MotorWeek – 2016 Shelby GT 350R Review – Video

 

MotorWeek test and review featuring 2016 Shelby GT 350R.

Shelby GT350/GT350R Specs:

PRICE AS TESTED: GT350, $56,970; GT350R, $66,970 (base prices: GT350, $49,995; GT350R, $63,495)

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 315 cu in, 5163 cc
Power: 526 hp @ 7500 rpm
Torque: 429 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 107.1 in
Length: 188.9-189.7 in
Width: 75.9 in Height: 53.6-54.2 in
Passenger volume: 52-85 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Curb weight (GT350/GT350R): 3796/3710 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS (GT350/GT350R):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.3/3.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.1/8.6 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 15.3/14.5 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 22.5/21.2 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.7/4.5 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 11.1/10.3 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 11.1/10.1 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.5 sec @ 117 mph/12.2 sec @ 119 mph
Top speed (C/D est): 175 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 152/146 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.98/1.10 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 14/21 mpg
C/D observed (GT350/GT350R): 15/14 mpg