GT350 Shipping weight

[Nataphen]

Where are they finding ~100lbs. to lose versus the GTPP? thePill, any insight?

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[ihc95]

Where are they finding ~100lbs. to lose versus the GTPP? thePill, any insight?

The engine is slightly lighter. The front end support/grill is made from carbon fiber. The non-R wheels are probably a few pounds lighter per corner. I'd imagine they saved some weight with the exhaust system. Also, they could've removed some sound deadening.

 

[65Terdlingua]

The engine is slightly lighter. The front end support/grill is made from carbon fiber. The non-R wheels are probably a few pounds lighter per corner. I'd imagine they saved some weight with the exhaust system. Also, they could've removed some sound deadening.

Also aluminum knuckles and lighter bearing assemblies I believe.

 

[Grimace427]

Also aluminum knuckles and lighter bearing assemblies I believe.

Yes and probably worth about 10lbs total, which in the grand scheme might not sound like much but will make a huge difference when actually driving being that the knuckles are unsprung weight.

 

[DrumReaper]

Yes and probably worth about 10lbs total, which in the grand scheme might not sound like much but will make a huge difference when actually driving being that the knuckles are unsprung weight.

Add that to the wheels on the 350 being lighter than the standard GTPP and that's a considerable amount of less heft the suspension has to shock and dampen... would make traction better, steering effort lighter and suspension response time much quicker.

 

[Grimace427]

Add that to the wheels on the 350 being lighter than the standard GTPP and that's a considerable amount of less heft the suspension has to shock and dampen...

Don't know for sure if the standard GT350 wheels are lighter than the GT/PP.

 

[azsnake]

Where are they finding ~100lbs. to lose versus the GTPP? thePill, any insight?

Also no real interior. No AC, no back seat, no real stereo. No AC has to be damn near 70lbs.

 

[1320']

Also no real interior. No AC, no back seat, no real stereo. No AC has to be damn near 70lbs.

That's the 350R.

The 350 itself is lighter, but we don't really know by how much.

The 350 uses carbon fiber composites in the front end, more aluminum, the engine itself is lighter by metal, the oil pan is a composite material also.

 

[fuhrius]

I just pulled up the actual invoice for the 2015 GT350R that we're getting at the dealership I work for and it shows a shipping weight of 3566 lbs, so your theory is wrong, sorry to say.

does that R have the electronics package on it?

 

[DrumReaper]

Don't know for sure if the standard GT350 wheels are lighter than the GT/PP.

Go purvey the CF thread... there is some interesting info in there. I am merely assuming that, but indeed the wheels on the 350R are lighter and will act as stated.

 

[cjgt350]

Yet they are still using the heavy arse two piece steel DS. SMH... When I upgraded my GT500 to a CF one piece DS I dropped 38lbs rotational mass which helped engine acceleration and actually increased rwhp slightly. It was definitely noticeable while driving. I think I found another needed upgrade.

 

[matrix243]

Some people spend a significant chunk of time worrying about or speculating about a comparison between the gt350 and the z28. Nothing wrong with that! However both cars have performance capabilities that so far exceed my personal skill set that it's pretty much irrelevant in my little world. I know that on very rare occasion I may push my gt350 to 80% of it's abilities. At which time I will be exceeding my driving by about 10%.

If the Z28 is a slightly better car, that really won't affect the big, fat, giant, poop eating grin plastered across my face!!! If you are a highly skilled guy who tracks your car and are likely to run up against other really skilled drivers with z28's I get it! For me, I'm a mustang guy. This is, in my opinion, going to be the best mustang to date. Happy Happy!

It's purely bragging rights. Ford has to win one of these battles eventually. It seems like chevy has one upped on every model run.

 

[Mystic_Cobra]

It is also worth noting, actual and honest fuel levels dictate. I have seen previous Invoices list the exact amount of gallons added to the car being shipped as well as cost of that fuel.

The GT350 above had $40 in fuel added. Are GT350's shipped with fuel? Maybe to stop dealers from adding in cheap 87.

Why would the manufacturer care what fuel a dealer added? The computer detunes the engine as necessary for the fuel. Any enthusiast who cares about the weight of a car or modding a car is going to put the right fuel it in once they get it.

 

[cjgt350]

It's purely bragging rights. Ford has to win one of these battles eventually. It seems like chevy has one upped on every model run.

Wait a second....chronologically....(07-12) GT500 rained supreme for nearly 5 years in the HP wars then 2012 ZL1 for 30 days LOL then '13-14 GT500, Boss 302 then Z28 now GT350. Now who is trying to catch who? Bottom line competition is good and we all win. Ford having to win one of these battles...hardly.... they have won plenty.

 

[Grimace427]

Also no real interior. No AC, no back seat, no real stereo. No AC has to be damn near 70lbs.

The GT350R is quoted as 130lbs lighter than the GT350 with TP.

That's the 350R.

The 350 itself is lighter, but we don't really know by how much.

The 350 uses carbon fiber composites in the front end, more aluminum, the engine itself is lighter by metal, the oil pan is a composite material also.

The standard GT350 does have some weight reduction but also adds some weight back with it's huge brakes, perhaps the MRC is heavier(not sure), Tremec 3160 might be heavier than the MT-82, heavier axle shafts, maybe a few more things.

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