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Shelby GT 350
The last true Shelby GT 350 was available in 1970. And, 46 years later, Ford provided the perfect reincarnation in the form of the modern GT 350. Despite the fact they based the Shelby on the Mustang GT, much of the car’s suspension, design, aero package, and engine are new. The biggest single difference was the fantastic Voodoo engine, which has 5.2-liter displacement, 526 HP and 429 lb-ft of torque.
The main feature of this high-revving powerplant is the flat plane crank technology that allows the big V8 to scream to almost 9,000 rpm. It is the same technology the exotic manufacturers like Ferrari use. However, this is the first time a muscle car has had such an advanced engine.
Ford’s investment into the Shelby GT 350 R has paid off since the performance is mind-boggling with 3.9 seconds to go from 0 to 60 mph. But the numbers don’t do justice to this car. The Shelby GT 350 R is a pure sports car that delivers fantastic driving dynamics and experience to the driver.