The New S H E L B Y GT350 live and in person

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As most know Shelby American is currently in Floridaland.

Last week at Sebring and currently in Miami showcasing their new products.

Well I had the honor and pleasure to have seen, smelled and heard this new product and it is a beautiful work of "ART" aesthetically and the harmony that comes out of those tail pipes is equal to or better than a any concierto we have ever attended.

For your viewing pleasure we present the New Gee Tee Three Fidee !

And of course this one had the Whippled option with a conservative 810 horse powered option cest magnifique !

The 2025 Shelby GT350, a limited-edition, high-performance Mustang, returns with a supercharged 5.0L V8 engine offering 810 horsepower, a choice of manual or automatic transmission, and performance-focused upgrades in suspension, exhaust, and aerodynamics.

Performance-focused upgrades include revised suspension, a new exhaust, and aerodynamic enhancements.

It will be a Limited Edition model

Shelby American will produce 562 GT350s for 2025, mirroring the number built in 1965, making it a rare and exclusive model.

The white with the semi mat blue stripes is stunning

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Thanks I'll pass. At 120 grand with post title modifications that won't pass CA smog it's useless.
NOTE: *Base chassis MSRP and content subject to change. **Supercharger not-included in green states. Purchase and installation of supercharger sold separately in green states.
*Optional supercharger for POST-TITLE SALES ONLY*

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Basically a Whippled, modified Coyote GT, you can likely build one yourself for a lot less. IMO it will not be a modern GT350 without the VooDoo, it's a shame Ford didn't put more development into that to address the issues...

[98SVT - was 06GT]

Basically a Whippled, modified Coyote GT, you can likely build one yourself for a lot less. IMO it will not be a modern GT350 without the VooDoo, it's a shame Ford didn't put more development into that to address the issues...

It's a stripes and pipes car. Lowering springs and sway bars do not make an icon - any tuner kid can do that on the cheap. I doubt Ford put anytime into the project beyond talking to legal so SA could use the GT350 trademark. The Whipple is approved for the Dark Horse.
Ford Performance: Ford Performance, in partnership with Whipple Superchargers, also offers a supercharger kit for the 2024-2025 Mustang GT and Dark Horse, delivering 810 HP @ 7,500 RPM and 615 lb-ft of torque.
The problem arises in that it's EPA approved for only the GT & Dark Horse. To use it in a different model it would have to go through a whole new certification process.
I think I'll put $35-40,000 of my money into a 2019-20 Bullitt and $300 worth of springs. The other 70 will look good sitting in the bank. In 10-15 years I'll bet they are on a par with each other for collectibility.

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Basically a Whippled, modified Coyote GT, you can likely build one yourself for a lot less. IMO it will not be a modern GT350 without the VooDoo, it's a shame Ford didn't put more development into that to address the issues...

Basically a Whippled, modified Coyote GT, you can likely build one yourself for a lot less. IMO it will not be a modern GT350 without the VooDoo, it's a shame Ford didn't put more development into that to address the issues...

The "Voodoo" 5.2-liter V8 engine, known for its high-revving capabilities and powerful performance in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, has faced some reliability concerns, including oil consumption and potential bearing failures.

We call it the GRENADE ENGINE

Contrair mon ami, it's more than a whippled mustang.


It's the same discussion that goes back to the 1960s when C. S. made the first GT350

You had people saying I won't pay more for that mustang with stripes.

I will just buy a mustang K for less


Having just recently visited the promised land "Shelby American in Las Vegas" there is much more involvement in c9mvdrtomg these Mustangs to Shelbys.

Yes I will not argue that you can or may build it for less

Yes I will not argue that you can or may build to go faster.

But in the end all YOU will have is a Mustang and there is nothing wrong with that.

I will stick with history, give me a C. S. M. Numbered Shelby

This one is serial number 3 and I had the priviledge to see numero uno also.

[FL SAAC]

Basically a Whippled, modified Coyote GT, you can likely build one yourself for a lot less. IMO it will not be a modern GT350 without the VooDoo, it's a shame Ford didn't put more development into that to address the issues...

It's a stripes and pipes car. Lowering springs and sway bars do not make an icon - any tuner kid can do that on the cheap.

I doubt Ford put anytime into the project beyond talking to legal so SA could use the GT350 trademark. The Whipple is approved for the Dark Horse.
Ford Performance: Ford Performance, in partnership with Whipple Superchargers, also offers a supercharger kit for the 2024-2025 Mustang GT and Dark Horse, delivering 810 HP @ 7,500 RPM and 615 lb-ft of torque.
The problem arises in that it's EPA approved for only the GT & Dark Horse. To use it in a different model it would have to go through a whole new certification process.
I think I'll put $35-40,000 of my money into a 2019-20 Bullitt and $300 worth of springs. The other 70 will look good sitting in the bank. In 10-15 years I'll bet they are on a par with each other for collectibility.

Boy do we agree on many points

Wont be a modern GT350 unless it has a voodoo motor

shame Ford didn't put more development into that to address the issues..

Its is a GT350 and it's legit with its Shelby American C.S.M. number

And your right Ford couda shuda as you say "put more development" into the GRENADE MOTOR in the SVT or Shelby name / licensed car that Ford built.


It's a stripes and pipes car. Lowering springs and sway bars do not make an icon - any tuner kid can do that on the cheap.


Your right about that also, but no cigar or in this case no Shelby American C.S.M. Number on that tuner car that kid built...

It's a stripes and pipes car, again just like the early cars. The real ones 65 through 67.


Specifically the 1965-1966 Shelby GT350s were indeed highly modified and performance-oriented, they weren't "factory-made" like the SVT cars.

They were entirely built by Ford and then sent to Shelby American for modification. 

Ford built the base Mustang cars, and Shelby American then transformed them into the GT350s at their facilities

Just like these new Shelby American cars today.

Ford makes Mustangs, have regular v.i.n.

Ford makes licensed Shelby product, have regular v.i.m.

Ford sends Mustang to Shelby American in Las Vegas. Shelby American makes Shelby, have regular v.i.n and C.S.M.

Pretty simple

Hope you see the similarities

[FL SAAC]

Truly a clean spectacular S H E L B Y

You have to experience this machine

[98SVT - was 06GT]

It's a stripes and pipes car. Lowering springs and sway bars do not make an icon - any tuner kid can do that on the cheap.


Your right about that also, but no cigar or in this case no Shelby American C.S.M. Number on that tuner car that kid built...

Big deal - 66 grand for stripes, springs and a #tag (a base 2024 Mustang GT is 43). They are charging dearly and living off the history that was made in the 60s by about 13,000 cars. They are not creating new history with these cars beyond what will become fodder for a class on upselling products.
How many people are suckered into buying a Kirkham as a "real" Cobra because SA charged 40 grand for the tag on a car that was assembled by Superformance. 
PT Barnum said it best - there is a sucker born every minute.

a quotation often associated with P. T. Barnum, an American showman of the mid-19th century, although there is no evidence that he actually said it. Early instances of its use are found among salesmen, gamblers and confidence tricksters.

[98SVT - was 06GT]

It's the same discussion that goes back to the 1960s when C. S. made the first GT350
You had people saying I won't pay more for that mustang with stripes.

I will stick with history, give me a C. S. M. Numbered Shelby

This one is serial number 3 and I had the priviledge to see numero uno also.

I've never seen any published 1965/6 statements that the GT350 was not worth the extra money. The first I saw of that was for the 2006 Shelby Mustang GT where they were charging 10 grand to slap on $2,500 worth of Motorsport parts.

I'd love to see the current registry of CSM numbered cars. I'll bet it's approaching 200,000 by now. Making any car, truck or EV wearing one far from rare and valuable.
Numero Uno will probably end up in the Segerstrom. They have seem to be willing to pay a premium for the first one of each Mustang that the current SA has assembled.

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And the "Legend" lives on !

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The "Voodoo" 5.2-liter V8 engine, known for its high-revving capabilities and powerful performance in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, has faced some reliability concerns, including oil consumption and potential bearing failures.

We call it the GRENADE ENGINE

Not sure how an AI generated, copy-n-paste snippet mentioning "some reliability concerns" equates to a grenade engine. Not denying the VooDoo has some concerns, not a huge surprise for an engine spending significant time above 8K rpm, plenty of similar engines in other cars with the same issues.

From my observations most of the "concern" is over-hyped internet banter spread mostly by people who have never owned, or even driven, a 2015-2020 GT350. By far most engines that actually "grenade" are in heavily tracked cars, doesn't seem surprising to me. I agree the VooDoo is at higher risk due to the way Ford built this flat plane crank engine, especially using a UDUD crank sequence as opposed to the typical FPC sequence of UDDU that everyone else uses (including the 5.5L C8 ZO6 engine) which may have increased secondary vibrations inherent in FPC engines. Still, the huge majority of cars that are street driven or lightly tracked have no issues. Oil consumption was mainly an issue with the earlier cars, Ford did fix that late in the 2018 MY with a revised piston/ring package. Turned out low tension rings and an 8250rpm redline are not a good mix.

Regardless, my point was the VooDoo made the GT350 completely unique and special, and at $60-65K, +$10-15K more for the R, it was outstanding bang for the buck. I'm sure the new car will be a good one, I'll definitely ante up for the lottery car. But IMO it will not be as special as the 2015-2020 GT350. I will however, look forward to your review after you get yours...

[FL SAAC]

The "Voodoo" 5.2-liter V8 engine, known for its high-revving capabilities and powerful performance in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, has faced some reliability concerns, including oil consumption and

The "Voodoo" 5.2-liter V8 engine, known for its high-revving capabilities and powerful performance in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, has faced some reliability concerns, including oil consumption and potential bearing failures.

We call it the GRENADE ENGINE

Not sure how an AI generated, copy-n-paste snippet mentioning "some reliability concerns" equates to a grenade engine. Not denying the VooDoo has some concerns, not a huge surprise for an engine spending significant time above 8K rpm, plenty of similar engines in other cars with the same issues.

From my observations most of the "concern" is over-hyped internet banter spread mostly by people who have never owned, or even driven, a 2015-2020 GT350. By far most engines that actually "grenade" are in heavily tracked cars, doesn't seem surprising to me. I agree the VooDoo is at higher risk due to the way Ford built this flat plane crank engine, especially using a UDUD crank sequence as opposed to the typical FPC sequence of UDDU that everyone else uses (including the 5.5L C8 ZO6 engine) which may have increased secondary vibrations inherent in FPC engines. Still, the huge majority of cars that are street driven or lightly tracked have no issues. Oil consumption was mainly an issue with the earlier cars, Ford did fix that late in the 2018 MY with a revised piston/ring package. Turned out low tension rings and an 8250rpm redline are not a good mix.

Regardless, my point was the VooDoo made the GT350 completely unique and special, and at $60-65K, +$10-15K more for the R, it was outstanding bang for the buck. I'm sure the new car will be a good one, I'll definitely ante up for the lottery car. But IMO it will not be as special as the 2015-2020 GT350. I will however, look forward to your review after you get yours...

We call it the GRENADE ENGINE

Not sure how an AI generated, copy-n-paste snippet mentioning "some reliability concerns" equates to a grenade engine. Not denying the VooDoo has some concerns, not a huge surprise for an engine spending significant time above 8K rpm, plenty of similar engines in other cars with the same issues.

From my observations most of the "concern" is over-hyped internet banter spread mostly by people who have never owned, or even driven, a 2015-2020 GT350. By far most engines that actually "grenade" are in heavily tracked cars, doesn't seem surprising to me. I agree the VooDoo is at higher risk due to the way Ford built this flat plane crank engine, especially using a UDUD crank sequence as opposed to the typical FPC sequence of UDDU that everyone else uses (including the 5.5L C8 ZO6 engine) which may have increased secondary vibrations inherent in FPC engines. Still, the huge majority of cars that are street driven or lightly tracked have no issues. Oil consumption was mainly an issue with the earlier cars, Ford did fix that late in the 2018 MY with a revised piston/ring package. Turned out low tension rings and an 8250rpm redline are not a good mix.

Regardless, my point was the VooDoo made the GT350 completely unique and special, and at $60-65K, +$10-15K more for the R, it was outstanding bang for the buck. I'm sure the new car will be a good one, I'll definitely ante up for the lottery car. But IMO it will not be as special as the 2015-2020 GT350. I will however, look forward to your review after you get yours...

Those Ford licensed Shelby name GT350s are very nice cars.

The Voodoo when working properly is also a nice engine.

Until......kabooom!

Everyone talks about and says that C.S.M. number is not important.

But Ford piggy backed on the idea with their own "chassis number plate"

Attempting to daze and confuse those who purchased their licensed product in thinking this is the real deal, its legit we got a "chassis number" now.

Shelbeeeeeee

[FL SAAC]

Here ya go, its bonafided!

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Ronnie

Dont like the car, we love it

But we have too many things in the air today and unfortunately no place to put them.

When we opted to search for a 1966 GTH this raffle came up and we contributed about $2,000 to the cause


Did not win but we did get this lovely post card that we still have

Oh well

Like it or not, it's an interesting offering....

Like it?

Go HERE and grab a few chances to win this one and support the Club in one move.

Don't like it?

Still Go HERE and grab a few chances to win this limited production Legend...win it, drive the piss out of it for a year or so...and sell it at a handsome profit.... all the while, supporting the Club.

https://www.tapkat.org/shelby-american-automobile-club/4E2Lj9?promo=FORUM