GT350 News and Predictions

[VoodooBoss]

It's the King Cobra and not the GT350. It's doubtful Ford would announce a new model at SEMA but Ford Racing would. The GT350 will debut on November 17 right before the LA Auto Show opens and will be on display there.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/04/ford-mustang-king-cobra-spy-sema-2014/

 

[coboss]

It's the King Cobra and not the GT350. It's doubtful Ford would announce a new model at SEMA but Ford Racing would. The GT350 will debut on November 17 right before the LA Auto Show opens and will be on display there.

http://www.autoblog.com/2014/11/04/ford-mustang-king-cobra-spy-sema-2014/

Good God, the Mustang II King Cobra was the absolute depth of automotive lameness, IMHO. However, jalopnik readers thought it was only the 3rd lamest Mustang ever. LMAO. Why resurrect that name?

http://jalopnik.com/5903015/the-ten-worst-special-edition-ford-mustangs/

 

[VoodooBoss]

Wow, nobody cares about the new GT350?

These renders look pretty good.

 

[ls110]

Thanks for keeping us updated Rick. Keep the info coming!!

 

[ford20]

Thats not it is it?

 

[TymeSlayer]

I'm really diggin' the Grey/Silver rendition with what seems to be a carbon fiber hood.

 

[WinterSucks]

20-21" wheels? Are they marketing to guys who want to just be track posers?

 

[VoodooBoss]

Those images are renders. The GT350 will have 19" wheels. See my earlier posts. Also there's a possibility the GT350R could have a CF deck lid, roof and hood.

 

[fuhrius]

I care.
I can't wait.
I've always wanted a gt350...for as long as I can remember. My dad had a 70 gt350 convertible but it wasn't the 'gt350' I had in mind. Mine was going to have to the lightweight track beast that the original was. I'm still holding out hope that this upcoming gt350 will be just that.
I'd love to go to LA for the unveiling but I'll be back at rally racing school the last few days of that week...bummer, huh?...but I'll we watching the forum closely for your scoop.

 

[fuhrius]

ok, I just dissected that video and a few things jumped out at me:

On specific product shots:
-I don't care about 'aluminum' pedals. I've always thought the ones in the boss sucked. it was the first thing I replaced (with SRP pedals) and I don't even track my car
- I do like the alcantara steering wheel but it's not much to write home about
- cool valve covers. cool.
- Michelin pilot super sports (looks like it from the tread design) with some 'mesh' shadows...probably a view from the other side of the speculated fender vent? cool
- those wheels? cool
- exhaust tip shot...ok
- but was that a shot of roofline crease right after that? why would they show that? maybe a CF roof? hey, if they're going to do CF wheels, why not CF hood / trunk lid / roof

unrelated to the cars:
Mark Fields is kind of a goober, but Jim Farley's got balls. I saw that guy racing his vintage cobra at Laguna Seca last year and he was driving it like he stole it. balls.

other:
Since the gt350 reveal is all but a 'lock' at this point and, hence, there's no drama / controversy to stir anymore on when we'll see it...the video's proportional use of road racing (FGT and Mustangs) and rally / rallycross footage makes me wonder if there could be a one-two punch ready for us in LA...gt350 and Focus RS reveals? Now, based on the little I know about PR it would seem like a better strategy to stagger two cool intro's such as those...but one can hope. I'm looking forward to both.

 

[VoodooBoss]

Video 2 of 5. ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=1cbo7DTYI2c

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Clearly saw the Michelin logo there, looks like Pilot Sport Cups on the car.

DIS GON B GUD

 

[VoodooBoss]

You forgot specially formulated Cup tires.

The big question for me is how much CF will be used. Besides the wheels I think the roof is easy. Rarely damaged and high up. Will the trunk and hood be CF? Possibly some suspension components too. I fully expect adjustable Multimatic DSSV dampers to one up the Z/28. ;D

 

[VoodooBoss]

I see Car and Driver finally woke up and joined the party! LOL

http://blog.caranddriver.com/keep-calm-and-salivate-2016-ford-mustang-gt350-coming-to-l-a-auto-show/

 

[cloud9]

Fortunately the appropriation has been approved........now the anticipation and wait begins.

 

[ls110]

Fortunately the appropriation has been approved........now the anticipation and wait begins.

SO is that an "appropriation" from your CFO??

 

[cloud9]

SO is that an "appropriation" from your CFO??

Yup

 

[ls110]

Yup

Nice! Obviously the CEO is doing his job!!

 

[302 Hi Pro]

I saw Jim Farley's name mentioned above. I read a personnel announcement by Ford in Automotive News Online yesterday and Jim was reassigned to Ford Europe. He will head up Fords marketing department there.

Looks like Ford is very committed to the successful release of the new S550 in Europe. I once saw a 60's Mustang from Germany, and it was called a "T5"

Looking forward to November 17th 2014.

Have fun and enjoy your Boss,
Dave
2HP

 

[cloud9]

I saw Jim Farley's name mentioned above. I read a personnel announcement by Ford in Automotive News Online yesterday and Jim was reassigned to Ford Europe. He will head up Fords marketing department there.

Looks like Ford is very committed to the successful release of the new S550 in Europe. I once saw a 60's Mustang from Germany, and it was called a "T5"

Looking forward to November 17th 2014.

Have fun and enjoy your Boss,
Dave
2HP

The way I read it he's heading up the entire EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) operation, not just marketing.

http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2014/11/07/report-ford-ema-global-marketing-chiefs-to-switch-jobs/?intcmp=fbtopstories