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The GT350R
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Sean said:
Ditto.
I believe you. 8)treynor said:Yellow. Fastest color. Trust me
Ok, why can't I post a picture on here! Blast!
http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1510-first-drive-2016-shelby-gt350-and-gt350r-mustangs/photo-gallery/
http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1510-first-drive-2016-shelby-gt350-and-gt350r-mustangs/photo-gallery/
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Read post 3 below. You must use a photo hosting site and do not use the photo icon.GProcac571 said:Ok, why can't I post a picture on here! Blast!
http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/1510-first-drive-2016-shelby-gt350-and-gt350r-mustangs/photo-gallery/
https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=212.0
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buland said:
You'll like this pic of the front, then.
Thats a great picture. But theres something about the Boss and its stance.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
buland
One of the rare Boss LS in Switzerland
yeah, and the garages in the background!!!!!
treynor said:You'll like this pic of the front, then.
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treynor said:You'll like this pic of the front, then.
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For you R guys with kids, the back seat kit is now for sale.
http://fordperformanceracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=25876
http://fordperformanceracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=25876
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My son has only expressed interest in the drivers seat 
Here is my take on the 350R from a combination of my rides and instructor hot laps at the Phoenix Track Tour event this week:
The 350R has excellent balance and turn-in response, and is extremely forgiving.
We were 4-5 seconds slower than my "302S" at a track I know well, but it's also 450 lbs heavier (two people) and not on fresh race tires. Only got one flying lap to work with and didn't really get to explore the limits (they asked us to use only 3rd gear). But overall I was impressed by the car. Much more grip available compared to tech pack/track pack tires/alignment.
I cannot stress "forgiving" enough as the instructor was braking at points where I would never touch the pedal but was able to recover with very minor inputs.
I think this will be an exceptionally capable car for those willing to find and push the limits.
The 350R has excellent balance and turn-in response, and is extremely forgiving.
We were 4-5 seconds slower than my "302S" at a track I know well, but it's also 450 lbs heavier (two people) and not on fresh race tires. Only got one flying lap to work with and didn't really get to explore the limits (they asked us to use only 3rd gear). But overall I was impressed by the car. Much more grip available compared to tech pack/track pack tires/alignment.
I cannot stress "forgiving" enough as the instructor was braking at points where I would never touch the pedal but was able to recover with very minor inputs.
I think this will be an exceptionally capable car for those willing to find and push the limits.
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Thanks for sharing your perspective. I'm hopeful that the same tires on light wheels will close the gap considerably between my TP and an R.
Please ignore source.
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Wow the new Stingray Grand Sport is fast.
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VoodooBOSS said:
This got me thinking, what if Ford were to create a package that added all of the handling and performance goodies as a GT350R but with a stock power plant? Kind of like the Camaro 1LE? It could probably lead to its own club racing series........
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It might be called a GT350R-S. Coming soon to the Ford Performance parts catalog...BigTaco said:
AFAIK there are no plans to build and sell a race car with the voodoo motor. A couple GT350R-C's were made by Multimatic. They still run one and the other is owned and raced by Compass 360.
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I like the GT350. It is cool. I drove one this weekend. New Tech pack. Liked the car. Rev'd freely, very responsive steering, nice gear box but wasn't blown away. Boss had much more grunt and snap down low. The FPC was cool sounding but odd to my ear which is used to the classic American V8. Power was really on tap around 6000 rpm.
0-60 times show the Boss is as quick. Some wider wheels and tires and the track delta is significantly narrowed.
I still like the Boss better both as to its specialness owing to a number of factors including but not limited to dedicated special build assembly line, dedicated special build 302 powerplant, a first for Mustang adjustable performance dampers, real performance enhancements from exhaust, chasis X brace, Engine oil cooler, trans cooler scoop, brake cooling, Track Key, great Racaros, Torsen diff, GT500 Brembos, quad exhaust and functional aero aesthetics along with real Boss 302 parallel provenance. I'm convinced in 5 to 10 years it will be the sought after Mustang especially very nicely preseved Laguna Seca's (1500 limited build). They were "the high water mark" of the classic traditional Mustang before we saw IRS and FPC etc... The '12 Boss really put Mustang on the map with regard to road course performance with it besting the M3 and Audi R8 at Laguna Seca. Quite an achievement for a stick axle $50K car. Breathtaking really. It had everyone lining up for the Boss.
Lightning lap not a good barometer of comparative performance for many reasons. No constants and too many variables.
Laguna Seca lap times posted by Fast Laps much better barometer.
0-60 times show the Boss is as quick. Some wider wheels and tires and the track delta is significantly narrowed.
I still like the Boss better both as to its specialness owing to a number of factors including but not limited to dedicated special build assembly line, dedicated special build 302 powerplant, a first for Mustang adjustable performance dampers, real performance enhancements from exhaust, chasis X brace, Engine oil cooler, trans cooler scoop, brake cooling, Track Key, great Racaros, Torsen diff, GT500 Brembos, quad exhaust and functional aero aesthetics along with real Boss 302 parallel provenance. I'm convinced in 5 to 10 years it will be the sought after Mustang especially very nicely preseved Laguna Seca's (1500 limited build). They were "the high water mark" of the classic traditional Mustang before we saw IRS and FPC etc... The '12 Boss really put Mustang on the map with regard to road course performance with it besting the M3 and Audi R8 at Laguna Seca. Quite an achievement for a stick axle $50K car. Breathtaking really. It had everyone lining up for the Boss.
Lightning lap not a good barometer of comparative performance for many reasons. No constants and too many variables.
Laguna Seca lap times posted by Fast Laps much better barometer.
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