The Rooster
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Thought I'd weigh in here for anyone trying to decide between a bullitt and a gt350.
I had my 2019 Bullitt for a little over a year and put around 4500 kms on it. I had no intension of dealing it as I was very impressed with the car top to bottom. I stumbled upon a 2017 gt350 in my dealers showroom in flawless condition with 6000kms on it, and a Whipple. Since I was considering a Whipple for my bullitt it seemed like this was meant to be.
Here's my take on the 2 cars, both have only seen street use:
Power; not a fair comparison here because my Shelby is tuned to 789rwhp. I didn't think there was a better sounding engine than the coyote.. until I drove the voodoo. 7400rpm with the coyote is incredible, the voodoos 8250 is next level. I think even stock the voodoo gets the nod in this category.
Transmission; No contest. Tremec wins by a landslide. Shelby
Brakes; both have brakes that exceed what street use will ever present. 350's are bigger and have brembos on the rear so win Shelby
Suspension; Shelby is stiffer, less body roll. also rougher ride. personal preference here, I like the stiffer ride and better handling. win Shelby
Drivability; For the street the bullitt is the better car. the gt350 tram lines like crazy and fuel milage is non existent. The bullitt is much easier to drive, plenty of power, well balanced and predictable. The gt350 requires your full attention, it really needs to be driven aggressively. Daily driving it on your commute to work in this car would get old fast imo. win bullitt
Appearance; Totally subjective. The Bullitt is gorgeous, clean lines and classy... but almost too plain Jane, and for me it was too often that I had to explain that "yes it has a V8" and "yes its as fast as a gt" and "no this isn't a base model car" I considered wheel swaps, wing options, Whipple, etc but being a bullitt I figured it wasn't to car to modify to the level I was intending.
The Shelby is covered in wings and scoops. The front clip is much more aggressive. Definitely more "hey look at me" Most people that see this car know what it is. It looks special. And it has one of the most iconic names in the automotive world. For my tastes the Shelby wins this department but many prefer the clean and classy approach... call it a draw.
Tech; The cluster on the bullitt gets the nod, I miss the digital display. 4 exhaust modes vs 2 on the gt350 but for me both are always set on track so no big deal there. no rev matching on the Shelby might be missed and no blind spot indicators or puddle laps. win bullitt.
Bottom line for me the gt350 is the better choice, and I couldn't be happier with the switch. Not to say the bullitt wasn't a car that I loved, I just would be more likely to become bored with it. And theres a lot of 2020 bullitts on the lots now and they're selling below list. Same $ or even less than a Loaded GT so the values are not protected., and with more and more on the road they will become common.
The Shelby feels like a street legal race car..... thats not for everyone but it adds to the fun for me. and in my case its a toy that comes out on nice days only. Oil consumption issues and engine failures of the voodoo are embellished as much as the coyote 2k rattle and piston slap. Neither are a real factor imo. I guess if I was going to put 200,000 kms on my car the coyote would be the safer bet but I don't think owners of either car are generally piling the miles on them.
I think both cars are incredible in their own way, your own tastes and application will dictate what's best for you.
I had my 2019 Bullitt for a little over a year and put around 4500 kms on it. I had no intension of dealing it as I was very impressed with the car top to bottom. I stumbled upon a 2017 gt350 in my dealers showroom in flawless condition with 6000kms on it, and a Whipple. Since I was considering a Whipple for my bullitt it seemed like this was meant to be.
Here's my take on the 2 cars, both have only seen street use:
Power; not a fair comparison here because my Shelby is tuned to 789rwhp. I didn't think there was a better sounding engine than the coyote.. until I drove the voodoo. 7400rpm with the coyote is incredible, the voodoos 8250 is next level. I think even stock the voodoo gets the nod in this category.
Transmission; No contest. Tremec wins by a landslide. Shelby
Brakes; both have brakes that exceed what street use will ever present. 350's are bigger and have brembos on the rear so win Shelby
Suspension; Shelby is stiffer, less body roll. also rougher ride. personal preference here, I like the stiffer ride and better handling. win Shelby
Drivability; For the street the bullitt is the better car. the gt350 tram lines like crazy and fuel milage is non existent. The bullitt is much easier to drive, plenty of power, well balanced and predictable. The gt350 requires your full attention, it really needs to be driven aggressively. Daily driving it on your commute to work in this car would get old fast imo. win bullitt
Appearance; Totally subjective. The Bullitt is gorgeous, clean lines and classy... but almost too plain Jane, and for me it was too often that I had to explain that "yes it has a V8" and "yes its as fast as a gt" and "no this isn't a base model car" I considered wheel swaps, wing options, Whipple, etc but being a bullitt I figured it wasn't to car to modify to the level I was intending.
The Shelby is covered in wings and scoops. The front clip is much more aggressive. Definitely more "hey look at me" Most people that see this car know what it is. It looks special. And it has one of the most iconic names in the automotive world. For my tastes the Shelby wins this department but many prefer the clean and classy approach... call it a draw.
Tech; The cluster on the bullitt gets the nod, I miss the digital display. 4 exhaust modes vs 2 on the gt350 but for me both are always set on track so no big deal there. no rev matching on the Shelby might be missed and no blind spot indicators or puddle laps. win bullitt.
Bottom line for me the gt350 is the better choice, and I couldn't be happier with the switch. Not to say the bullitt wasn't a car that I loved, I just would be more likely to become bored with it. And theres a lot of 2020 bullitts on the lots now and they're selling below list. Same $ or even less than a Loaded GT so the values are not protected., and with more and more on the road they will become common.
The Shelby feels like a street legal race car..... thats not for everyone but it adds to the fun for me. and in my case its a toy that comes out on nice days only. Oil consumption issues and engine failures of the voodoo are embellished as much as the coyote 2k rattle and piston slap. Neither are a real factor imo. I guess if I was going to put 200,000 kms on my car the coyote would be the safer bet but I don't think owners of either car are generally piling the miles on them.
I think both cars are incredible in their own way, your own tastes and application will dictate what's best for you.
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