The Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, featuring a 5.2 L Flat Plane Crank V8 engine with 526 hp (392 kW) and 429 lb⋅ft (582 N⋅m) of torque is the track focused version of the GT500, and was benchmarked against the Camaro Z28, Porsche GT3, and BMW M4. Notable features are track-focused chassis tuning, significant aero-dynamic changes to include lowering the hood around the engine, 2-piece, cross-drilled brake rotors paired with Brembo calipers, MagneRide damping option, lightweight Tremec TR-3160 six speed manual transmission, Recaro seats, and various lightweight components (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced polymer radiator support that directs cooling channels for various components).
The Shelby GT350 is essentially a street legal race car powered by the Shelby 5.2-liter, V8 engine (code-named Voodoo) which produces an exhilarating 526 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque that red-lines at 8,250RPM. For 2017, the adjustable MagneRide suspension has become a standard option and the Integrated Driver Control lets the drive choose between normal, sport and track modes. There’s also a dedicated Drag Strip setting that enables launch control and a Weather mode for increased traction in wet and snow conditions.
This beast can be tamed for daily road use but change a few settings and the full potential of this Stallion just may scare you.
