GT350 performance

[markham51]

:shrug:

I think a monkey could pull mid twelves in a 350.

I bet the 350 will have a heck of a 70~120 pull, and easily under 4s for 0~62. I really do not see acceleration being a problem with this car in any instance. It is all about handling, though.

Who you calling a monkey? addle:

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[Toodles]

I'll let you know as soon as they get delivered. I plan on putting on the 500 break in miles very quickly and will take it to the dyno/strip/track/scales hopefully within a month of me getting it.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Regular 350 should be right around the 3.8 or 3.9 0 to 60 and about 11.9 12.0 at 118 quarter mile. now the gt350r since its lighter and has a different suspension im betting 0 to 60 in about 3.6 3.7 and about 11.8 at 120 no problems at all. They started spitting out of the factory as of the last week or 2. You will see a lot of testers like car and driver getting their hands on one very shortly

There will be no difference in straight line speed between a non R and a R. Other than the more stickier tires the R can come with can aid in launch. Also the suspension isn't that much different at all if you get a non R with the track pack, its even mentioned in Fords literature.

Dave

 

[CliffClavin]

There will be no difference in straight line speed between a non R and a R. Other than the more stickier tires the R can come with can aid in launch. Also the suspension isn't that much different at all if you get a non R with the track pack, its even mentioned in Fords literature.

Dave

There will absolutely be a difference based on unsprung weight of the wheels. In a controlled mechanical environment, the R would win every time. With driver and other variables, the results would be more spotty, but to say there is no difference is not correct.

 

[ohtobbad]

I think most agree it will be quick, but the GT350 really shows its colours when you
turn the wheel. Straight line, always someone faster.

 

[mattlqx]

The 50 lbs. less unsprung weight will make a pretty large difference. The curb weight difference between the base and non-R can be big also at 100-150lbs less.

The numbers will definitely be different, how much so is up for debate.

 

[Silver50Pony]

There will be no difference in straight line speed between a non R and a R. Other than the more stickier tires the R can come with can aid in launch. Also the suspension isn't that much different at all if you get a non R with the track pack, its even mentioned in Fords literature.

Dave

350R will be over 100 pounds lighter with lighter wheels for less drag. Weight reduction results in quicker acceleration. Not saying much faster but the 350R will indeed have a tenth or two on regular 350

 

[jaja6009]

My guess...
GT350

1/4 mile 12 flat to however slow you can drive one for magazines and the masses.

high 11s for the good drivers

dare I say mid 11s for heros.

ANyone figure out what gear they will be finishing the 1/4 in yet?

Yeah Im an optimist.

 

[Erik427]

The irs doesn't seem to be an issue for those running 12.5/12.6 bone stock, it's been documented. Give the s550 more time and exposure, and you'll see even more consistent runs in that range. Sort of like the corvette c7/m4 mags test it in the 12's but owners have taken the cars well into the 11s. The only difference is the gt350 will be in the 11s for mag tests and it will be proclaimed as faster than either the m4/c7. Under the right circumstances, you might see the gt350 win a race or two against the gt500 in the 1/4. Heat soak won't be as much of an issue since it's n/a, and the powerband and red line will make for some high trap speeds.

It will also generate over 1g on the skidpad, and hopefully repeatable <110ft. 60-0 stops. It simply has to produce these numbers if it truly hangs with the c7 on the track.

6-speed manual 526hp IRS vs 662hp 6-speed manual LRA. The GT500 should be a easy win. Most people are running high 12's to low 13's with the 2015. Only a very few have went quicker. There may be a few drivers that run in the high elevens with the GT350. But most will be mid 12's. Mid 12's is quick enough for me....a average driver.

 

[200MPHCOBRA]

It should be able to spank a stock Boss 302 and run even or just ahead of one with an exhaust and tune.

 

[speedracermustangfan]

There will be no difference in straight line speed between a non R and a R. Other than the more stickier tires the R can come with can aid in launch. Also the suspension isn't that much different at all if you get a non R with the track pack, its even mentioned in Fords literature.

Dave

Considering the R will be ~100 lbs lighter, and offers ac delete, lighter weels, and sticker/wider rears, it might be faster than the standard gt350. The R might also have a few other hidden advantages to ensure that it is faster than the regular gt350 in every way. I would expect it to be this way if I bought the R and paid 12-15k more.

6-speed manual 526hp IRS vs 662hp 6-speed manual LRA. The GT500 should be a easy win. Most people are running high 12's to low 13's with the 2015. Only a very few have went quicker. There may be a few drivers that run in the high elevens with the GT350. But most will be mid 12's. Mid 12's is quick enough for me....a average driver.

The 662 hp monster with SRA and 285 section goodyears can hardly get traction in stock form, not to mention heat soak after repeated pulls as is the fate of any supercharged v8. You can count on the gt350 having an easier time with traction, and less power being pulled from heat soak than the trinity. In the long run, obviously the gt500 will take it. Just meant you might see the gt350 get a jump in the 1/4 on the gt500 and certainly the zl1 with only 585hp.

 

[Kodyray72]

Media drives are just about done, any 0-60/60-0 numbers or 1/4 mile????

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