Talk Me Out Of Test Driving A GT350

[ParkCity06]

Each to their own but for me the GT350/R models are certainly a lot more than just being all about the incredible FPC engine.

Aside from developing and offering the exotic, high revving and high strung 5.2L FPC engine the Ford Performance Team put a great deal of engineering, R&D, effort and cost in order to build an incredible total package Mustang Shelby GT350/R.

Key features such as an awesome Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual transmission, recalibrated spring rates, increased front track width, reduced ride height, MagneRide, lightweight components such as an aluminum hood and strut tower brace, CF wheels and CF rear spoiler, rear seat delete, larger and stickier Michelin tires, large front brake rotors, Brembo calipers, active exhaust, resonator delete, transmission and differential coolers and the list goes on.

No question about the incredible FPC engine but without the list of features listed that were developed and implemented by the men and women at Ford Performance the GT350/R would not have been nearly as successful, famous or coveted by us automotive enthusiasts.

For those that have concerns about piloting an R model on the street with the CF wheels in place, I get that and if that is the case I suggest that the 2-seat GT350R model just might not be the right car for you?

Correct on all of this. Billy Johnson (Ford team driver) said why swap out the CF wheels when they were designed to enhance the performance of the car? When I took the Raptor Assault driving class that comes with a new Raptor, the Ford Performance drivers said that Ford worked closely with BF Goodrich to optimize the KO2s with the Fox suspension. Everything is a cohesive package.

If you are paranoid about curb rash, just be careful! LOL. The nice thing about the GT350R wheels is they are painted, not raw like the GT500 track pack cars. So minor scratches can be repaired pretty simply with a quality body shop.

As @PP0001 states, the GT350R is a totally thought out and designed package--not a bunch of after market bolt ons.

Each to their own but for me the GT350/R models are certainly a lot more than just being all about the incredible FPC engine.

Aside from developing and offering the exotic, high revving and high strung 5.2L FPC engine the Ford Performance Team put a great deal of engineering, R&D, effort and cost in order to build an incredible total package Mustang Shelby GT350/R.

Key features such as an awesome Tremec TR-3160 6-speed manual transmission, recalibrated spring rates, increased front track width, reduced ride height, MagneRide, lightweight components such as an aluminum hood and strut tower brace, CF wheels and CF rear spoiler, rear seat delete, larger and stickier Michelin tires, large front brake rotors, Brembo calipers, active exhaust, resonator delete, transmission and differential coolers and the list goes on.

No question about the incredible FPC engine but without the list of features listed that were developed and implemented by the men and women at Ford Performance the GT350/R would not have been nearly as successful, famous or coveted by us automotive enthusiasts.

For those that have concerns about piloting an R model on the street with the CF wheels in place, I get that and if that is the case I suggest that the 2-seat GT350R model just might not be the right car for you?

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