A/W: 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R

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kevm14
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A/W: 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R

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http://autoweek.com/article/detroit-aut ... dailydrive

Now this is interesting. Both because of the novelty of a flat plane crank V8 and something from Ford that directly challenges the outrageous Z/28. This engine will be Ford's LS7 which is pretty cool. Maybe Ford can pick up where GM left off, sadly (with N/A V8s). Though it remains to be seen if the architecture is fully compatible with the Coyote or not.
kevm14
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Re: A/W: 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R

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I don't think it will match the Z/28 for handling chops. MR shocks which is nice but GM went a step further with the DSSV shocks.
bill25
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Re: A/W: 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R

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I wonder what 4 carbon fiber rims cost...
For a 13 lbs per rim weight savings.

Along with no A/C, radio, back seat. This really is the Z/28 competitor, basically the same power output also. This will be lighter.
They even realized that the base Mustang GT looked awful, and the new aggressive body panels actually look a lot better.

I have to hand it to Ford, they are really upping their game.

I wonder what the Shelby GT500 will be set up with.
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Re: A/W: 2016 Ford Mustang GT350R

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This makes me all the more anxious to see what GM is cooking up for the Camaro. Hopefully they are able to keep the Camaro lighter than the Gen 5 as planned.
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