GT350/R Top Speed

[Bullitt2065]

I know the new GT350 and GT350Rs are not made for top speed runs, like, say the last GT500 was, but does anyone know what the actual top speeds for the two cars are? I'd imagine the standard GT350 might be a bit faster with the less aggressive aero, but the R would get to its top speed more quickly.

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[nastang87xx]

175

 

[Bullitt2065]

175

Is that a guess, or is that what Ford has limited it to?

 

[Livernois Motorsports]

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

Price: $63,495
Engine: DOHC 32-valve 5.2-liter V8
Peak Output: 526 hp @ 7500 RPM, 429 lb-ft @ 4750 RPM
Transmission: 6-speed manual, RWD
Weight: 3650 lb
0–60 mph: 3.7 sec (EST)
Top Speed: 175 mph (EST)

 

[krt22]

Is that a guess, or is that what Ford has limited it to?

Gear limited in 5th. 6th is a pretty tall over-drive, not enough HP to accelerate any more to overcome drag.

 

[xt6wagon]

173 for the R and 180 for the normal GT350 is what I've seen from gear calculators. Shorter tires on the R make the difference.

That said, not entirely sure the GT350 can pull 180, track pack very much so.

 

[Caballus]

Will attempt to learn first hand within the next couple of months (after ppf and thorough break-in). Will share results with all. Below is an ongoing attempt to break 200 in a Hellcat (on the open road vice dyno). Older picture...at 198 now.

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