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__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
The Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang's 5.2-litre V8 is good for 526 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque
Nick Tragianis
By Nick Tragianis
Originally published: 33 mins ago
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It’s official: Ford’s Shelby GT350 Mustang makes a whopping 526 horsepower.
The word comes from Ford via Road and Track at a media event held today near Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. With a normally-aspirated 5.2-litre V8 and an 8,250 rpm redline, the Shelby GT350 Mustang is rated at 526 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque – living up to Ford’s promises of “more than” 500 HP and 400 lb.-ft. of torque when the GT350 debuted last November.
For comparison’s sake, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 has a 7.0-litre V8 developing 505 horsepower and 481 lb.-ft. of torque. These figures put the GT350 ahead of the Z/28 by 21 horsepower, but falls short in the torque department by 52 lb.-ft.
Of course, horsepower and torque figures are just the tip of the iceberg. Ford has fitted the GT350 with enhancements like magnetic suspension dampening, significantly larger brakes, stickier tires and, in the case of the GT350R, carbon fibre wheels.
And in case you couldn’t wait for the 2016 model year, Ford is offering up a handful of 2015 GT350 and GT350R models in extremely limited numbers.
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
That's approx 335km/h.
That kind of speed is not very impressive anymore.
It was quite common back in 1990s and you should be hitting 400km/h if you want to brag something or feel an accomplishment.
Back in 1990s, even Wangan street racers were hitting 300+km/h.
HKS, Apexi, Blitz, JUN, Trust, everyone was going at that speed with Skyline GT-R and Supra.
That's approx 335km/h.
That kind of speed is not very impressive anymore.
It was quite common back in 1990s and you should be hitting 400km/h if you want to brag something or feel an accomplishment.
Back in 1990s, even Wangan street racers were hitting 300+km/h.
HKS, Apexi, Blitz, JUN, Trust, everyone was going at that speed with Skyline GT-R and Supra.
Come on timpo even you can do better than that. Top speed on a car like this is a matter of gearing choices made in the interest of acceleration, not top speed.
How often do you go 300+km/h versus How often do you rip it off a stoplight or pass someone on a highway?
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
facelift and update for 2018, looks like pretty minor front end update.
- dropped v6
- likely more power from 2.3, possibly focus RS power level
- magnetic shock option
- optional dual mode exhaust on GT
- DI and pfi for 5.0 (undisclosed power bump)
- 10 spd auto
Between model years 1987 and 1993, the Ford Mustang could only be had with either a 2.3-liter four-cylinder or a torquey 5.0-liter V-8; a six-cylinder wasn’t on the menu. Now history is poised to repeat itself with the introduction of the 2018 Ford Mustang, which drops the current car’s naturally aspirated 3.7-liter V-6 and leaves Ford’s updated pony car with only two engine choices: a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder and a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter Coyote V-8.
Of course, today’s Mustang engines are much more powerful than those of 25 years ago. While Ford isn’t ready to talk numbers, the company notes that the 2.3-liter has been updated to incorporate a new overboost function. We expect the revised engine, currently rated at 310 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque, will boast numbers closer to the version found in the Ford Focus RS, which is rated at 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft.
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The Mustang GT’s 5.0-liter V-8 also has been revised. Mustang chief engineer Carl Widmann states that the only truly carryover piece from the current 5.0-liter is the crankshaft. Along with a new fuel-delivery system employing both port and direct injection, the updated V-8 also revs higher than before. A quad-pipe exhaust system replaces the current dual-pipe unit, and, as on its fiercest competitor, the Chevrolet Camaro, there’s an optional variable exhaust system that keeps things quiet at lower rpm but amps up the noise courtesy of valves that open when heavier throttle is applied.
Both 2018 Mustang engines are mated to either an upgraded six-speed manual transmission or a new, optional 10-speed automatic. In the case of the V-8, the manual transmission also incorporates the current GT350’s clutch and dual-mass flywheel to improve shift action. Additionally, all 2018 Mustangs are treated to retuned dampers, new anti-roll bars, and revisions to the rear suspension bushings, while cars equipped with the Performance package gain the GT350’s electronically adjustable magnetorheological dampers, another piece of tech already on the Camaro.
The biggest visual change is for cars equipped with the Performance package, which inherit a gaudy new functional rear wing. Although Ford notes that the Subaru WRX STI–like piece has been thoroughly tested in the wind tunnel, the company will allow Performance package buyers to opt out of the big trunk-mounted picnic table. The rest of the Mustang’s exterior updates are more restrained. Ford says the front fascia cribs styling details from the Ford GT supercar, although we’re still searching for the likeness. Redesigned headlights and taillights use LED technology, while the hood, rear fascia, and trunk appliqué have been lightly retouched. The overall look is less retro but still inherently Mustang.
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Inside, the cabin benefits from padded knee bolsters, soft-touch upper door panels, and an optional heated steering wheel. Although the current Mustang’s gauge cluster survives in lower-spec 2018 models, a new 12-inch digital cluster also makes its debut. It offers three viewing modes: Normal, Sport, and Track. Normal largely mimics the look of the analog cluster, Sport elongates the tachometer to put higher revs at the top, and Track mode eliminates the analog speedometer and tachometer, replacing the speedo with a digital readout and the tach with a longitudinal setup at the top of the cluster. Finally, Ford is incorporating the latest automated safety technology into the Mustang, with a pre-collision system that can also detect pedestrians, plus lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
Look for the 2018 Ford Mustang to go on sale this fall. Pricing for the base four-cylinder model is likely to stay close to today’s $27,095 Mustang EcoBoost, while the GT with V-8 should add approximately $500 to $1000 to the base price of today’s $34,095 model.
out of the many comments i've been reading on the ford message boards some say it's some sort of cross between this...
and this:
i dunno... not feeling the need to trade in my 2015 for this anytime soon:
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
i certainly wouldnt buy it for the barely noticeable facelift. but the optional magride and DI 5.0 are definite upgrades. as are the 4 extra gears if youre going auto.
the more i look at it, the more i actually kind of like it. the only thing that sucks about the new design is the front bumper. the aftermarket will take care of that real quick..
With the Camaro SS putting out 455Hp you would think the Mustang would get a bump to 460Hp just for the 'one up'. With the more popular option but less talked about 2.3L I4 getting a 10-speed and a horsepower bump makes it very attractive. I drove one for about 3 months in the summer with the performance package. Car got lots of looks, plenty of power for a DD, and I average 7.6L/100kms driving to Seattle...Oh 2018 will also get a digital dash.
With the Camaro SS putting out 455Hp you would think the Mustang would get a bump to 460Hp just for the 'one up'. With the more popular option but less talked about 2.3L I4 getting a 10-speed and a horsepower bump makes it very attractive. I drove one for about 3 months in the summer with the performance package. Car got lots of looks, plenty of power for a DD, and I average 7.6L/100kms driving to Seattle...Oh 2018 will also get a digital dash.
the old boss 302 had 445, so with DI it shouldnt be a stretch to get to 460hp, problem is the camaro is also quite a bit lighter.
the rock gave away a 2018 to this army vet... you can skip to near the end for footage of the car and you get to see some of the digital display startup sequence. for some reason the car looks a bit better to me in this video? and i have to admit the quad exhausts sound great on startup.
__________________ "The guy in the CR-V meanwhile, he'll give you a haughty glare. He's responsibly trying to lessen his impact, but there you go lumbering past him with your loud V8, flouting the new reality. You may as well go do some donuts in a strawberry patch and slalom through a litter of kittens." Dan Frio, Automotive Editor, Edmunds
the old boss 302 had 445, so with DI it shouldnt be a stretch to get to 460hp, problem is the camaro is also quite a bit lighter.
I would say the 55lbs more torque the Camaro has plays more of a factor then the 57lbs less it weighs. Side note it still amazes me how Chevy can make a 6.2L dinosaur pushrod V8 and beat the 5.0L in Hp, Tq, and fuel economy. Opps, don't tell my boss I said that
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