Highly unlikely that it is tuned the same, though. Same hardware, yes. Same profile, no. That can make a huge difference in how it acts, since we're not dealing with pure mechanical dampers anymore.
So how does that carry over to warranty issues? I know Ford has stated that some cars are covered for HPDE use, but stating that the GT PP2 isn't suitable for HPDEs would seem to give Ford an out if they wanted to deny coverage along the lines of, "You should have bought a GT350 if you wanted a track car."
Well, no, it won't be tuned the same. You are right about that. They tune it specifically to the wheel/tire/suspension combo of the given car. That said, a GTPP vs. GTPP +magneride on the track is going to give the advantage to the mag system. The GT350 still has some extra suspension goodies that don't come with the non-Shelby cars. I doubt they made the PP+magneride setup purposely softer just because the car wasn't specifically built for track days. There is still a race mode setting, and it significantly stiffens the dampers. I can feel a big difference over the 2017 PP car I test drove.
Anything mentioned with warranty is speculation at this point. All the new GTs have temp sensors and ECU logic meant to dial things back if the heat level is too high. Basically, the car shouldn't allow you to damage the drivetrain on long track sessions.
Yes. Do not get black. My 2012 GT was black, and I regretted getting the color.
Agreed; back in the early '90s I had a black 1988 M6 and I lived at the end of a 2500' gravel farm road. I think the car was truly clean for a total of 30 minutes over the three years I owned it.
When I was buying my 2016, they were offering 0% on them. The only base/PP car they had was Triple Yellow, but I wanted white. I was really not sure about the color when I bought it.
^THIS^
