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Official Job 1 on First Production Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R

Official Job 1 on First Production Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R

By Evan J. Smith

Since 1965, Shelby Mustangs have played a key role in the history of the Ford Mustang. And today, Ford produced the very first production 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs, marking a return of the storied GT350. Our cameras were on hand as Chassis F0001 was driven off the Flat Rock, Michigan assembly line by Bill Ford Jr. This very Mustang, finished in white with blue stripes, will go to the high bidder from the Barrett-Jackson winter auction. Amazingly, the gavel fell at $1,000,000! More importantly, proceeds from the sale of the charity GT350R will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). This marks the Ford Official Job 1 on First Production Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R

“This is a special day for all Mustang enthusiasts,” said Mr. Ford. “We have taken the GT350 formula to the next level of innovation, style and performance. Today the legend continues.”

Brothers Performance is excited about this landmark Mustang, and we can’t wait for enthusiasts to dig into the 5.2 liter Voodoo V8. Of course, at 526 horsepower, Ford has pushed the limits of engine development with high compression, big cams and rpm, as this baby spins past 8,000! But the aftermarket always packs surprises and we’re anxious to see how far this animal can be pushed. It's only a matter of time before someone slaps turbos on there.

While a slew of prototype Shelby GT350s have been built in the last few months, today marks Job 1 and the actual start of the production models. This is a big day for an automaker, and it’s clearly a special one for Ford, as this is an icon in the making. The GT350 is slathered with so many features that are sure keep the Mustang ahead of the pack, including the flat-plane crankshaft, Magneride suspension, carbon-fiber wheels and the detail such as the amazing seats, sick sounding exhaust and all the electronic wizardry.

Along with 526 ground-pounding ponies, the GT350 has a sinister look, world-class handling, and we hear it’s already pounded the Z/28 into the ground with much quicker track numbers. As for quarter-mile times, we’re expecting to powershift our way to quick E.T’s once we get our hands on one. We’ve even heard the GT350R is as quick as a much more expensive Porsche GT3 around a road course.

The hype has certainly been built for Ford’s latest Mustang, and with the prestige and success of the original 1965 Shelby GT350, this model has big shoes to fill. Ford hit a home run with the 2005-2015 Shelby GT500, and we’re banking that the GT350 will share the same success. Check back next week as we share our first drive report and more details about the 2015/2016 Shelby GT350 and the GT350R.

This entry was posted in News, Ford Mustang, 2015 Ford Mustang News and tagged Shelby, ford, ford motor company, mustang, 2015 Mustang, evan smith, flat rock, gt350, evan j smith, Michigan, gt350r, revan media, bill ford jr, job 1, first production on August 20, 2015 by Evan Smith.
Ford Mustang GT350R At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Ford Mustang GT350R At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed

Ben Collins, formerly The Stig on Top Gear, introduced the Brits to the all new Shelby GT350R at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today in England - Watch how The Ford Mustang GT350R climbs the famous hill at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015. Driven flat out most of the way, Ben soon catches the car in front of him - These demonstrations are done on closed private roads.
This is a pre-production model in the video. This Shelby will only be available in North America late 2015. Not available in Europe.

This entry was posted in 2015 Ford Mustang News and tagged 2016 shelby gt350, shelby gt350r, gt350r, goodward festival of speed, the stig on June 26, 2015 by Brothers Performance.
2016 Shelby GT350 Engine Performance Details

2016 Shelby GT350 Engine Performance Details

The Ford SVTP performance team held a news Media and press launch day on Tuesday where they released details about the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 engine and powertrain.

The one question on everyone's mind was how many ponies will this new Coyote variant pump out from the crank?
Well that question was answered and the how does 526 horsepower 429 ft/lb torque sound ( watch the video and hear how it sounds below)
That is 102 horsepower per liter, the all-new 5.2-liter V8 for Shelby GT350 Mustang and Shelby GT350R Mustang is the most powerful naturally aspirated road going engine in Ford history
The all-new Ford 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 is an engine unique to Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R and has a redline of 8,250 rpm another first for Ford.
Here are a few more interesting facts:
The engine Blocks are described as second generation and made at the Windsor, Ontario plant.
• The valves are "much larger" and the cams provide 14mm of lift
• The throttle body measures 87mm - We will have to add a BBK Performance Power Plus Series throttle body and see how much more power it will make.
• The Cylinder heads will be 6% lighter than the 5.0 Coyote and will have hollow-stem intake valves and sodium-filled exhaust valves
• The camshafts will provide 14mm of lift
• The flat plane Crankshaft is rifle drilled
• Block is honed with torque plates
• Engine has a 12:1 compression and burns 93-octane fuel
• The rev limiter cuts fuel at 8,250 rpm
• The crankshaft is only 15 percent of the rotational inertia of the engine
• The oil pan and windage tray are all one piece
• Cylinder heads machined for reduced weight, 6-percent lighter than Coyote heads
• Intake manifold flows better than a Boss 302 intake
• The 87mm throttle body is the largest single-bore unit ever used by Ford - Our BBK Power Plus series should be able to add some additional ponies here!
• Exhaust manifolds are similar to those found on the 5.0 Coyote GT and appear to be restrictive - This again will be an area where the addition of a set of BBK performance long tube exhaust headers and a high flow mid pipe would be beneficial and help gaining additional horsepower and torque to the rear wheels of any of the Shelby GT350 Mustangs.
• The transmission will be a Tremec 3160 Six speed that will be bolted up behind a dual disc performance clutch
This Ford Mustang will also have the biggest brakes ever on a production Ford vehicle GT350 brakes have the largest rotors ever on a production Mustang.
The front brakes will feature 394-millimeter front rotors that are a floating type and are pin-driven to its aluminum hats to reduce heat transfer to the bearings. They are clamped by six-piston Brembo brake calipers.
The rear brakes will feature 380-millimeter rear rotors again a floating type that are pin-driven to its aluminum hats to reduce heat transfer to the bearings and clamped by 4 piston Brembo brake calipers.

DEARBORN, Mich., June 2, 2015 – Its crankshaft may be flat, but its power output is anything but “plane.” Ford announced today the most powerful naturally aspirated road-going engine in its history. The all-new Ford 5.2-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 will produce 526 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque in Shelby GT350 Mustang and Shelby GT350R Mustang – an engine unique to the two models set to go on sale this fall.
“The Shelby GT350 program began with a clear objective – create the most balanced, nimble and exhilarating production Mustang yet,” said Jamal Hameedi, Ford Performance chief engineer. “Every change we made to this car was driven by the functional requirements of a powerful, responsive power plant. The high-revving, naturally aspirated 5.2-liter flat-plane V8 delivers on every target we set – high horsepower, broad torque curve, aggressive throttle response and light weight.” The new engine is also the highest-revving V8 in Ford history – with a redline of 8,250 rpm.
The result in the new 5.2-liter V8 – in addition to a uniquely exotic, delicious engine note – is 526 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 429 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,750 rpm. Even more impressive is the track-tuned flexibility of the engine’s exceptionally wide power band. It produces 90 percent of peak torque from approximately 3,450 rpm through 7,000 rpm, and features a racetrack- friendly spread of nearly 3,000 rpm between its torque and horsepower peaks.
“A new Mustang as exceptional as the Shelby GT350 deserves an equally extraordinary engine,” said Dave Pericak, director, Ford Performance. “The all-new naturally aspirated 5.2- liter V8 perfectly fits the balanced dynamics of the Shelby GT350, and we believe this new engine will become a performance legend.”

Listen To How The GT350 Sounds On The Street / Track

This entry was posted in 2016 Mustang News and tagged Ford racing, 2016 ford mustang, gt350, 2016 shelby gt350, gt350r, 2016 shelby, 5.2l coyote, ford performance, 2016shelby gt350r on June 4, 2015 by Brothers Performance.