First Shelby GT350 in the 11's quarter-mile (11.96 @ 116 MPH)

[stanglife]

My point being they aren't having professional drag racers drive these cars for the 0-60 and 1/4 mile tests yet they get someone like Randy to do the road course part.

That might be true but it's hard to tell with the 2 reports we have at this point. Looks like the air temp was extremely different between the tracks and who knows what else. It will be interesting to sit back and see a few more runs from tracks around the country to see what average times are.

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[Genxer]

This car was not intended primarily for drag racing, but it's cool to see 1/4 mile times.

 

[Spa2k]

My point being they aren't having professional drag racers drive these cars for the 0-60 and 1/4 mile tests yet they get someone like Randy to do the road course part.

Of course they use a road racer like Pobst, because he can reveal more of the all-around performance aspects of the car: acceleration, braking, handling, transitional response, driver comfort, etc. Using a pro drag racer would be too one-dimensional for a general-interest automotive magazine, although it would be an interesting perspective. In fact, I'd love to see a test comparing what drivers from different disciplines - road-racing, drag racing, circle track modified, NASCAR, etc. - could do with the car.

 

[bdub85]

Anyone know what the 60 ft was on that 11.96 pass?

 

[NewSVO]

You would think this car would at least go faster than a tuned EB with mild bolt-ons, damn.

 

[stanglife]

You would think this car would at least go faster than a tuned EB with mild bolt-ons, damn.

Seeing your name - I understand why you are in here hating.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

You would think this car would at least go faster than a tuned EB with mild bolt-ons, damn.

Please go buy your CTSV and sell your EcoBoost.

 

[Nasty99z28]

Running 11's should be easy for these cars in any weather. I'm just a bit surprised by how much mph was gained for no mods.

 

[cosmo]

These cars can be made to go fast in the quarter, but they aren't built for that. The launches will always be an issue. A skilled driver will make it work, but a bolt on and tuned GT will outperform the 350 at the strip I'd bet. It won't trap as high but the et will be lower.

Block off the brake vents and front fascia fins, put on skinnies, and remove the spoiler on the r and you'll see some fast times though. But again, you're trying to fit a square peg in a triangular hole.

 

[Siggy550]

You would think this car would at least go faster than a tuned EB with mild bolt-ons, damn.

Sorry to see you're getting ripped for the comment. I don't think you intended it as a knock to the 350, maybe just hoping for more. You own a stang, not like you're in this forum with a GM bashing it.

Your comment also points out how great the EB can be with simple adds. Not everyone can afford or even get an allocation to the 350. If they can drive off the lot for <$30K with an EB and put simple adds and hold their own against the mighty Shelby... their's something cool. I still have my GTPP, I had an EBPP, they are different cars but each with their own pros/cons. Any GTPP owner who hasn't driven an EBPP would be shocked how much better handling from the factory the EBPP is. You can totally feel the weight/balance. I reduced to one S550 to get a new F-150, I chose the GTPP because of simply the 5.0 and its potential.

I think everyone on this thread is interested in results, but good numbers are just icing on the cake. Ford clearly weren't targeting the 1/4 mile with this car, it's meant to take names on the track... which even the mags (even watching GM Trend, I mean Motor Trend, you can see how thrilled they are with the car) are confirming, already best performance car of year in one.

 

[Voodooo]

Sorry to see you're getting ripped for the comment. I don't think you intended it as a knock to the 350, maybe just hoping for more. You own a stang, not like you're in this forum with a GM bashing it.

Your comment also points out how great the EB can be with simple adds. Not everyone can afford or even get an allocation to the 350. If they can drive off the lot for <$30K with an EB and put simple adds and hold their own against the mighty Shelby... their's something cool. I still have my GTPP, I had an EBPP, they are different cars but each with their own pros/cons. Any GTPP owner who hasn't driven an EBPP would be shocked how much better handling from the factory the EBPP is. You can totally feel the weight/balance. I reduced to one S550 to get a new F-150, I chose the GTPP because of simply the 5.0 and its potential.

I think everyone on this thread is interested in results, but good numbers are just icing on the cake. Ford clearly weren't targeting the 1/4 mile with this car, it's meant to take names on the track... which even the mags (even watching GM Trend, I mean Motor Trend, you can see how thrilled they are with the car) are confirming, already best performance car of year in one.

I totally agree with you and NEWSVO. I know this car is just getting into the hands of new owners and it's a different animal but I hope for better 1/4 mile results also as time goes on. I'm not interested in modded times yet I'm still interested in stock 1/4 times. I understand this car wasn't built for 1/4 times but let's be real more people are going to hit the straights at one point or another whether it be on a street, drag or road course. Acceleration is just as important to some of us as the twisties are to others. Just because it's a handling car doesn't mean we can't want low 1/4 mile times as well. I'll be happy with 11.60s - 11.70s in stock form. Meaning no tune, no aftermarket parts period. Time will tell. I enjoy drag racing and once mine arrives and if the weather and track allow I'll be hitting the 1/4 mile also. Theirs no reason why we can't have the best of both worlds with our GT350

 

[Myshelby3425]

So your expecting stock 13-14 Gt500 660hp+ 1/4 times from a stock Gt350?? Seriously?!



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[Nataphen]

I totally agree with you and NEWSVO. I know this car is just getting into the hands of new owners and it's a different animal but I hope for better 1/4 mile results also as time goes on. I'm not interested in modded times yet I'm still interested in stock 1/4 times. I understand this car wasn't built for 1/4 times but let's be real more people are going to hit the straights at one point or another whether it be on a street, drag or road course. Acceleration is just as important to some of us as the twisties are to others. Just because it's a handling car doesn't mean we can't want low 1/4 mile times as well. I'll be happy with 11.60s - 11.70s in stock form. Meaning no tune, no aftermarket parts period. Time will tell. I enjoy drag racing and once mine arrives and if the weather and track allow I'll be hitting the 1/4 mile also. Theirs no reason why we can't have the best of both worlds with our GT350

Acceleration in a straight line on a road course, which it was designed for, is from a roll. This car will absolutely kill from a roll. The only thing that's difficult is launching and getting through first gear because it's too long to launch really hard. Once you've started moving, that's where the trap speeds tell the story, which are very strong.

 

[Voodooo]

Acceleration in a straight line on a road course, which it was designed for, is from a roll. This car will absolutely kill from a roll. The only thing that's difficult is launching and getting through first gear because it's too long to launch really hard. Once you've started moving, that's where the trap speeds tell the story, which are very strong.

I understand that. That is correct about the gearing also. Which is nice if you have something like a Jericho transmission. Which I would love to install from my fox body but I'm not doing that.

 

[wproctor411]

It is nice to see 11's with a DR and that only a tenth or so improvement with a DR. In better conditions on a better track we will see some 11.7s-11.8s on DRS and probably mid 11s on slicks with no other mods. I'm almost betting this time of year at thst track they got a crumby 60' time. Someone will need to find the right gearing for the 1320 since this is setup for road racing. Put his engine in a GT with an Auto and you would be in the mid 11s on the oem PSS tires. Its not setup for drag racing but tune tires race gas and exhaust and I'm thinking low 11s or high 10s. A 50 shot and well into the tens since the nitro gives a nice torque bump compared to HP.

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