Could The Shelby GT350 Now Be A Worthy Competitor To The BMW M4?

Ford went above and beyond with this one. Anything less would be unacceptable. The 2016 Mustang Shelby GT350 is more than just a track-tuned muscle car, as we learned in our new video review. It also pushes Ford into a new realm of performance meets everyday drivability, an art mastered long ago by BMW M. With its naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft, the Mustang Shelby GT350 has a total of 526 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque. There’s only one gearbox option, a six-speed manual.


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USNA1999 - 9/6/2016 5:42:38 PM

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Not sure many M4 buyers will consider this. Personally, I love it, this car is one of the best deals out there when talking about performance. I have never cared for the latest muscle cars until this came out. You can get one for in the low $50s, not sure you can get an M4 for less than $70K.

MDarringer - 9/6/2016 7:43:10 PM

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You're right. Not many buyers will cross shop a Mustang and an M4, but dynamically the Mustang GT VS a 4 Series is a toss up as would be an M4 VW ShelbyGT350. Where the Mustang wins hands down in both cases is sound, styling, price, and reliability.

valhallakey - 9/6/2016 8:34:01 PM

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Having owned an M3 and an M5 as well as a 70 Z/28 and 70 Vette I would certainly consider them both. I haven't driven either yet and kind of want a Cayman S as my next car (which I did test drive & loved it), however once I get serious I will certainly drive all of them. The Mustang has had some super reviews and not just by US car magazines/journalists.

PUGPROUD - 9/6/2016 8:33:53 PM

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Thought I saw a headline somewhere that stated Mustang now top selling sports car (sic) in Germany.

ed300zx - 9/7/2016 1:15:00 PM

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Its freaking gorgeous! Ain't no substitute for American muscle.

templar19d - 10/29/2018 11:17:15 PM

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I just got one, I had a M4 just couldnt stand the turbo 6 compared to e92 V8. Paid MSRP too. Hell of a car.