The new ford shelby gt350rc mustang race car made its competition debut this past weekend at watkins glen, but after qualifying at the front of the field, the debut of the new shelby race car was. Vastly different yet similarly capable, one of these reardrive sports. As with previous productionbased mustang race cars, multimatic engineering was approached by ford performance to develop a complete raceonly version of the s550 shelby gt350r. Shelby gt350rc grabs another win, finishes 12 at lime rock. Johnson, along with co driver maxwell, has played an integral part in the cars development, which began nearly eight months ago, once the specification of the gt350r production car was finalized. The imsa is the premier sanctioning body for sports car competition in north america. Find the best ford mustang shelby gt350r for sale near you. Overview the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. Car and driver magazine has named the shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang to its 2016 10best list, which recognizes the best new. Shelby gt350rc takes first race win at mosport autonxt. Ford mustang shelby gt350 features and specs at car and driver. Chase briscoes first time behind the wheel of a race car came in 2001. Sure, were head over heels for the mustang bullitt, which found a spot on our latest 10best cars list, and models equipped with the performance pack.
Used 2017 ford mustang shelby gt350r coupe r electronics. Making the 2015 shelby gt350 a winner on the sales floor and. According to ford, the gt350rc is one of 12 new vehicles ford performance will bring to market through 2020. It was great to see two ford performance shelby gt350rcs on the podium after all the hard work everyones done getting the car. Standard equipment carrying over to the 2018 shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang includes the highwinding voodoo 5. As with previous productionbased mustang race cars, multimatic engineering was engaged by ford performance to develop a complete turnkey raceonly version of the s550 shelby gt350r. The gt350 track attack is a complimentary highperformance driving experience for shelby gt350gt350r owners.
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We have 12 ford mustang shelby gt350r vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 9 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars. Nissan definitely has the performance advantage on everybody which is unfortunate, said buford. Ford shelby gt350rc, the competition version of the reincarnated icon, will compete in the imsa continental tire sportscar challenge, a showdown of the most popular and accessible performance. Ford debuts shelby gt350rc this weekend at watkins glen.
For example, the shelby gt350r c must use a final drive ratio of 3. The 2016 shelby gt350rc takes the aggressive looks and flatplane v8 from the road and heads for the track. The gt4 is based on the shelby gt350rc race car and uses the voodoo. The ford mustang is an american car manufactured by ford. Oct 30, 2016 what happens when you let a pro race driver loose in a fast car.
Ford is celebrating this legacy 55 years later with a new limitededition 2020 mustang shelby gt350 heritage edition. Dec 29, 2015 the squad will be the first customer team to compete with fords new mustang gt350rc, and will field a fullseason entry for drivers paul holton and pierre kleinubing. Kleinubing and co driver paul holton finished p2 in their first race together in the shelby gt350rc. The gt350rc is the second allnew car to have been recently built for the top category of continental tire challenge, following the debut of the chevrolet camaro z28. Jul 23, 2015 maxwell tried to sneak in for a passing maneuver, forcing vance to move to the left, but the gt350rc driver only managed to make it about halfway through his pass before he cut into vances line. In this case, the car is a 2016 ford mustang shelby gt350r, the racing driver is randy pobst, and the unwitting passenger is carlos. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
Read more and see photos of the racer at car and driver. First, we had the boss 302r, then the shelby gt350rc, and now the mustang gt4. We uncork fords mustang gt4 and gt gtlm racers on vir. Jun 26, 2015 the ford mustang shelby gt350 was made famous by the late caroll shelby, a texas chicken farmerturned race car driver turned race team manager and car builder. The car won backtoback races at mosport and lime rock, returning for 2016 for a dominant season en route to championships for scott maxwell, billy johnson, and ford. Multimatic gt350rc podiums at vir, defends championship points lead. Dec 02, 2015 full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. If youre a dedicated track rat, want even more ontrack performance, and dont care if your gt350 is uncomfortable to drive on the road, theres the allout gt350r. The win is the second consecutive imsa race victory for the multimatic ford shelby gt350r c after cindric and buford combined to bring the car its breakthrough win at. The ford mustang shelby gt350 was made famous by the late caroll shelby, a texas chicken farmerturned race car driver turned race team manager and car builder. The 2016 shelby gt350r c takes the aggressive looks and flatplane v8 from the road and heads for the track. Jun 24, 2015 according to ford, the gt350r c is one of 12 new vehicles ford performance will bring to market through 2020. Were honoured to have been selected by the folks at ford to be the first team to run the new mustang, and are looking forward to working closely with multimatic in. Ford mustang shelby gt350rc to make racing debut this weekend.
Maxwell tried to sneak in for a passing maneuver, forcing vance to move to the left, but the gt350rc driver only managed to make it about halfway through his pass before he cut into vances line. Compass360 to run gt350rc compass360 racing c360r just announced that they will be the first customer team to compete in the continental tire sportscar challenge gs class with the new gt350rc developed by multimatic. The iconic gt has been reborn for this season, and will get a chance to once again live up to its name this weekend at watkins glen international. Jan 29, 2016 kleinubing and co driver paul holton finished p2 in their first race together in the shelby gt350rc. Its a great place to showcase the car to potential customers for europe and, just as importantly, its a great time to be involved with sports car racing at ford. The resulting contact sent maxwell and his shelby into the wall, but vance was able to hold onto his car and keep it from suffering the same fate. P1 15 multimatic ford shelby gt350rc billy johnsonscott maxwell p3 76 aero advanced paint technologychildrens tumor foundation pierre kleinubingpaul holton driver qualified. Used ford mustang shelby gt350r for sale with photos. Like the upcoming street car, the gt350rc is powered by a 5. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016. Thegt350rc isthe second allnew car to have been recently builtfor the top categoryof continental tire challenge,following the debut of the chevroletcamaro z28. Watch race recaps, behind the scenes clips, and more with ford performance. So, yes, your stock gt350 makes more horsepower than the gt4. The ford performance shelby gt350rc made its competitive debut in imsas continental tire sports car challenge at watkins glen, new york in june, 2015.
We finish 40,000 miles with the ford mustang shelby gt350 and its. Plumb is tied for the most overall wins in continental challenge with 20 victories. Sep 28, 2016 the imsa is the premier sanctioning body for sports car competition in north america. The gt350rc will be raced at the remaining imsa continental tire sportscar challenge events the rest of this year. That was the feedback current owners of fords wildchild, trackrat, flatplanecrank, manualonly mustang shelby gt350 offered when the. Ford shelby gt350rc wins ctsc race at daytona sportscar. C360r launches ctsc gs program with ford mustang gt350rc paul holton to partner with pierre kleinubing in new. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Making the 2015 shelby gt350 a winner on the sales floor. Jun 29, 2015 the gt350rc will be raced at the remaining imsa continental tire sportscar challenge events the rest of this year. Catch the new ford mustang shelby gt350rc in action at watkins glen, new york. Oct 12, 2017 its a great place to showcase the car to potential customers for europe and, just as importantly, its a great time to be involved with sports car racing at ford.
Buford will open the two hour, thirtyminute race from behind the wheel before turning the car over to his no. It was great to see two ford performance shelby gt350rcs on the podium after all the hard work everyones done getting the car to where its at, johnson said. Billy also works as a development driver for programs including the ford gt race car and road car, ford gt mkii, shelby gt500, gt350, and mustang gt4 race car. Sent from my iphone using tapatalk and put down an eye popping 2.
That makes it 3,354lbs with no gas about 300lbs lighter than the gt350r and about the same weight as the gt350r c gt350 race car. Sep 03, 2015 at the cars debut at watkins glen on june 26, 2015, driver scott maxwell set the fastest time in qualifying to put the no. Multimatic motorsports won the imsa ctscc drivers and manufacturers titles with the s550based shelby gt350rc, driven by scott maxwell and billy johnson. But the affable canadian was up to the task, pouncing when he had the chance to move the car all. What happens when you let a pro race driver loose in a fast car. Johnson, along with co driver maxwell, has played an integral part in the cars development, which began nearly eight months ago, once the specification of the. The 1964 movie goldfinger, was the ford mustangs second appearance in a feature film and timed with the car s introduction in the us marketplace. Ford shelby gt350rc wins sportscar challenge race at daytona. For me, its more rewarding for everyone at ford and multimatic who have put in so many hours into development of. The squad will be the first customer team to compete with fords new mustang gt350rc, and will field a fullseason entry for drivers paul holton and pierre kleinubing. Dec 02, 2016 weighed the car today with 10 gallons of gas. Compass 360 racing launches ctsc gs program with ford.
Used ford mustang shelby gt350r for sale with photos carfax. August 29, 2016 news 3104 the multimatic ford shelby gt350rc team of billy johnson and scott maxwell finished p2 at the continental tire sportscar. The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable drivers car. At the cars debut at watkins glen on june 26, 2015, driver scott maxwell set the fastest time in qualifying to put the no. Multimatic motorsports is the competition arm of multimatic engineering. S550 gt350r race car build page 30 ford mustang forums. Full test with performance data of fords wicked gt350 and gt350r. Driving a quarter midget, he won his first heat race and then won the feature event later that evening. Like so many mustangs before it, the shelby gt350r is a car born to race, said dave.
This oneday event is designed to build the highperformance driving skills that will help you get the most out of your new gt350gt350r. For example, the shelby gt350rc must use a final drive ratio of 3. That makes it 3,354lbs with no gas about 300lbs lighter than the gt350r and about the same weight as the gt350rc. The gt350r is one of the 10 best 2016 cars in car and driver. Chase briscoe nabs five xfinity series starts with stewart. For me, its more rewarding for everyone at ford and multimatic who have put in so many hours into development of this car, both on and off the track, maxwell said. Founded in 1992, the team has competed in the firestone firehawk series, motorola cup, imsa gt championship, american le mans series, grandam cup, rolex sports car series, michelin pilot challenge, fia world endurance championship under the chip ganassi racing uk banner and the 24 hours of le mans. The new shelby gt350rc made its racing debut this weekend during the qualifying. Jul 08, 2015 the gt350r c is the second allnew car to have been recently built for the top category of continental tire challenge, following the debut of the chevrolet camaro z28.
The race car will also feature an adapted version of. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. Ford shelby gt350rc wins sportscar challenge race at. The mustang was on the car and driver ten best list in 1983, 1987, 1988, 2005, 2006. The new shelby gt350r c made its racing debut this weekend during the qualifying session for the 2015 imsa. Daytona ford shelby gt350rc wins sportscar challenge. The new shelby gt350rc made its racing debut this weekend during the qualifying session for the 2015 imsa. See the numbers, read our impressions, and view photos of 2016 mustang gt350 and gt350r at car and driver. We sit shotgun for hot laps in one of the years most anticipated cars at michigans grattan raceway.
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