Two GT350s at the unveil of the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350. (Photo : Reuters)
The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang has finally arrived and it immediately made waves on several motoring websites and magazines. Picking up from where the Boss 302 left off, the new Shelby GT350 packs unbelievable power that brings cutting-edge performance and poise.
According to Christian Science Monitor, the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang packs a 5.2-liter V8 engine that boasts 526-horsepower and a 429 pound-feet of torque. The six-speed manual transmission is the only available model of the 2016 GT350 Mustang which comes with the standard Torsen rear differential.
In a statement obtained by Car and Driver, Ford said, "Make no mistake, this is an American interpretation of a flat-plan crackshaft V-8, and the 5.2-literproduces a distinctive, throaty howl."
The 2016 GT350 Mustang sports giant brakes that promise unbelievable deceleration while the magnetic ride control ensures unparalleled handling.
The 2016 GT350 Mustang will replace the outgoing GT500, the most recent car to bear the Shelby badge. Unlike its direct predecessor, the GT350 is based on the S550 Mustang chassis which packs a fully independent rear suspension.
The GT350 also has Ford's first suspension with magnetorheological damper. The car's bodywork is designed with latest aerodynamics technique making sure that it will encounter less air resistance as possible.
Experts agree that the newest car to bear the Shelby Mustang badge is not a regular car in terms of specs. It boast top of the line technologies coupled with age-old mechanics that makes the Shelby brand renowned in the motoring world.
Once it hits the market, the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang will have a price tag of $48,695.
