[Front Runner]

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369

I can't believe there isn't more chatter about this car. I had to SEARCH for this thread. There is no GT350R talk anywhere to be found. Why? Is Camaro5 afraid of this car?

These videos are SICK.

https://www.facebook.com/caranddrive...4054252107977/

Maybe they took the Recaro's, dual-mode exhaust, intake manifold and headers straight off the Z2/8. I don't care. This car is about 1,000,000 times better than the (IMO extremely disappointing) Z2/8. Sounds awesome, loud as balls, looks great and 8300 RPM's in an NA V8? WOOT! Man, I think I finally like a Ford. It's been awhile.

Performance-wise, I have a feeling this is going to smoke the Z2/8 around the 'ring.

Originally Posted by ChocoTaco369

The GT350 is supposed to start at $49,995. A considerable discount to any ZL1. The base GT350R with no options (no A/C, radio) is estimated to be $61,000-65,000. That's ZL1 pricing. The fully optioned GT350R will probably cost less than the Z2/8, which is a total stripper no matter what. I see this car having a major advantage. GM isn't doing anything radical, here. They're recycling engines they've had for years. You have to hand it to Ford for designing a completely new motor. GM doesn't have the guts to do that!

I think the GT350R will come in at slightly less than or no more than the Z/28 when fully optioned with all the creature comforts and still beat it around the ring. That's VERY impressive if you ask me. And that sound, oh man. I sure hope for Ford's sake this motor holds up to 100,000 miles. Those heads will be under a lot of pressure at 8250 RPM's. Hopefully the valves don't explode like on the LS7...

Glad you think the GT350R is a million times better. So, go ahead to try to purchase one for the same price or less than a Z/28 and them move on to the Mustang forums.