Why don't we try this....since this is the SVT Cobra GT350 section, I'm going to assume it's the replacement for the 13/14 GT500. In saying this performance in most statistics for the new SVT Mustang will be better than past the last SVT Mustang. And the price will fit accordingly. I'm going to say starting at $55k+. Extreme value for the performance gained.
Price=performance IMO
Because most people are thinking the GT350 is the NA successor to the Boss, not the GT500. Later we'll find out what the GT500 successor is. My bet is twin turbo V8.
Inside sources have new details about Ford's SVT and special edition lineup on the new S550 platform:
Last week we reported that Ford might be dropping the Shelby GT500 in favor of the SVT Cobra for the next generation Mustang, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that the Shelby name will be disappearing from the Ford lineup. According to our sources inside Ford, the company will introduce a Shelby GT350 model for 2016, a year after the next generation Mustang is launched for 2015. The big news is that the car will be an official Ford factory model, similar to the current Shelby GT500, and unlike the current GT350 model that is only a post-title package available directly from Shelby. Details about the 2016 Shelby GT350 are understandably scarce at the moment, but we hear it will be more of a stripped-down performance car just like in 1965, and expect it to be more affordable than the current model, which starts at just over $58,000.
Another legendary moniker will be returning to the Mustang lineup in the near future as well, with our sources indicating that the Mach 1 is slated to be introduced as early as 2017. The Mach 1 name was last used a decade ago with a limited production run from 2003-2004, with the car featuring an aluminum block 32-valve 4.6-liter V8 producing 305 horsepower as well as a host of other performance upgrades compared to the base Mustang GT including front 13-inch Brembo brakes, Tokico shocks and stiffer springs. The look of the car was decidedly retro, with a function shaker hood scoop, unique 17-inch 5-spoke wheels and 1960s-style “comfortweave” leather seats.
Details about the new Mach 1 are few and far between at this point, but we look forward to the model making an appearance in the Mustang lineup once again and will share any news about the car as soon as we hear any updates.
It's more about where it falls in the product line, and what the intent of the car is.
That's consistent with bits and pieces I've been able to put together. Granted, a lot of that based on other peoples' speculation. But I expect the car to be rated at lower power level, likely NA, but be able to actually put a lot more torque to ground due to improved traction compared to the current GT500. Thus, it'll still be faster, at least off the line. I wouldn't be shocked if Ford backs down from 200mph though. With less HP, they'd pretty much have to. My hope (which isn't worth much) is that if they back down on HP, top end, and luxury features, they'll be inclined to back down on price. I'm not holding my breath though.
