2016 Ford Shelby GT350, GT350R Pricing Leaked
Pricing for the 2016 Ford Shelby GT350 has leaked ahead of an official announcement.
According to a post on a Mustang enthusiast website, the 2016 Shelby GT350 will supposedly start from $48,695 including destination but not gas guzzler tax. Opting for the more powerful GT350R will cost $13,500 additional bringing that model’s MSRP to $62,195. Pricing on numerous packages were also leaked with the Technology Package running $7,500 and the Track Package costing $6,500. Other packages and options available for the GT350 and GT350R include: Electronics Package ($3,000), painted black roof ($695), over-the-top racing stripe ($475), triple yellow tri-coat paint ($495) and car cover ($375).
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Powering the GT350 is a 5.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, providing over 520 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque – exact specifications have not yet been announced. Mated to the powerplant will be a six-speed manual transmission with no other gearbox available. In addition, the American automaker has outfitted the sports car with its first adaptive damper system called MagneRide, 19-inch wheels paired to Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires and lowered suspension. The GT3350R builds on the platform with revised suspension, upgraded brakes, more aggressive aerodynamics and a diet by removing components such as the air conditioning, stereo, rear bench and more.
[Source: Mustang 6G]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Some of those options have Porsche prices.
And it's probably still a nose-heavy hog. The Dodge Hellcat costs less.