Shelby gt350 mustang started life as a basic white fastback at fords san jose, ca assembly plant, and then was modified at the shelby operation. Thats a hell of an accomplishment for a frontengine, reardrive car that. For hardcore racing enthusiasts, ford also offers the shelby gt350r. Compare chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe vs ford mustang.
As im 40ish, the luster of the vette faded, though. Mustang shelby gt500 at virginia international raceway. Feb, 2016 corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr. Oct 16, 2017 the ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. Two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of best everyday american sports car. The mustang shelby is the car were more familiar with of the two. Jul 19, 2016 commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix. The gt350 is a muscle car with its standard transmission.
Nov 04, 2017 this is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350. That holds especially true for cars fitted with the carbon fiber track. Its nearly a mischaracterization to call the gt500 a muscle car. The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable driver s car.
But a gt350, i guess i dont see too many posers buying this car. Upgrades to the suspension and cabin tech for 2017 make it a more comfortable, but still thrilling, daily driver. Five months ago, we drove the 2019 ford shelby mustang gt350 and declared it. Apr 25, 2017 it is a car that can be driven legally on public roads to and from racetracks, where it can compete successfully. Alas, the driver of the latter didnt manage to master the clutch game when launching the machine. The bigger price on the window sticker is commensurate with its added benefits. Used 2017 ford shelby gt350 coupe pricing for sale edmunds. Dodge challenger hellcat vs shelby gt350 mustang in half mile battle. Read about our longterm test and see pictures at car and driver. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap used, or certified preowned cpo 2017 ford shelby gt350 coupe for sale near you. Alright i think, the gt350 is a wicked mustang, lets see how the numbers stack up and how close it is. Beard wondered if we needed a 911 or a corvette to make for a fairer fight. Jan, 2016 well, i got my copy of car and driver stating the mustang beats the corvette.
With the help of chevrolet general manager ed cole, three 1959 corvette. Jun 28, 2018 weve recently came across a drag race involving a 2018 mustang gt and a prerevamp shelby gt350. So he stayed in the car the entire day and drove it around road atlanta. I came mighty close to buying a vette a few months ago, though. For all you need to know about the shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang, read on. Car and driver magazine february 2016 corvette z51, ford mustang shelby gt350. Our first drive of the 760horsepower 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 on the road and the track. Mar 23, 2020 track conditions, driver ability, and professional supervision all play a role in most races. A flatbottom steering wheel makes it easier for the driver to get in and out and. We just went for the shelby gt350 upgrade and started over. With a truly livable cabin and excellent performance packages, the 2020 ford mustang has evolved into the best allaround muscle car of the 21st century. This is a car that cares more about driver engagement than lap times. This is a discussion on 2016 gt350 vs 2016 stingray within the mustang gt350 vs the competition forums, part of the mustang gt350 forum category. Shelby and salvadori started 1959 sports car season by driving the.
Car and driver magazine february 2016corvette z51, ford. Jul 27, 2017 replacing the mustang gt after it did 40,000 miles was easy. The shelby gt350 and 911 carrera s might seem like they appeal to wildly different buyers, but for those that truly love to drive, both have lots to. A few reasons on why i chose the corvette over the gt350. Compare chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe vs ford. So if you plan to use it as a daily driver and occasional roadtripper, the only choice is the grand sport. Imported from america, it competed in the 2014 silverstone classic and became the fastest mustang in europe now is your chance to experience what driving one of these amazing race cars is like.
Weve recently came across a drag race involving a 2018 mustang gt and a prerevamp shelby gt350. But, there are other variables that might suggest the corvette is a faster car overall. What we know about the 2020 c8 corvette with jacked wheels. The chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it.
Edmunds also has ford shelby gt350 pricing, mpg, specs, pictures, safety. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car. Apr 08, 2020 while chevrolet offers the corvette in grand sport and highperformance z06 and zr1 flavors, ford also offers the limitedproduction mustang shelby gt350. He also signed the dashboard in 1992, before his heart transplant. And after the extremely successful shelby gt350, which finished a sharply creased second place in our 2019s best drivers car, ford brought in even heavier artillery. Oct 31, 2019 the 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car. The ford shelby gt350 is basically a race car that you can drive on the street. Is it different enough to command a price premium over the already fantastic shelby gt350 and. In that regard, all attention is currently focused on the c8 corvette. Aug 22, 2018 a few reasons on why i chose the corvette over the gt350. About 6 months later, the desire to give that car a performance upgrade led to the infamous partnership with carrol shelby and the production of the first gt350. The flatplane crank in this drivers car is the cause of that highpitched howl, but the real trick bits are in the suspension and on the body.
Until we get our hands on the upcoming gt500, we think this mustang is the best. That instantly transformed this shelby mustang from a tattered old driver to a tattered old driver with a great story to tell. Our 1965 mustang race car has a big, powerful v8 engine, race car suspension and uprated brakes. Mclaren senna, ford mustang shelby gt350, porsche 911 carrera s. There are some variations of the 2020 chevy corvette that the new mustang gt500 can outpace in a run. But could i have messed up not at least test driving the gt350. Porsches midengined cayman turns this year but has already inked its place in the history books as one of the 21st centurys purest driver s cars. Cayman, bmw m4, chevy corvette or dodge challenger hellcat. Fast forward more than fifty years after that and the fordshelby partnership has arrived at what many consider the pinnacle of mustang development. Oct 29, 2019 the gt500 mustang doesnt scream like the gt350 on startup. This is what happens when you put a corvette owner in a mustang shelby gt350.
Nov 16, 2016 the chevrolet corvette grand sport meets the ford mustang shelby gt350 and everyones the better for it. Apr 08, 2020 which car is a better value is debatable, but the mustang and the corvette are in quite different price brackets. If you have a high budget and youre looking for true supercar performance or just a nice weekend car, then a corvette is a great value for you. The motoring press was less than impressed, seeing the car as a far cry from the racewinning original gt350. Until this sale, the car had never left the shelby collection. Commuting and the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang dont mix.
It was always a car i had wanted since my teen years. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is the quickest, most powerful mustang that ford has ever created. If you only want a sunday driver saturday track car or an investment for collectors, then the gt350r is the better choice. Brock yates in car and driver wrote the numerous badges were there to reassure the owner that he is driving the real thing and not a neatly decorated mustang which he is. I think in the end, both of these cars are pretty amazing. Details about car and driver magazine february 2016 corvette z51. Corvette z06 vs mustang gt350r vs viper acr top gear. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. But what is cool when they do these comparisons is that car and driver finds the things they dont like about a car that they previously have never really stated before. How does the chevrolet corvette grand sport coupe compare to the ford mustang shelby gt350. The mustang does the 060 run in under 4 seconds now and demolishes the quartermile in around 12 seconds. Mar 11, 2020 the ford mustang gt350 is the most powerful car in fords lineup for 2020 and the acceleration figures are one of the reasons for this upgrade in the powertrain.
I think as a daily driver, the mustang would win out. Replacing the mustang gt after it did 40,000 miles was easy. Welcome to the highly anticipated motortrend 2019 best drivers car. Check out fairway ford if youre shopping for a new mustang or any other ford vehicle. After all car and driver did pick the gt350 over the corvette in terms of. It looks like a mustang but drives a lot more like a corvette than anyone at gm would admit. The ford mustang shelby gt350 wears a 53yearold name yet remains the zenith of the muscle car by delivering as much grip and grace as grunt. As tested in car and driver the chevrolet corvette is faster than the ford shelby gt350 manual transmissions tested. Feb 05, 2016 two unlikely combatants scrap for the title of best everyday american sports car. As reported by bonhams, chassis s707 then found its way to its third owner, mr. So its a good thing that the 2016 ford shelby gt350 mustang doesnt follow the muscle car formula. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Being a fan of the corvette and the mustang, that would be a tough choice.