The legend is back.
Ford is reintroducing one of its baddest, most capable Mustang models ever, the Shelby GT350, and from what the spec sheet says, this should be the best high-performance factory Mustang ever.
With a 5.2 Liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine that makes over 500 horsepower, this new Mustang features a flat-plane horizontal crankshaft, for faster revs and a higher rev limit. With this design and other enhancements, Ford has said this will be the most powerful non-turbo V8 they’ve ever built and it will offer the balance and performance dynamics that make it a terrific track engine.
As for the suspension, the GT350 will feature continuously controlled MagneRide dampers that automatically read road conditions and sense your driving style to adjust the suspension every 10 milliseconds.
The aluminum hood has been lowered and sloped for improved aerodynamics and additional aero elements have been added to make this Mustang a monster on the track. The fascia with its lower front splitter provides significant downforce. The hood vent removes heat and reduces underhood lift at high speed. At the rear, a subtle lip spoiler across the trailing edge of the decklid increases downforce without adding excess drag.
It all adds up to a Mustang we can’t wait to get behind the wheel of and drive. Preferably on a track. Maybe Laguna Seca in January… hint, hint.