glI understand that fully, but if the 1/4 is the only real performance metric some folks care about, im really not too sure why they are interested in this car. Yes it is nice info to have, but everything else about the GT350 works against 1/4 mile times. That is why every thing ford has released about the car and all the media events were at a race track and not the drag strip. Bottom line FOrd is moving away from the muscle car niche with this car and taking aim at bigger fish
If they wanted to stick to that niche market they would have slapped a factory tweaked trinity into the S550 chassis and called it a day.
Like the Boss 302 which had a race version 302R today. IMSAThis is true. The GT350 has always been a road race/trans am car, not a boulevard bruiser.
Unfortunately the Mustang is really never going to be on the same plane as Porsche or the Corvette.
I respectfully disagree, Muscle cars will always have their place and I bet Ford builds another GT500 to play in that arena.gl
We all applaud Ford for their brilliance with this Mustang iteration.
Unfortunately the Mustang is really never going to be on the same plane as Porsche or the Corvette. Ford is going to need an entirely new product with most of all a fresh name if they want to make inroads for the long term in that arena. "Mustang" is iconic and fiercely American but not a favorite with the high end road course dominators.
I love this GT350/R but understand that it is novel offering that will be profoundly overshadowed when the next GT500 bursts forth with well over 700HP. That one steals the show, lock, stock, and barrel when it takes center stage. Mustangs are and will always be about what 99.9% love and that is raw power.
You are entitled to your opinion, but I respectfully disagree.gl
We all applaud Ford for their brilliance with this Mustang iteration.
Unfortunately the Mustang is really never going to be on the same plane as Porsche or the Corvette. Ford is going to need an entirely new product with most of all a fresh name if they want to make inroads for the long term in that arena. "Mustang" is iconic and fiercely American but not a favorite with the high end road course dominators.
I love this GT350/R but understand that it is novel offering that will be profoundly overshadowed when the next GT500 bursts forth with well over 700HP. That one steals the show, lock, stock, and barrel when it takes center stage. Mustangs are and will always be about what 99.9% love and that is raw power.
I agree with you. As one of the lucky few who have driven one (2 hrs, nonetheless), it's nothing like any other Mustang, including the PP GT. I'd take the 350 or 350R over a C7 any day. I say this as a huge Motorsports enthusiast, one who has a lot of time spent autocrossing and doing track days, and as one who was not a Mustang fan prior to the S550.You are entitled to your opinion, but I respectfully disagree.
I am one who wants to know what the GT350 and GT350R run for 1/4 mile times. Cars intended for just hauling familes around town have been run down the 1/4 mile ever since drag strips were invented. Why should the GT350 not be run down the 1/4 mile ? As far as I know, the GT350 has the electronic line lock option. To limit the GT350 to road courses is just too restrictive. I am sure the GT350 will lay down some respectable 1/4 mile times. When you think about it , road courses are various length dragstrips from corner to corner. So going up through the gears and expecting great acceleration is essential.
Exactly!It's the people crying about the 1/4 mile performance shown already as if the car was supposed to do better despite having its performance goals geared towards a different form of motorsports.
Clearly you haven't spent much time around road courses. Even standard GTs get plenty of respect from bimmer and porsche owners."Mustang" is iconic and fiercely American but not a favorite with the high end road course dominators.
It will be overshadowed among your demographic only. True sports car people wouldn't want to be caught dead anywhere near a supercharged heatsoaking pig.I love this GT350/R but understand that it is novel offering that will be profoundly overshadowed when the next GT500 bursts forth with well over 700HP. That one steals the show, lock, stock, and barrel when it takes center stage.
Not all magazines use a 300 foot diameter standard. They usually indicte that in the specs.All sports cars are tested for Acceleration,braking and Handling 300-ft-dia skidpad or road course . The GT 350 has not been tested in these areas. The true test will be when the hot shoe drivers get their hands on one and do a head to head comparison with other sports cars. Like BMW , Porsche 911, Z/28 and others.
This new Mustang is not the tricked out mustang your buddy drove . That's not to say he won't drive one now.:lol:
And while we're at it, where the heck is my jet pack?I am just complaining that it's 2015 and cars don't fly or do 0 to 80 in negative 30 years.