2016 Ford Shelby GT350R - One Take

This is the one. This is the Mustang we've all been waiting for since Mustangs dominated Trans Am Racing 50 years ago. The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R. The 5.2L 'Voodoo' V8 is the best sounding American engine ever, the chassis is balanced and playful, fun as hell, and most importantly, very, very fast. Put simply, this is the best Mustang ever made.

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[enzo]

I think the GT350R is legit one of the only cars I could buy and be content with not modifying. It's perfect in every way imo.

[ThatDudeinBlue]

I met a few of the designers at Ford nationals in PA, and you could literally feel in the air how excited and passionate they were about it. They did such an amazing job on this car.

[andreasgewd]

"it sounds like you are being chased by a Civil War" LMAO

[beyondthelol]

Ford is making some amazing cars these days

[thelaborpeasant]

"I'm convinced you could not replicate this in the aftermarket for the price of this car" THAT. That is exactly what has been keeping the die hards on the fence about the modern muscle cars. Yes they have phenomenal performance, but when you can build something that performs almost the same in a classic body and have it be unique to you, it's just obviously the better choice. Now that we have cars like the GT350 and 6th gen ZL1 that's not so anymore. Now you're getting so much perfomance for your money that you have to start weighing the difference between that classic style and the modern performance and ive got a feeling that modern performance is going to start winning more and more as we keep bringing out amazing cars like these

[DCGarage]

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[EvanChristenson]

Matt, being a professional cyclist, and very avid car enthusiast, I must respect you and thank you greatly for your treatment of cyclists on the road. A lot of people fail to realize the amount of pain someone is in climbing a mountain like that, and having a car pass inches a way at an extra 70 mph makes it no easier...so thank you

[spacecadetzack]

"I plan to buy one and daily drive it" GOD DAMNIT FARRAH LIVING THE DREAM

[raymondjames]

Enjoyed spending the day at Sebring running with my pal Ramon and his new GT350. In a group including heavily modified 911 turbos, caymans, and GT3s, the Mustang keeps up and sounds great too. Great handling car and impressive that Ford built this special engine and then sorted out the handling dynamics and all the independent tweaks required to make this such a great sports car. It can compete with the best in the world, and hold its own special place as both a daily driver, and track day machine. And the new GT is coming too?!! Great job Ford engineers!

[Vakushka]

as an owner of a pretty decent sounding V8 (ISF) I am in absolutely envy of that beast of a 5.2.
what a weapon!

[jolmeaki]

I'm glad Ford stuck with a manual considering dual clutch this and that is becoming the norm.

[KyleSVT]

LOL thank you for covering that bug on the GoPro

[californiaexplorer]

Some of my favorite remarks: "This is the Mustang we all want. Everybody wants it and I want it more than all of them." "This is the greatest car, man, it's so good". "If you're not on board with me by now, I honestly don't think you have a soul." And as of March 2021 the GT350R still is in HUGE demand.

[tiagobernardo]

The sound of the engine is kind of a mix between a old school muscle v8 and a Ferrari v8 :D

[ZWortek]

I typically don't like naturally aspirated engines but that motor is really something special. A high revving, inspiring, and a unique exhaust pitch to match a car that Ford really cares about and put a ton of work into really drives my love for that car.

[camaromattflorida]

Contrary to my name I am a Mopar guy and have owned a few chevys in my past and although I am biased towards Dodge this Ford Mustang GT350R is such a respectable car anyone that is truly a car enthusiast will see that. I would really enjoy driving this car some day but since the demand is so high for them now the probability of me getting my hands on one is highly unlikely

[morganverizon]

Best mustang ever made! My boy just got his all black, red racing stripes, with red black int, the car is a show stopper!!

[cobrasvt]

Special it is. Hands down one of the best cars you can possibly buy from a dealer. It would be hard pressed to be able to build one in the aftermarket that replicates what this car can do.

[tonyzeno]

A buddy of mine has a new 2016 Mustang GT, I had it for a week while he was on vacation.. I have to say it was such pleasure to drive and I was amazed how much power it had and the handling was phenomenal.. poised but comfortable.. I could only imagine how this 350R would be... I am no stranger to Horsepower having a 500HP 300 SRT (Have 3 kids) so I need a sedan. While I love my SRT.. the Mustang was much more engaging.. Kudos to Ford.. for not only making the Mustang Look Great and also have true performance, , , Matt you have the best job ever..

[Bruningable]

This would be a great engine for the new Ford GT.