Shelby GT350 Media Drive

[PWORLDSTANG]

Here are two things I've been very curious on, especially if you're drive the non-R model.

1.) How is the overall refinement and ride quality on the car in comparison to a regular 2015 GT? Obviously this is a track-designed car with performance as a priority, but I can't help but wonder, if in your opinion, will owners have a true car they can compete on the track with and turn around and comfortably commute to work in. I think everyone has been so glued on the design and performance of this, everything else has been an afterthought, so I'm curious.

2.) Pics of the Tech package interior trim. I've yet to see pics of these seats.

Thanks.

 

[Lemers]

Are you invited as Media or Owner?

If Media, is there an embargo and when can you release info you learned from the event?

 

[cluscher]

Just looking for a completely objective write up. There is a lot of hype surrounding this car and an objective analysis from an independent third party like yourself will be great.....have fun!

 

[Kyle55]

SPEEDO VIDEO wanna see how it accelerates

 

[Lemers]

Can anyone confirm if there is a difference besides the accents red/white in the Black stripes on the R vs non-R cars

Explanation:
R black stripe kits seem to be "reflective" while non-R black stripes seem to be "glossy".


Am I seeing this right or not?

 

[EditorTurner]

Thanks fellas. I made a list of your questions. I'll do what I can, but my top priority is driving and getting imagery. Off to the track...

 

[SID297]

Steve wanted me to post these for you guys:

 

[DSG2003SVT]

I really like Steve, but I simultaneously really don't like Steve. So jealous.

 

[bpmurr]

Looks like they finally made a decent shifter from the factory.

 

[SID297]

Looks like they finally made a decent shifter from the factory.

Materials are getting better, but it still contains a lot of old sins from the past.

 

[Tob]

Looks like they finally made a decent shifter from the factory.

You mean shifter knob? I'm looking for the linkage and I don't see it...

 

[bpmurr]

You mean shifter knob? I'm looking for the linkage and I don't see it...

I said decent not great...

 

[5 DOT 0]

I'll get that for you on Friday. ;-)

 

[ON D BIT]

GT350 lap times: Laguna Seca low 1.30's. 15 gtr nismo 135, zr1 133, viper ta 133.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/op...legendary-shelby-gt-mustang-returns/32434845/

A stretch, you say? Early testing shows the GT350 R — which saves another 100 pounds from the standard GT350 with tricks like carbon-fiber wheels and no backseats — lapping in the low 1.30s at Laguna alongside the Porsche.

1. Porsche 918 Spyder 1:29.89 144 '13 887 / 1640 Randy Pobst
2. McLaren P1 1:30.71 143 '13 916 / 1490 Randy Pobst
3. SRT Viper TA 1:33.62 139 '13 649 / 1520 Randy Pobst
4. Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1:33.70 138 '08 647 / 1530 Randy Pobst
5. Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR 1:33.92 138 '08 608 / 1536 Chris Winkler
6. SRT Viper GTS 1:34.23 138 '13 649 / 1560 Randy Pobst
7. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Z07 Package 1:34.43 137 '11 512 / 1394 Motortrend
8. McLaren MP4-12C 1:34.50 137 '10 600 / 1434 Randy Pobst
9. SRT Viper 1:34.63 137 '13 649 / 1520 Randy Pobst
10. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series 1:35.03 136 '13 631 / 1550 Randy Pobst
11. Devon GTX 1:35.08 136 0 659 / 0
12. Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 1:35.40 136 '11 700 / 1575 Randy Pobst
13. Nissan GT-R Nismo 1:35.51 136 '15 599 / 1720 Randy Pobst
14. Porsche 911 GT2 RS 1:35.56 136 '10 620 / 1370 Johannes van Overbee
15. Porsche 911 Turbo S 1:35.62 136 '13 560 / 1605 Randy Pobst

 

[Shaker1]

I read somewhere that they have retasked the LEDs of the collision avoidance system to provide a highly visible shift light on the windshield. Very clever!

 

[SVTPete83]

If it's low 130s at LS that is damned impressive!

 

[Tob]

I'll get that for you on Friday. ;-)

:rockon:

 

[Kevin P]

So low 1:30s would make it roughly as fast as an 08 ZR1 or 13 SRT Viper as driven by Randy Pobst. Perhaps faster, depending on what they mean by "low 1:30s. That's pretty damn fast regardless.

 

[GT Premi]

From that Detroit News link:

... Not even Ferrari’s flat-crank, $240,000 458 (which makes 570 horsepower if you’re wondering) tips the scales as light as the ‘Stang. ...

I thought the 458 weighed sub-3400? I didn't know it was as porky as a Mustang.

 

[DSG2003SVT]

Ferrari only advertises dry weight.