Sept 19th GT350 preview?

[Satan]

http://m.autoevolution.com/2016-for...ied-testing-with-huge-hood-bulge-1-86600.html

Saying ford will preview the GT350 tomorrow and the hood scoop car is the new 500?

Seems likely from what we have heard about the car being at Tudor race this weekend in Texas.

We’re looking forward to September 19, as this is the date when Ford will preview the Mustang Shelby GT350. While the hottest naturally-aspirated incarnation of the new S550 Mustang has been getting all the attention lately, Blue Oval engineers used this as a cover to also take care of some even more serious business, namely the 2016 Mustang Shelby GT500.

A pair of GT500 prototypes were spied in Denver, Colorado yesterday, with the two being snapped while they were having high octane lunch. The guy who took the photos added the the ‘Stangs “sounded awesome”.

Compared to the Shelby GT350 prototypes, which are already almost uncovered, these one are still under heavy camo. Aside from the obivous huge hood bulge, the rear apron also appears to be more aggressive, while the black-stripe tailights, a trademark of the GT500, seem to be present under the camo.

Now that a leaked document has revealed the Shelby GT350 will be powered by a new 5.2-liter V8 instead of the Mustang GT’s five-oh Coyote mill. Now that the new powerplant has surfaced, the GT500 could use a supercharged version of the 5.2-liter block. By the way, Chrysler isn’t the only one coming up with cool designations for new engines (read: Hellcat), Ford’s 5.2-liter mill should be called Vodoo. What can we say, it must be naturally aspirated magic.

For one thing, the 662 hp 5.8-liter V8 Trinity in the current Shelby GT500 has reached its output limits, while the upcoming CAFE emissions regulations may also stand in the way of its future development.

Either way, we could expect the Shelby GT500 to make an upmarket muscle move. The expected 550 hp ouput of the Shelby GT350 is partially responsible for this, but most of the blame falls on the aforementioned Hellcat 6.2-liter Hemi V8. The latter’s 707-pony ouput may have upset Blue Oval engineers to a point that will see them bring even more muscle under the hood of the ‘Stang.

With the IRS (independent rear suspension) of the S550 Mustang, that power will be better kept in check. Then again, it needs to. For one thing, SRT brags they’ve paid close attention to the drivability of the Challenger Hellcat and we’re expecting Ford’s SVT engineers to do the same.

As for the SO of the new Shelby GT550’s V8, the big question here is whether Ford will offer an automatic alongside the Tremec six-speed manual of the current model.

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[GTsquid]

Betting they are just regurgitating the same rumor that originated from the video TN posted on here. If you search their articles they posted about it also.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...-previewed-on-september-19th-video-84880.html

I have my doubts but who knows, maybe we get a sneak peek.

 

[Satan]

Hopefully!!

 

[Fox9350]

I just hope that in addition to the awesome GT350 we've seen in spy shots, they bring a GT500 or something similar to the table to compete with the Hellcat. I don't want to lose the bragging rights that the flagship Mustang enjoyed for just a few short years.

 

[91z28350]

Agreed. I am interested in the GT350, but a new 500, to go with my '12, has me REALLY interested. I must like snakes (never knew I did) because I am also quite interested in the new Viper GT (though I would look for a couple year used one in 2018/19 when I am ready to add a second supercar)

 

[Dave2013M3]

For one thing, the 662 hp 5.8-liter V8 Trinity in the current Shelby GT500 has reached its output limits,

I think this is utter BS, output limits laughable.

Dave

 

[Sabre]

I wouldn't get too excited yet. "Bulges" under the camo are easy to create and are used to throw off the perception of what is actually underneath.

This is speculation and pretty wild speculation at that.

 

[BPHORSEGUY]

Wouldn't that be a new 302R or are they just showing the Gt350???

 

[thaext]

I heard rumors in the past that they would indeed introduce it at the COTA event. If they do show it off and it looks like a Jesus car, then I may just hold off on my LE and wait for that.

 

[Swamp Yankee]

I feel silly for asking, but "Jesus" car? I'm assuming that's a good thing.

 

[thaext]

I feel silly for asking, but "Jesus" car? I'm assuming that's a good thing.

Hehe, yeah of course its a good thing . By Jesus car, I mean it makes someone say "Oh Jesus" when they see/drive it.

 

[RideTheMustang]

hey everyone i successfully made it to austin and have secured tickets to the weekend only one problem... it finally decided to start raining in texas :thumb down: :frusty: ill try to take pictures if the gt 350 is indeed here

 

[Topnotch]

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[moodster]

Cool video!

 

[Backorder]

It's like he doesn't even type anymore (topnotch) I feel he has finally melded mind and body to the Internet and feels no need to describe things with words...


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