Tuesday, June 12, 2018

2019 FORD SHELBY GT 350 REVEALED




Ford’s Hermann Salenbauch stated after revealing the upgraded Shelby GT 350 that Carroll Shelby is “smiling”!   The upgraded Shelby  GT 350 has all the amenities their loyal customers expect. This is a first impression and first drive of the GT 350.






2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 performance enhancements include improved aerodynamics that reduce drag with the new spoiler and adds downforce with new available Gurney flap installed, new custom Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, plus chassis and antilock brake tuning for dramatically greater grip.













At the MI performance center in Pontiac Michigan media drove the new track-proven 5.2 liter 526 horse power V8 with 429 foot pounds of torque. The six speed manual by Tremac was smooth, crisp and responsive.

I have driven Shelby GT 350’s and GT 500’s since first introduced to the pubic. My brother owned nothing but Shelby’s in Miami and  the first ones were the reason Carroll Shelby and Ford got together and have never looked back.

The magna ride is a real plus and allows the driver to drive into even hairpin turns with ease.  The new Shelby 350’s will have exclusive Michelin rubber further allowing for that sticky feeling on the highways and byways  they will travel.








Improvements to the Shelby’s Chassis make the car extremely comfortable to drive.
With all the power and the manual six-speed transmission it was so easy to get the Shelby GT 350  above the 100 mark.  The new model can pull the GT Shelby back to slower speeds simply by using the six-piston front and four-piston rear caliper Brembo brakes.

Ford stated in press release that added control and improved driver feedback, Shelby GT350’s electric power-assist steering and three-mode electronic stability control settings feature enhancements taken from Ford Performance’s hundreds of hours of competitive track testing.

Driver and passengers of the 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 get a comfortable, stylish and purpose-built cockpit boasting the latest in advanced technology and premium materials expected of a world-class sports car.  

Fresh sporting cues include a standard machined aluminum instrument panel appliqué with an available exposed carbon fiber version, plus newly designed door panel inserts in dark slate Miko® suede with accent stitching. A wrapped center console offers rich world-class craftsmanship. Standard Recaro race seats with firm side bolstering and open pass-throughs for safety harnesses offer the highest level of performance, while new power-adjustable seating is available with Miko suede inserts for those looking for added comfort.









Available on the Shelby GT 350 is a high-performance, custom-tuned 12-speaker B&O Play audio system by Harman controlled by the standard 8-inch Sync 3 touch screen that features SiriusXM and FordPass Connect. Dual-zone electronic automatic temperature control, along with a universal garage door opener.












New colorsfor the 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 include Velocity Blue and for the first time, Ford Performance Blue. Optional factory-painted over-the-top racing stripes are available in high-gloss Shadow Black, Oxford White or Kona Blue. Mirror-mounted Shelby Cobra Projection Lamps come standard in the available Technology Package.

The 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 will be available starting in early 2019 and will be built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. Enrollment in an exclusive, complimentary Track Attack driving program from Ford Performance is included with each vehicle.


We await a production Shelby GT 350 to complete our evaluation.

Bruce Hubbard
Bonnie Lynch
Auto Advisor Group 





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