The problem is, the GT500 doesn't have the high revving, na, flat-plane crank, v8. Nothing else sounds like it. You here that thing coming from a 1/4 mile away and you know what it is. .
This. The sound this thing makes is unbelievable. And that tramlining is hardly an issure. We have garbage roads around here and it's not a problem at all
I'm gonna disagree. If you drive with one hand on the steering wheel, another on a beverage, zoning out this car will jerk you around. So does it tramline more than almost any other stock vehicle--yep. Does it tramline as bad as my e36 M3 that has a track prepped suspension and alignment--nope. Do I think it will throw a driver (my definition--someone with both hands on the wheel, paying attention, enjoying the car) off the road or into a different lane--no. And remember, it is partially that tramlining that makes it such an exciting drive (not that specific behavior, but some of the benefits that come with the associated alignment and suspension bits). So if you driven track prepped cars, for example, this thing isn't bad. If you are used to driving one ton pickups and this is your first sports car, it will be very very different.
Believe it or not, the 2020 heritage edition is the most ordered option for 2020 so far. as of today, over 5400 VIN’s have been issued for GT350’s, the final breakdown for options and packages will come after production ends in a few months.
5400 for 2020 right? Maybe HEP not so rare...i got a 2016 white with blue stripes for about 50 percent less than a 2020 HEP wouldve cost after taxes...
Numbers i've heard, as of about a week ago: 2020 Heritage Edition GT350 : ~500 have been assigned VINs; about 1/4 of all GT350's in 2020 are Heritage Edition 2020 Heritage Edition GT350R: ~300 have been assigned VINs; about 1/2 of all GT350R's in 2020 are Heritage Edition But this info would indicate only ~2600 GT350's so far in 2020, so it might be lagging ...
I appreciate what Ford has accomplished with the GT500, but I prefer my real Shelby's from the early 60's GT350's in their raw, unadorned state.
I apologize, I misspoke the GT500 has had 5400 Vin’s assigned to date. sorry. But I did read correctly that the heritage edition has been one of the more popular packages to be ordered.
The GT500 is a great car and makes a lot of power but the horror stories about poor quality control are amazing. My 2016 GT350 had misalignment of body panels and a poor paint job for the money. Excellent car though, quality is not Job One at Ford.
Agree. And also not Job One at Chevy, or Chrysler, or Porsche, or BMW, or Mercedes, or McLaren, or .......................... .
Actually, the title should be changed The GT350 debuted in 2015, with the 1st 137 cars were sequentially numbered matching the VIN, I know. I once owned 2015 GT350 #68
FYI I switched my tires to 305/30/19 all the way around for a “square” setup, and this greatly reduced the tramlining, big improvement. And also important, the fronts do not rub.
On the square setup--I assume you both purchased two additional rear wheels and are using those on the front?
No, the 305’s fit fine on the front wheels. if you were to run rear wheels on the front, you would need longer studs and wheel spacers due to the different offset of the front and rear wheels
Thanks. My tires are still in good shape, but when they need replacement it sounds like a great idea. Although I kinda like trying to control a bucking bronc.
What are all your thoughts on the new Mach 1. Seems like a Gt350 with the regular bent crank motor. Might make for a better street car and fine on track, although not as exotic sounding or as rare. My Observation of the Gt350s on track is they certainly have the straightline speed and good brakes (in that they hold up) but sheer size and weight really conspire against them especialy in tighter corners. This was at the Glenn generaly considered a flowing hp high speed track. While its hard to compare with different drivers and tires, the one z28 I saw out there was quicker than the Gt350s although as i said differences between the two could easily be entirely down to driver. I think ford did a great job of making a car to use daily or semi daily, with an exotic motor, that you can also drive to the track for a day of fun, the Gt350 needs to be seen in that context. Its clearly more of a useable drivers car than the Zl1 simply because you can see out of it, and the suspension still works reasonably on street. It will be ineteresting to see Mach 1 laptimes in compro to the 350, I think they'l not be too far adrift if at all. Meanwhile Gt350 future collectable for sure. New Gt500 imo can put down a very few quick laps but is way to heavy to be any sort of track car and so will quickly fade after 3 or 4 laps. Imo it misses the mark because on one hand its an uber muscle car, but then misses a stick which is to me part of the muscle car vibe, its neitehr fish nor fowl. But it sells and will probably be collectable too. As long as these special cars sell in enough numbers to justify the deveklopment costs well keep seeing them, and thats awesome. In the $65-100k range theres now the c8 which while not "special" is a far more acomplished vehicle, Id still go stang for a daily street driver, but for track that vette has a lot more going for it, and we're just ver 1.0. Really happy thta ford continues to have sucess witht he stang in all its oetrations and we will see more genrations of them. I remember the dark days when the stang was to be scrapped and replaced by the probe. The stang now is to ford like the 911 is to porche, maybe not the volume seller but a core product of the brand identity (RWD v8 two door pony car), long may it continue.
Word on the street ... 465 Heritage Edition GT350 280 Heritage Edition GT350R For a grand total of 745 Heritage Edition GT350's in 2020 so far (about 1/4 of all GT350's this year are built as Heritage Edition, and about 1/2 of all GT350R's are built as Heritage Edition)
I like the Mach 1 and am thinking about getting one. I sold my Laguna Seca Boss 302 earlier this year, I loved the car but found it too uncomfortable, I never tracked it so the Recaros just weren't right for day to day street driving for me. I'm hoping the Mach 1 has a few seat choices. I do miss the sound so much though. When I test drove the GT350, during that time there were a bunch of reports around the web and youtube about spun bearings and oil consumption, so I didn't execute. But the car was smooth in terms of revs, sound and suspension, and far far less jarring than my Laguna Seca was. As far as collectible, unless you hold a rare Mustang for 30+ years it isn't happening. My car was 1 of 750 and a museum piece, I would have needed to put it away until 2035 to make some money on it and that idea to me was not viable.
Image Unavailable, Please Login What year and color was your LS, 2012 or 13 ? I’ve got a 2012 in silver / red, one of 151 of the 750 for 2012 currently has 36,000 miles, I’ve tracked it at numerous events over the years, and have a Watson 4 point roll bar and Schroth 5 point belts.
I had a 2013 in Black. Loved it, but my view on life changed and I decided not to retain anything that I hold onto as keepsakes, I either use it or loose it going forward, so it went.
