[Denis]

The car sounded angry, just cant agree with the choice of spoiler.

[Stingray]

Customer cars are not out yet on public roads... but in about 2-4 weeks the rare 2015 units and some very early 2016's will be delivered. I'm still waiting for mine... anxiously.

Btw I got to drive it at Sebring for 3 fast laps yesterday... all were pre-production cars onhand but even in my limited seat time so far, this car is absolutely amazing! Every performance capability is topnotch and the sound is incredible. Needless to say, I am now even more excited.

Here's a red GT350 with the Track Pkg:


Here's a white R model which I got to drive:




And the Ford Performance team drivers having some fun...

[BaylorCamaro]

Awesome, can't wait to see them on the streets!

[Stingray]

It's been dyno'd.... http://wot.motortrend.com/hear-the-s...-the-dyno.html

At over 100° F and 20% humidity.... there was less than 12% loss = 467 whp and 374 lb/ft tq

The GT350 is rated at 526 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. Because we're using a chassis dyno, the output we measure will be less than that, as it takes into account losses in the drivetrain. Additionally, the ambient temperature at the time of the test was more than 100 degrees with only 20 percent relative humidity. Although these are SAE-corrected numbers, we'd expect higher output at lower temperatures.

GT350 DYNOJET RESULTS:
467 hp (wheel) @ 7,200 rpm
374 lb-ft (wheel) @ 4,900 rpm

The GT350 put down 467 hp and 374 lb-ft to the wheels. Given the ambient temperature especially, that's a very healthy result.

As always, peak numbers are just one set of data points. It's the shape of the curve that matters. Notice that at very low revs, the V-8 struggles to make torque. At 1,500 rpm, it's producing just 238 lb-ft—not a lot for a big-displacement, long-stroke V-8. In real-world driving, that output is accompanied by occasional stumbles; it's clear the engine isn't happy at low revs. Torque builds slowly, however, until 3,250, when something big happens.

Very big. From 3,250 to 3,750 rpm, torque output jumps by a huge 27 percent. And from there to about 6,250 rpm, it's essentially a huge plateau of peak torque with a few bulges likely caused by resonances in the intake system. Even then, torque starts to fall only slowly all the way to the fuel cut. Ford quotes that as happening at 8,250, but our GT350 cut fuel earlier—8,200 rpm was the highest we saw, and even that only occasionally. Our best run made it only to 8,050 rpm before the limiter kicked in.

[rayhawk]

Originally Posted by Stingray

It's been dyno'd.... http://wot.motortrend.com/hear-the-s...-the-dyno.html

At over 100° C and 20% humidity.... there was less than 12% loss = 467 whp and 374 lb/ft tq

The GT350 is rated at 526 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. Because we're using a chassis dyno, the output we measure will be less than that, as it takes into account losses in the drivetrain. Additionally, the ambient temperature at the time of the test was more than 100 degrees with only 20 percent relative humidity. Although these are SAE-corrected numbers, we'd expect higher output at lower temperatures.

GT350 DYNOJET RESULTS:
467 hp (wheel) @ 7,200 rpm
374 lb-ft (wheel) @ 4,900 rpm

The GT350 put down 467 hp and 374 lb-ft to the wheels. Given the ambient temperature especially, that's a very healthy result.

As always, peak numbers are just one set of data points. It's the shape of the curve that matters. Notice that at very low revs, the V-8 struggles to make torque. At 1,500 rpm, it's producing just 238 lb-ft—not a lot for a big-displacement, long-stroke V-8. In real-world driving, that output is accompanied by occasional stumbles; it's clear the engine isn't happy at low revs. Torque builds slowly, however, until 3,250, when something big happens.

Very big. From 3,250 to 3,750 rpm, torque output jumps by a huge 27 percent. And from there to about 6,250 rpm, it's essentially a huge plateau of peak torque with a few bulges likely caused by resonances in the intake system. Even then, torque starts to fall only slowly all the way to the fuel cut. Ford quotes that as happening at 8,250, but our GT350 cut fuel earlier—8,200 rpm was the highest we saw, and even that only occasionally. Our best run made it only to 8,050 rpm before the limiter kicked in.

I believe you mean 100F. And that means they corrected the numbers up for what it is worth due to the high ambient temperature.

[SuperSound]

By my math thats 12%. So right it in line with most SAE figures. The humidity was low so the air temp isn't that harsh on it, especially since the engine is NA.

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[Snoman]

Originally Posted by Stingray

GT350 DYNOJET RESULTS:
467 hp (wheel) @ 7,200 rpm
374 lb-ft (wheel) @ 4,900 rpm

The GT350 put down 467 hp and 374 lb-ft to the wheels. Given the ambient temperature especially, that's a very healthy result.

So, all bark and no bite?

...produces the same peak torque and smaller torque curve to the wheels than a stock 2SS M6.

Winning!

[72MachOne99GT]

Yea bro...

This cars going to be disappointing because of the torque under 3000 rpm.

[crysalis_01]

Originally Posted by 72MachOne99GT

Yea bro...

This cars going to be disappointing because of the torque under 3000 rpm.

Duh, no self respecting driver in a permance based situation will ever see any insane rpm, especially anything above 3000.

[Stingray]

Originally Posted by Snoman

So, all bark and no bite?

...produces the same peak torque and smaller torque curve to the wheels than a stock 2SS M6.

Winning!

Don't be too quick to count those jellybeans. This car can move fast, very fast... and it has fantastic handling, balance, grip and balls to the walls braking. I was able to track it albeit limited laps at Sebring and I know it's faster than a Z51 Stingray and can hang par on par with a GT3. It feels a thousand pounds lighter on the track... the turn in is amazing. This car is beyond a 2SS Camaro. This is Z/28 level and beyond.

[Pushrod Pete]

I'm just waiting on that motortrend head to head. It should be up around the end of the month according to randy pobst.

[72MachOne99GT]

Originally Posted by Pushrod Pete

I'm just waiting on that motortrend head to head. It should be up around the end of the month according to randy pobst.

Exactly.

5 years ago nearly everyone would laugh if you told them Camaro and Mustang had legitimate track oriented models.

While these cars aren't my cup of tea, I imagine they're enthralling behind the wheel.

[matt55]

Originally Posted by Snoman

So, all bark and no bite?

...produces the same peak torque and smaller torque curve to the wheels than a stock 2SS M6.

Winning!

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[trademaster]

Originally Posted by Snoman

So, all bark and no bite?

...produces the same peak torque and smaller torque curve to the wheels than a stock 2SS M6.

Winning!

Well, we know who has no racing experience whatsoever