GT350 1/4 mile

[R 350 gt Donson]

After my seat if the pants evaluation today is say mid 11's in an R is very feasible.

YOU ROCK !! I hope you are right also !! P.S. I am very jealous of you both down there right now !!

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[_M_]

After my seat if the pants evaluation today is say mid 11's in an R is very feasible.

Very cool. Did they provide any details on production for the R?

 

[5.0 435]

After my seat if the pants evaluation today is say mid 11's in an R is very feasible.

Tell us more about your experience and pictures if any. Thanks in advance.

 

[DrumReaper]

Very cool. Did they provide any details on production for the R?

That question was SPECIFICALLY asked to two higher ups and nothing confirmed. Unfortunately I can't help you out there... But I can tell you, from how they answered the question they want to preserve exclusivity.

 

[DrumReaper]

Tell us more about your experience and pictures if any. Thanks in advance.

First of all, let me thank Ford Performance for being lucky and blessed enough to attend the event. It was first class.

As for the cars...

The suspension is taut and pleasantly planted. No jarring, no wheel hop... The car was planted at all times. The sport cups chirped just a little when pressed hard by the instructors but otherwise grip was excellent. Turn in on this car is amazing... It's like point n shoot. As for the steering feeling "numb" I beg to differ. There is something to be said for a car that has electro-assist with Magneride. That may be why some people thought it to be numb as the suspension in the R soaks up so much scruff that a lot of the roughage in the track is not translated thru the column, in my experience.

The telescoping wheel was a welcome addition to the R for setting up a good racing position.

The torque is on demand and plentiful and the RPMs just keep coming. It is unreal how one's ear gets used to crossplane shift points and the necessary adjustment for this engine.

Sound under throttle is impressive, yet not obtrusive.

The Sport Cup 2's are absolutely amazing for a tire with a 180 treadwear.

I checked the fit n finish of these cars and even though they are pounded upon at these tracks they had pretty good fitment.

As for the Recaros, I was a little tight in the chair (6'1, 220) but it was pleasantly appreciated when under harder driving, especially when the instructors drove.

This car is impressive... Especially the R. I don't thing any of us armchair racers will find its limits. The brakes alone were absolutely amazing and pedal feel was Transmitted through the pedal well. The pedals are correct for heel n toe.

My driving instructor was Bill Rhinehart who was absolutely a gentleman during educating me briefly on the track.

Thanks to Steve Amman for his assistance... Mark, the branding manager for the Mustang, who patiently answered all my crazy arse questions, and of course Jim Owens who was as passionate about a program as anyone could ever be. These guys put on a brilliant show that showcased their hard work in this product well.

 

[_M_]

That question was SPECIFICALLY asked to two higher ups and nothing confirmed. Unfortunately I can't help you out there... But I can tell you, from how they answered the question they want to preserve exclusivity.

Sorry. Let me be more clear. My question is not about production numbers. My question is when are they going to start producing R's so they can be shipped to those of us who have bought them already?

Did they provide any insight about that piece of the puzzle?

 

[DrumReaper]

Sorry. Let me be more clear. My question is not about production numbers. My question is when are they going to start producing R's so they can be shipped to those of us who have bought them already?

Did they provide any insight about that piece of the puzzle?

Sorry M... Your guess is as good as mine. These guys today were as tight lipped as those holding Obama's college records.

 

[DrumReaper]

I forgot to post one significant piece of info...

I SAW NO OIL TEMP ABOVE 250-255*F during two hard laps of driving by professional drivers.

 

[f e r]

If the GT350R clocks mid 11's, that's gonna be a really pleasant surprise. 2013/14 GT500s ran mid 11s stock with a slightly underrated motor rated at 662HP. More like 670-675HP.

 

[DrumReaper]

If the GT350R clocks mid 11's, that's gonna be a really pleasant surprise. 2013/14 GT500s ran mid 11s stock with a slightly underrated motor rated at 662HP. More like 670-675HP.

Understood but these are two totally different vehicles. I'm sure if you took the PSC2's and put them on the back of a 14 GT500, it may have ran high 10's to low 11's.

 

[Topnotch]

I forgot to post one significant piece of info...

I SAW NO OIL TEMP ABOVE 250-255*F during two hard laps of driving by professional drivers.

The track cars have a little help...

Oil Separators not standard.

 

[licktensteins]

The track cars have a little help...


Oil Separators not standard.

Are you suggesting that the AOS setup provides some cooling in addition to that of the TP and R model coolers?

 

[mustang_guy]

If the GT350R clocks mid 11's, that's gonna be a really pleasant surprise. 2013/14 GT500s ran mid 11s stock with a slightly underrated motor rated at 662HP. More like 670-675HP.

I ran an 11.31 in my 14, stock tires, everything, the way it left the dealer. First pass and backed it up with 2 more 11.3s

 

[DrumReaper]

The track cars have a little help...

Oil Separators not standard.

Thanks, Topnotch. I wonder if FPR will offer that kit for those of us who want to track the cars some?

 

[f e r]

Understood but these are two totally different vehicles. I'm sure if you took the PSC2's and put them on the back of a 14 GT500, it may have ran high 10's to low 11's.

Tires help a lot. GT500s with say, DR's, ran low 11's consistently :cheers:

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