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Old 11-17-14, 06:50 AM
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Thumbs up GT350 Mustang official reveal

Via: http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/show...t350-6265.html

5.2L Flat Plane Crankshaft V8 Engine
More than 500 HP / Torque Peak above 400 lb-ft
MagneRide dampers
Brakes: 6 piston brembo calipers front / 4 piston brembo calipers rear
19" aluminum wheels - 10.5 front / 11 inch rear
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires w/ GT350 specific sidewall construction, tread and compound
Torsional stiffness increased 28% over previous model
Cutting edge injection molded carbon fiber composite grille
Optional lightweight tower-to-tower brace
Unique Sheetmetal
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Old 11-17-14, 07:57 AM
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Looks great, can't wait to hear/see one in person. Wonder what they are going to cost, $75k?
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Old 11-17-14, 11:07 AM
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I got chills from that video

5.2L Flat Plane Crankshaft V8 Engine
More than 500 HP / Torque Peak above 400 lb-ft
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Old 11-17-14, 11:09 AM
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That engine in my pro-touring falcon would make me so happy! Unfortunately I am sure bought separately it will cost more than I have in the whole car.
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Old 11-17-14, 11:13 AM
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Fun fact, Ferrari says that the v8 is limited by displacement to 4.5 and hats why the 458 is a 4.5l. Ford developed a new method to make let them build a 5.2
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Originally Posted by doge
Fun fact, Ferrari says that the v8 is limited by displacement to 4.5 and hats why the 458 is a 4.5l. Ford developed a new method to make let them build a 5.2
Me thinks Ford vs Ferrari while hushed for decades now, is still revisited from time to time. Some healthy competition that would do Henry II and Enzo proud

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Old 11-17-14, 10:10 PM
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Awesome

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Old 11-18-14, 05:03 AM
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OH MY!! This Mustang just sounds so sick!! I want one.

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Old 11-18-14, 08:58 AM
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hopefully it can be obtained without hideous stripes
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Old 11-18-14, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
hopefully it can be obtained without hideous stripes
If Previous Shelbys are anything to go by, 2500+ bucks for stripe! Stripe delete option? Yes, will cost you the same 2500 bucks to delete LOL
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Old 11-18-14, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
hopefully it can be obtained without hideous stripes
Le Mans racing stripes FTW !

Also Martini and Gulf liveries
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I love it. I wonder how much low-end torque is sacrificed with the flat-plane crank.

Since it seems like Ford has discontinued the GT500....are they waving the white flag in the HP wars against Chevy and Dodge?
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Looks pretty good!
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Old 11-18-14, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BrettJacks
I love it. I wonder how much low-end torque is sacrificed with the flat-plane crank.

Since it seems like Ford has discontinued the GT500....are they waving the white flag in the HP wars against Chevy and Dodge?
GT500 is still coming. There is an interview with GT350 project person and they asked if the GT500 will be a boosted version of the 5.2. He replied that the GT500 will carry on the 5.8L. I'm sure it will be in the 700+hp too
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Originally Posted by MK4Sup_isF
GT500 is still coming. There is an interview with GT350 project person and they asked if the GT500 will be a boosted version of the 5.2. He replied that the GT500 will carry on the 5.8L. I'm sure it will be in the 700+hp too
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