lightweight, and work on weight savings. Carrol always said he preferred the GT-350's agility with the hi-po 289 over the cumbersome 500's with the 428.
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