Shelby GT350 R
Although they based the Shelby GT350 on the Mustang GT, much of the car’s suspension, design, aero package and engine were new. But the biggest single difference was the fantastic Voodoo engine with 5.2-liters of displacement, 526 HP and 429 lb-ft of torque. And the main feature of this high-revving powerplant is the flat plane crank technology that allows this big V8 to scream to almost 9,000 rpm.
It is the same technology exotic manufacturers like Ferrari use, but this is the first time a muscle car has such an advanced engine. Ford`s investment into the Shelby GT 350 R paid off since the performance is mind-boggling with 3.9 seconds for 0 to 60 mph. But the numbers don’t do justice to this car. Shelby GT350 R is a pure sports car that delivers fantastic driving dynamics and experience to drivers.
It is much closer to the Porsche GT3 in terms of precision driving and cornering speeds than it is to humble Mustangs of yesterday. This car is not only one of the fastest Mustangs ever; it is also one of the best sports cars in recent years. This is a model that erases the line between muscle cars and sports cars.