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Unreal · 01-14-2015, 08:19 AM

GT350 is on the list of my next cars. I could see buying one in a year or two. The R version, meh. Nice I guess for those pure track junkies but I'll take the a/c, stereo, etc.

K1SSRSS · 01-14-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

Bwaaahaaaa! I guess your discounting the 2000 Cobra R as a street-legal, track-oriented car? It only took GM 15 years to answer that offering.

I wonder if Ford will also follow GM's lead and offer the GT350R for a huge discount from it's MSRP just a few months after it is released?

So I guess you are discounting the 67 z/28 with the first and best 302?

A/C wasn't even an option.

See how this works.

I do like to see the new ford out there, hopefully it will bring the z/28 price down but I highly doubt it will.

TonyNDeb · 01-14-2015, 10:27 AM

These last few years have been very sweet to us enthusiasts. Hope it continues, and we don't get stuck with another 70's boondoggle. If we do, though, I'm glad I'm participating now with my Z.

2cnd chance · 01-14-2015, 10:43 AM

Don't kid yourself that GT350R will be very pricey...and rare. If you want one get in line now. I bet it will be built in fewer numbers than the Z/28.

KaBoom1701 · 01-14-2015, 12:26 PM

Looks sweet except I'm not a big fan of the rear spoiler...looks like a after thought.

Seems it would get in your way of your rear viewing area.

I love the face that were all in a modern muscle car era.

It's fun!

Game on Ford!

DRKS1D3 · 01-14-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2cnd chance

Don't kid yourself that GT350R will be very pricey...and rare. If you want one get in line now. I bet it will be built in fewer numbers than the Z/28.

100% Agreed!

Zslash28 · 01-14-2015, 01:17 PM

Side fender vent and wing look familiar, Nissan GTR esque.

Dropspeed · 01-14-2015, 01:28 PM

I was excited to see the 19x11 and 19x11.5 wheels....hopefully translating to more tire options or at least higher volume lower prices

FPC GT350 · 01-14-2015, 02:34 PM

So I stand corrected. Just took a look at the preliminary order sheets for the GT350 and the R and it looks like among the upgrades the R gets is Carbon Ceramic Brakes. so that means.

350R vs Z/28

R is lighter
R has more horsepower
R has carbon ceramic brakes... AND carbon fiber wheels
R has similar compound and size tires with exception of rears 11.5in w/ 315s
Z has better suspension setup in my opinion. Magne ride is nice but I guess we shall see

I cannot wait for a head to head. I really hope this helps assist in the gen 6 Z/28 development. This type of competition is what makes truly great cars in my opinion.

FPC GT350 · 01-14-2015, 02:35 PM

Q'smuscle · 01-14-2015, 05:20 PM

Man , the GT350 looks way better than the GT350R ! But I guess all that matters is the performance!

72MachOne99GT · 01-14-2015, 08:23 PM

I agree that the R doesnt look as good, but sometimes it is function over form.

Id take either if they were given to me.

Q'smuscle · 01-14-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

I agree that the R doesnt look as good, but sometimes it is function over form.

Id take either if they were given to me.

Oh, I understand! As it should be function over form if you want the best performance car! I just think it could look alot better but hey , looks are subjective! Ford made a killer looking GT350 , that's the only model for the 15 that looks good to me!

Van B · 01-14-2015, 09:42 PM

I know the HP numbers are close to the Z/28, but at a 100 plus cubic inch deficit I will bet the GT350s torque and power curves are a nowhere near as flat as the LS7 which will make it harder to drive fast.

Second place for the Mustang on this one although I love the looks and the flat crank engine design intrigues me.

01-14-2015, 08:19 AM	#267
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	GT350 is on the list of my next cars. I could see buying one in a year or two. The R version, meh. Nice I guess for those pure track junkies but I'll take the a/c, stereo, etc. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

01-14-2015, 10:43 AM	#270
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	Don't kid yourself that GT350R will be very pricey...and rare. If you want one get in line now. I bet it will be built in fewer numbers than the Z/28. __________________

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KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Looks sweet except I'm not a big fan of the rear spoiler...looks like a after thought. Seems it would get in your way of your rear viewing area. I love the face that were all in a modern muscle car era. It's fun! Game on Ford! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-14-2015, 01:28 PM	#274
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	I was excited to see the 19x11 and 19x11.5 wheels....hopefully translating to more tire options or at least higher volume lower prices __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

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TonyNDeb Drives: Candy Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, NY Posts: 324	These last few years have been very sweet to us enthusiasts. Hope it continues, and we don't get stuck with another 70's boondoggle. If we do, though, I'm glad I'm participating now with my Z.

01-14-2015, 01:17 PM	#273
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Side fender vent and wing look familiar, Nissan GTR esque.

01-14-2015, 02:34 PM	#275
FPC GT350 Drives: 2014 Mustang - 2005 F150 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 22	So I stand corrected. Just took a look at the preliminary order sheets for the GT350 and the R and it looks like among the upgrades the R gets is Carbon Ceramic Brakes. so that means. 350R vs Z/28 R is lighter R has more horsepower R has carbon ceramic brakes... AND carbon fiber wheels R has similar compound and size tires with exception of rears 11.5in w/ 315s Z has better suspension setup in my opinion. Magne ride is nice but I guess we shall see I cannot wait for a head to head. I really hope this helps assist in the gen 6 Z/28 development. This type of competition is what makes truly great cars in my opinion.

01-14-2015, 02:35 PM	#276
FPC GT350 Drives: 2014 Mustang - 2005 F150 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 22

01-14-2015, 05:20 PM	#277
Q'smuscle Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro VR 2SS/RS & Impala Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Riverside,ca Posts: 5,342 View My Garage	Man , the GT350 looks way better than the GT350R ! But I guess all that matters is the performance!

01-14-2015, 09:42 PM	#280
Van B Drives: 2015 Z/28 Black Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: WI Posts: 119	I know the HP numbers are close to the Z/28, but at a 100 plus cubic inch deficit I will bet the GT350s torque and power curves are a nowhere near as flat as the LS7 which will make it harder to drive fast. Second place for the Mustang on this one although I love the looks and the flat crank engine design intrigues me.