Evolution of a Pony: The 2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang

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It's been more than a year

since Ford introduced the sixth generation Mustang,

which means it's time for the automaker

to start rolling out the special editions

and powered-up variants it just couldn't help but build.

We're glad it gave into that impulse

because this is the latest result,

the Shelby GT350R Mustang.

Ford cut weight out of the GT350R

by tossing unnecessary features

like the air conditioner, stereo, and rear seats.

The GT350R is powered by a flat plane crankshaft design.

That's car jargon for a set-up commonly used by Ferrari

to make a lighter, higher revving engine.

The 5.2 liter V8 is one of the most

powerful Ford units of all time,

and the only trade-off is a louder, more rumbly engine.

That is a very good thing.

Ford also gifted the GT350R a new suspension

that adjust the feel at each wheel

a thousand times a second to adapt to the road surface.

That improves handling and keeps the car steady

and planted through tight turns,

a nice surprise in a muscle car.

Ford hasn't released the zero-to-sixty time,

but I'm willing to bet this pony's

boat loads faster than whatever's in your driveway.

With a variety of settings from sport to track

to traction control completely off,

the new Mustang will make any driver look

or at least feel like a master

with the suede wrapped racing wheel in their hands.

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