GT350

[L99CAMA2011]

0-150 mph in the hands of John Hennesey did 0-150 in 24 seconds, I also observed the BMW M4 do it in 22 seconds with way less stock hp. This in my eyes seems line a huge fail for the 5.2L flat plane crank power plant. The M4 pulled to 170 mph in 5th gear in a very healthy manner where as the Ford struggled to reach 170 in 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgvR4CRAoNw

[102SS]

No surprise really,the torque peak is 3000rpm before the 8300rpm redline.

That thing will not pull in 5th unless you already have the revs up.

On a footnote has anyone seen the steering wheel?

It looks like a 2010 Camaro wheel with a flat bottom

[trademaster]

"The launch was soft and the shifts were firm but there is certainly better 0-60 and 0-100 mph times in this car."

From the video description.

[GossipSquirrelJelena]

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

0-150 mph in the hands of John Hennesey did 0-150 in 24 seconds, I also observed the BMW M4 do it in 22 seconds with way less stock hp. This in my eyes seems line a huge fail for the 5.2L flat plane crank power plant. The M4 pulled to 170 mph in 5th gear in a very healthy manner where as the Ford struggled to reach 170 in 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgvR4CRAoNw

Holy cow what a stretch. how many race tracks is it going to matter which car gets to 170 first?.

[backeddy]

Holy cow what a stretch. how many race tracks is it going to matter which car gets to 170 first?.

Exactly!..........Track car, not a drag racer or silver state car. Wait until the times come out from the track, in "uncontrolled" (i.e. Ford coned off the straights, apexes, etc when they let them "test" it for 3 laps at Laguna) circumstances. I have played with the car and would take it over a Z28 in a second....

[L99CAMA2011]

This thread wasn't posted to show the focus for track use but come on, 5.2 liters and over 500 hp at 3600 lbs should be quicker than that, plus 0 to 100 close to 10 seconds. Unless this was at altitude those times are not impressive. Anyone with a brain would see my argument is based on acceleration capability since cars don't win races standing still do they?

[MagnumForceGB]

It's called a high revving V8 engine, you have to bring the RPM's up to over 5000 then dump the clutch to get the correct launch. It isn't an automatic where you just push the gas pedal. First 60' are the most important.

BTW, sorry, this comment wasn't directed at you. I hate when people make videos of tests and launch a car like its a station wagon. The Camaro V6 and the Mustang's both have to be launched in high RPM since there is no low end torque at all.

[motorhead]

I would prefer to see more tests before I form an opinion on the performance of this car. Hessensey is an upgrade company. It would be in their advantage to sandbag a little with any stock car. Not saying they did, but I'm not taking their one youtube test as gold. I wouod still rather have this car over any BMW.

[2013 ZL1 #7860]

Gearing... Something tells me Ford wasnt conscerned with 0-150 times with this car...

[GossipSquirrelJelena]

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

It's called a high revving V8 engine, you have to dump the bring the RPM's up to over 5000 then dump the clutch to get the correct launch. It isn't an automatic where you just push the gas pedal. First 60' are the most important.

Anyone with a brain would have understood this.

Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

Gearing... Something tells me Ford wasnt conscerned with 0-150 times with this car...

Anyone with a brain would understand there is more to acceration than a horsepower number.

[L99CAMA2011]

Originally Posted by GossipSquirrelJelena

Anyone with a brain would have understood this.

Anyone with a brain would understand there is more to acceration than a horsepower number.

No need to get wise. BMW E60 M5 ever heard of that. 5 liters 507 hp and 4000 lbs and torque below 400 tq, 200 mph capability. These are engines that breath and have more valves than the LS3. E92 M3 has a 4L high revving V8 that hits 150 in 24 seconds, what's your point. This is a comparison of power plants. What's the use making a 5.2L engine with 500 + hp and sub par acceleration capability. 2015 Mustang GT 0-150 in 49.27 seconds. . Don't you think the ability to hit at least 150 at say VIR is important. BMW M3/M4 guys are going to have a field day with this. Mercedes Benz 2011 C63 AMG hits 0-150mph in approx. 21 seconds where as the GT350 is at 140 mph. I saw a post on here in which a member claims that a 2016 Camaro SS would give the GT350 a run for it's money. After yesterdays test drive I am sorry to say I think he is right. The new LT1 is very impressive.

[GossipSquirrelJelena]

Dude just let it go. I get it. You want to say something negative about a Ford product. The voodoo is a fantastic motor. In a fantastic car. The only race an SS might win is a drag race. It's the same arguement ford guys used to chirp about the Z28 and GT last year. Z28 and GT350 owners are not worried about this kind of nonsense. Put these cars where they belong and there isn't a stock M3 or SS keeping up on earth. If your buying either of these cars to drag race or do some silly highway roll racing your screwing up.

[trademaster]

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

No need to get wise. BMW E60 M5 ever heard of that. 5 liters 507 hp and 4000 lbs and torque below 400 tq, 200 mph capability. These are engines that breath and have more valves than the LS3. E92 M3 has a 4L high revving V8 that hits 150 in 24 seconds, what's your point. This is a comparison of power plants. What's the use making a 5.2L engine with 500 + hp and sub par acceleration capability. 2015 Mustang GT 0-150 in 49.27 seconds. . Don't you think the ability to hit at least 150 at say VIR is important. BMW M3/M4 guys are going to have a field day with this. Mercedes Benz 2011 C63 AMG hits 0-150mph in approx. 21 seconds where as the GT350 is at 140 mph. I saw a post on here in which a member claims that a 2016 Camaro SS would give the GT350 a run for it's money. After yesterdays test drive I am sorry to say I think he is right. The new LT1 is very impressive.

C&D testing for Z/28:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.5 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 16.1 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 9.0 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 8.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.7 sec @ 116 mph

C&D testing for 350/350R:
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

[i2disturbedSS]

Originally Posted by 102SS

No surprise really,the torque peak is 3000rpm before the 8300rpm redline.

That thing will not pull in 5th unless you already have the revs up.

On a footnote has anyone seen the steering wheel?

It looks like a 2010 Camaro wheel with a flat bottom

! I know right. Complaints back then but nothing now.