Denstang65 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm sure this Mustang is great probably top to bottom the best looking and best performing ever. However, we ALL will have to wait for the 1:18 diecast unless you're an established racing team and or have Jay Leno's pockets because my guess is you will buy the GT350R direct from FORD I agree, I will be waiting for the 1;18 scale, for any of the new cars for that matter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Like others, I'm not a big fan of the rear wing but that won't stop me from trying to add the GT350R to the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Nope. That big wing looks silly. Track functional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 This is not the race car. That will be coming later. In what form, I don't know. This would be more on the lines of the old Cobra R models This is z28 fighter..... Ford wants Car and Driver, Road and Track, Automobile, etc to test it a Barber and say the GT350 is a better track car that a z28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Shoot, Ford wants them to test it against a 911...I dont think the Z28 is the target anymore. Ford cant play big fish in the pond if it expects to play on the other side of the sea. If you want global success, you have to compete on the global level, not the local one. These words were almost verbatim from Raj Nair about 18 months ago in a meeting I got to represent Team Shelby for. I dont think he really thought he was dropping much of a soundbyte, but it struck me with full force that Ford was no longer concerning themselves with GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I dont blame them. From a "consumer's" point of view, at the auto show I recently attended the Chevrolet cars looked and felt very cheap by comparison next to the Ford vehicles. And the Z28 is now heavily discounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 The most important thing is that the car looks good going around the track. it doesn't have to go fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BIKEBOY Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I dont blame them. From a "consumer's" point of view, at the auto show I recently attended the Chevrolet cars looked and felt very cheap by comparison next to the Ford vehicles. And the Z28 is now heavily discounted.Sean, that's ALWAYS been a trademark of the Generals cars IMO. Plasticky, overly "grainy" plastics (most people will get what I mean by that) and poor fit and finish on said plastic trim pieces. If you look at the German car interiors (for instance) , the materials have smooth or if grainy, the grain and "orange peel" if you will, has a higher count per inch like better more expensive sheets. The new Z28 may be a beast to track, but it appears to have all of this plastic bolt on crap with high gloss black finishes that make it look like a Hot Wheels toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpmcobra Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 In a few words GM'S/Camero's theroy is airplane motor in a rattletrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I agree. I loved the 2000 Cobra R wing. This wing is actually growing on me. I think it depends on the angle you see it. From the rear, i think it looks the best. http://www.motorauthority.com/image/100496866_2016-ford-mustang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have noticed the exact same thing and I am by no means a GM hater. The Ford stuff just has a solid look and feel with an air of quality that the Chevys just don't transmit.Especially the 08 & 09 KR's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I rather like and enjoy the '05-'09 interiors. Going from an '04 to the S197's was a great improvement. I like the retro design. I guess the only part I don't like is the style-less console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I went from an '03 Cobra to an'08 GT500, huge improvement for sure but short of what it shoul have been. Take a good look at the '15s, totally new world. Great looks layout and quality of materials. Big step up the ladder and really at a parody with the Euro stuff. +1 I sat in a new '15 and the interior quality seemed top-shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Demick Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 The new GT350 I ordered from my dealer ( delivery late of this year) is in Avalanche Grey, to go along with my 07 Tungston Grey. it is like having a little brother for the 07. I did get the track pack option so her shoes will turn a little tighter. I might just need the extra 350 lbs. that the R version gets rid of.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Congrats! Let us know how you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadly Venom Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I like it! The wing is modern business. I was at the Daytona 500 last week where Ford had a 350 on display. Beautiful car, one of only about 5 in the country. I would have one in a hot minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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