Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 vs Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R

Category	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
Engine layout	5.2 l V8	5.2 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp)	533 / 526	533 / 526
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft)	582 / 429	582 / 429
Curb weight (kg / lb)	1725 / 3803	1678 / 3699
Power / tonne (ps / bhp)	309 / 305	318 / 313
Average price	€80,000	€54,000

Lap Times

Track	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
Motortrend Figure-8	0:23.60	0:23.10
NCM Motorsports Park Grand Full	2:15.13	2:13.61
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway	2:00.82	1:57.87
Laguna Seca (post 1988)	1:36.83	1:36.11

Acceleration (mph)

Speed & distance	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
0 - 30 mph	1.9 s	1.6 s
0 - 60 mph	4.0 s	3.8 s
0 - 100 mph	8.7 s	8.4 s
0 - 130 mph	15.0 s	14.3 s
0 - 140 mph	19.1 s	18.5 s
0 - 150 mph	22.0 s	20.8 s
Est. 1/8 mile	9.0 s @ 96.3 mph	8.9 s @ 97.6 mph
1/4 mile	12.3 s @ 117.0 mph	12.0 s @ 120.0 mph

Acceleration (kph)

Speed & distance	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
0 - 100 kph	4.6 s	4.5 s
0 - 130 kph	6.7 s	6.3 s
0 - 160 kph	9.1 s	8.4 s
0 - 180 kph	12.4 s	10.8 s
0 - 200 kph	13.9 s	13.9 s
1000 m	22.5 s	22.5 s @ 245.0 kph

Braking distance

Speed	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
100 kph - 0	33 m (110 ft)	38 m (124 ft)
200 kph - 0	130 m (427 ft)	131 m (429 ft)
60 mph - 0	29 m (95 ft)	29 m (96 ft)
70 mph - 0	45 m (149 ft)	45 m (146 ft)

General performance

Category	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
Top speed	290 kph (180 mph)	282 kph (175 mph)
Est. max acceleration	0.64 g (6 m/s²)	0.66 g (6 m/s²)
Fuel economy	11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK)	11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK)
Lateral acceleration	1.09 g (11 m/s²)	1.11 g (11 m/s²)

Summary

Category	Shelby Mustang GT350	Shelby Mustang
Track Performance	95	100
Straight line speed	92	100
Overall	94	100

Verdict

Shelby Mustang GT350R is the fastest by a small margin.

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07CorvetteZ51 1y ago

Here is a direct comparison by Car and Driver:
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350/GT350R
Vehicle type: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2- or 4-passenger, 2-door coupe

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

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07CorvetteZ51 1y ago

There is a significant difference between these two cars. The base model is fast, but the R model is faster. Rather similar to the difference between an R/T and an ACR in Mopar speak.

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jeremyclarkson1 2y ago

Weird costs

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fakekillerfour 11y ago

car&driver:

(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
Standing ¼-mile: 12.5 sec @ 117 mph/12.2 sec @ 119 mph
Top speed (C/D est): 175 mph

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2016-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350-gt350r-test-review

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