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2016 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Order Guide Leaked!

There have been a lot of talk about the upcoming 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustang recently, for example we have covered them here, here and here.

2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

What we currently know is their final engine output, the order details and pricing. Today we have some answers to the order details, from the below leaked order guide. Basically speaking it is relatively easy to make ordering decisions since Ford only offered 2 optional packages for the GT350 and only one for the GT350R.

Please note that in the order guide, model code 900A is GT350 and 920A is GT350R, and this is the first internal draft, there will be modifications and additions when the...

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2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang is Track Ready (with Live Photos)

Make Way For the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R

It is a big day for Ford today, as they debut three performance models with the most state-of-the-art technology.

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Take the just-announced 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang as example, it has everything that the 2016 GT350 Mustang has (the 5.2L flatplane V8, the MagneRide electronically controlled dampers, Torsen LSD etc), with some significant high-tech upgrades.

2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang highlights

– Carbon-fiber wheel, which is 13-lb less than the conventional aluminum wheel rim
– Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 high-performance tires
– Exhaust resonators is removed for weight reduction, also creates special exhaust notes
– Re...

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2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang May Have 540HP

2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Update:

We have already been following the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 for a while, and our last update one month ago can be seen here.

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One number that Mustang fans really want to know is the actual horsepower output of its 5.2L naturally aspirated, flat-plane V8 engine.

How Much HP Will The GT350 Have?

Today our source told us that this number will be around 540. Yes, Ford is able to make 540hp out of the 5.2-liter displacement. Other new information including:

– Hood and front fenders are made with aluminum, height is lowered by 2-inch;
– Front track widened by 35mm

We will closely follow the development of the GT350 Mustang and report back any news...

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Latest News: 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

The Latest Ford Shelby GT350

We all know Ford is busy with promoting their latest muscle car of the year: the Shelby GT350 Mustang, while still working on its final production version.

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What WASN’T On Shelby’s Press Release

In our previous report two weeks ago during the 2014 LA auto show, we leaked  a few things that you won’t find in Ford’s press release. Today we have MORE info on the GT350 Mustang, below is the summary of what we know so far, but is not in the official press release (new information today highlighted in bold):

1. The 5.2L flat-plane V8 shares the same cylinder block geometry of the 5...

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More Insider Details: the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang

All Eyes On the All New 2016 Ford Shelby GT350

The news that Ford provided for the Shelby GT350 version of the Mustang is a big hit in the industry, and attracted much well deserved attention! We provided a short analysis of the Shelby GT350 yesterday, check it out.

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Today, we at YouWheel.com checked out the GT350 Mustang in person during the LA auto show, and had a chance to talk to Mr. Jamal Hameedi, Chief Engineer of Ford SVT, for more details.

Mr. Hameedi confirmed that Ford is still working on the final production version of the GT350, so at this moment many items in the specification are not available yet...

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