Possible GT350 spy shots 295s all around

[Randy Fontenot]

I pray Ford brings us a Boss 351 with this new S550 model.
Looks like the Mach1 will happen as the new GT350 in the near future.
Now it's time for a Boss 351 natural aspirated or heck even the BIG BOY Boss 429.
We can only specliate .

 

[jes_csx]

The 50th anniversary of the original GT350 is 2015. The 50th anniversary of the original GT500 is 2017.
It makes a lot of sense for Ford to introduce a special 50th aniv SE less-is-more NA boss 302 type finesse car before they develop a FI big HP monster.
Any crazy DI/TT coyote is years away… if we see TT at all.
Seriously, think about what it would take to package a TT coyote in a production car. Don't expect to see that sort of beast very soon.

 

[Voltwings]

The 50th anniversary of the original GT350 is 2015. The 50th anniversary of the original GT500 is 2017.
It makes a lot of sense for Ford to introduce a special 50th aniv SE less-is-more NA boss 302 type finesse car before they develop a FI big HP monster.
Any crazy DI/TT coyote is years away… if we see TT at all.
Seriously, think about what it would take to package a TT coyote in a production car. Don't expect to see that sort of beast very soon.

They did do extensive TT cobrajet testing... could have just been for the hell of it, but who knows.

 

[jes_csx]

Yes, but what about packaging that setup for a production car? Or adding DI so it can be branded "EcoBoost"?
You are right though… I don't think they did the CJ TT for nothing.

 

[RaceRedSnake]

What about the King Cobra that was mentioned by the editor of Car&Driver magazine ?

 

[specizripn]

Based on one of the spy shots I saw, it looked like there was an intake on the top of the hood, like for a top mount innercooler I'd prefer a beastly na over a boosted motor though oke:

 

[RaceRedSnake]

I am fairly confident Ford will have an NA engine in some kind of SVT Mustang designed for extended track use to avoid heat soak as seen with supercharged engines.

 

[jes_csx]

I am fairly confident Ford will have an NA engine in some kind of SVT Mustang designed for extended track use to avoid heat soak as seen with supercharged engines.

Agreed

 

[darreng505]

I will make a hereto unsaid prediction that if there is a SVT GT350, that acts as a basis for a race version (replacing the 302s/r) that it will not be a fastback. There will be a different trunkline for the race version. Because, as I see it now, there is no good mounting spots for rear wings on the fastback design....to support really big wing struts.

 

[jes_csx]

I definitely do not see that happening. Getting rid of the fastback would hurt aerodynamics. The smoother the fastback the lower you can mount a wing and still get "clean" downforce generating air with less drag then sticking it way up high. Mounting a big wing will be no problem. If need be, struts could come out on either side of the license plate… similar to the s197 GTR concept. I don't see why struts couldn't mount to/through the deck though...

 

[biminiLX]

I will make a hereto unsaid prediction that if there is a SVT GT350, that acts as a basis for a race version (replacing the 302s/r) that it will not be a fastback. There will be a different trunkline for the race version. Because, as I see it now, there is no good mounting spots for rear wings on the fastback design....to support really big wing struts.

They're NOT going to do more than a fastback and vert on the Mustang.
-J

 

[NametoShowOther]

I will make a hereto unsaid prediction that if there is a SVT GT350, that acts as a basis for a race version (replacing the 302s/r) that it will not be a fastback. There will be a different trunkline for the race version. Because, as I see it now, there is no good mounting spots for rear wings on the fastback design....to support really big wing struts.

Not happening, very easy to mount what ever spoiler is needed with the car as is in race trim.

 

[darreng505]

Ok! Just a wild guess.

 

[Lemers]

Here's a video of the GT350

2015 Ford Mustang S550 GT350 DTLA 2-10-14 - YouTube

 

[Relaxed Chaos]

That's a lot of rubber.

That's what she said...

Sorry, could not resist.

Struggling to decide if I spend money on my Terminator or wait and buy one of these babies. Need April to get here sooner so I can decide!

 

[03 DSG Snake]

I am friends with the guy who hand built my 2014 GT500 engine on Facebook

Creepy... :lol:

 

[Competition]

Creepy... :lol:

Not really. Met him at a Mustang event, he sent me a friend request shortly after we BS'd for a bit, good guy.