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Interior, Infotainment, and Cargo

At first glance, the Shelby GT350 interior appears identical to that of the regular Ford Mustang. The mix of modern and retro styling is sweet, and front-seat legroom is abundant. Although faux-suede trim and Shelby badging are specific to the GT350 and add some differentiation, the plentiful hard plastics look and feel low-grade for a car at this price point. A pair of standard Recaro front sport seats are supportive yet still quite comfortable but only offer basic seat adjustments. We like the thin cross section of the flat-bottom steering wheel, which avoids the thick-rim trend. The GT350 is a hoot at the track and also an agreeable travel companion. In our testing, it held the second-most carry-ons and the most interior storage space among its space-challenged competitors. The back seat stows with a pull-strap release and folds up by hand. Only the Dodge Challenger we tested held more luggage than the Shelby.

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Overview

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is a powerful, high-strung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. Its special 5.2-liter V-8—code-named Voodoo, with good reason—makes 526 horsepower and revs to a dizzying 8250 rpm with an unforgettable shriek that sounds more Ferrari than Ford. The GT350’s suspension is tuned tautly enough to handle cornering at race-track speeds without being bone-jarring on the street, and it has brakes to match. If you’re a dedicated track rat, want even more on-track performance, and don’t care if your GT350 is uncomfortable to drive on the road, there’s the all-out GT350R. It’s fitted with stiffer race-ready suspension, lightweight carbon-fiber wheels, and more aggressive aerodynamic components.

The End Of An Era

Initially, 2013 was slated to be the final year of production for the Shelby GT350. This fact was confirmed by Shelby American shortly following the 2013 GT350’s release. Shelby, instead, intended to ramp up the promotion of the company’s GT500 post-production offerings. However, Ford Performance quickly intervened, offering their own variant of the GT350 for sale to the general public.

Today, the 2013 Shelby GT350 is remembered as the final rendition of a timeless classic, under the direct advisory of Shelby American. This classic Mustang served as a further extension of a plan put in motion by Carrol Shelby, almost 50 years earlier. With enough performance merit to silence all skeptics, and a stylish, aggressive appearance, it is safe to say that Carroll Shelby would have been quite proud for the 2013 GT350 to carry his name.

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Engine, Transmission, and Performance

Rock ‘n’ roll ain’t noise pollution. Neither is the ungodly roar from Ford’s raucous, high-revving 526-hp V-8, code-named Voodoo. Like learning how to be a snake charmer, taming the wild engine takes time and tenacity. Its natural aspiration and peaky nature make it docile at low revs. Crest 4000 rpm, however, and a thrust-filled crescendo builds until the 8250-rpm redline. Likewise, the six-speed shifter slots precisely into each gear and rewards ratcheting through the ratios. The buoyant clutch is effortless, with fluid feedback that doesn’t punish your left leg in stop-and-go traffic. In our testing, the GT350 shot from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds; the R version was a tad quicker at 3.9. Both trail behind the high-powered Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger but contend with other high-dollar rivals. It has a hair-raising soundtrack and ethereal track ability, yet the Shelby GT350 is still surprisingly livable in daily driving. Add tenacious grip, brilliant brakes, and satisfying steering, and you are treated to a symphony not just of sound but of pure, unbridled driving pleasure. Regardless of model, the Shelby’s chassis is excellent; its limits are easily explored and exploited. The electrically assisted steering performs best on smooth surfaces at any speed, but it can be unpredictable on choppy streets where darting reverberations are disconcerting. The touchy brake pedal on our GT350 test car took some getting used to. Its initial bite was met with a tremendous response that felt too eager around town. That same feeling provided fortuitous reprieve at high speed, however.

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О модели и сборке:

Вторая моя работа, с Американскими автомобилями, от фирмы AMT/Ertl, в 25-м масштабе.
Деталей в ките около 130 штук, отлиты вполне качественно и с хорошей детализацией, утяжин оказалось не так много, в основном, они на кузовных деталях. Стыки пресс-форм присутствуют практически на каждой детали. Детали требуют подгонки перед сборкой. Отдельная история — это заводской хром. Он вполне качественный, но питатели и стыки пресс-форм, выполнены на видимых местах, поэтому без Алклада не обошлось. Остекление дополнительно полировалось. Из допов, были использованы провода и фототравление от «Хобби Дизайна» и «MCG». В салоне использовался флок и ремни, которые, были изготовленные из старого зонта. Пряжки ремней, были «выпилены» из остатков литника. Работа с салоном и моторным отсеком представлена на промежуточных фотографиях.
Для окраски деталей, использовались нитровые и акриловые краски от Тамии. В качестве цвета базы использовались краски, оставшиеся от предыдущих моделей, которые были смешаны. В качестве финишного покрытия, использован — лак TS-13. Для имитации хрома оконных рамок — Тамиевская краска TS-83.
Чем закончились мои труды — предлагаю Вашему вниманию.                                  

Freedom Of Style

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In the years immediately following its re-release, the GT350 was only offered in a relatively limited number of colors. However, the 2013 Shelby GT350 was offered in an abundant number of colors. In fact, Shelby American offered this post-production kit in combination with Mustangs of any base color.

Additionally, the GT350 was offered with a consumer’s choice between three different colors of race stripes, including Satin Black, Silver, and Gloss White. Azure Blue Metallic colored stripes were also offered for all GT350s painted Performance White or Ingot Silver.

Though the 2013 Shelby GT350 still carried the bulk of the series’ signature accents and trim, many consumers noticed that the car itself looked much closer in appearance to that of the year’s stock Mustang, than had traditionally been the case. However, the GT350 did indeed retain a sporty, aggressive look nonetheless, both in its coupe and convertible forms.

Об Автомобиле:

По данным, различных интернет-источников, Первые модели Ford Mustang очень много унаследовали от «Фалькона». На начальном этапе производства автомобиль оснащали двумя видами двигателей:
V6 объемом 2,7 литра, мощностью 101 л.с.
V8 с объемом 4,6 и мощностью 271 л.с.
Ford Mustang был популярен среди молодежи, за свою мощь и внешний дизайн, понятно, что не каждый мог позволить себе данный автомобиль, а тем более студент, но тем не менее чуть ли не каждый третий американский парень мечтал о своем собственном, так называемом Muscle car.
Изначально Мустанг представили в двух комплектациях, разница составляла в типе кузова (купе и кабриолет), а также салоном. Лучшая комплектация называлась «Ралли Пак», в ней кроме спидометра, уровня топлива и температуры, был также тахометр и часы.
Далее «Форд» работал над увеличением мощности имеющихся моторов:
из V8 164 л.с. объемом 4062 куб. см. получили 200 л.с.
из 101 л.с. объемом 2656 куб. см. превратился в 120 л.с. объемом 3125 куб. см.
Через некоторое время ажиотаж вокруг Мустанга стал падать и тогда руководители нашли другое направление для своих автомобилей — автоспорт! На тот момент самой популярной гонкой США была NASCAR, где господствовал «Шевроле». Компания Форд обратилась настоящему профессионалу в мире спорта — Керолу Шелби. Отсюда началась история Ford Mustang Shelby.
Рассмотрим основные доработки, которые сделали из стандартного Мустанга настоящий боевой болид:
на двигатель была установлена обновленная алюминиевая ГБЦ;
модифицирована система ГРМ;
изменена степень сжатия и система питания двигателя;
добавлен дополнительный воздухозаборник на капоте.
На выходе получаем двигатель V8, но мощностью 364 л.с. Если у стандартных Мустангов диаметр колеса составлял 32,5 и 35 см, то у Шелби Мустанга диаметр был 37,5 и ширина 19,4 см. Разгон до 100 км/ч уменьшился до 6,8 секунд. Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 выигрывал все соревнования.
Впоследствии наследником стала Кобра, полное название было Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500, основным отличием от стандартной модели GT350 стало наличие механического наддува (иначе суперчарджер), который поднял мощность двигателя до 505 л.с.
Выпускался данный автомобиль достаточно короткий период — 6 месяцев и далее был снят с производства.
Стоимость этого автомобиля, в настоящее время, составляет около 350 тыс. $.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

If you’re entranced with the GT350, we think there’s only one way to go: with the standard model, which is thousands less than the edgy GT350R. Forgo the short list of options; the GT350 comes thoroughly equipped for serious track driving, with standard Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 track-focused tires, and coolers for oil, transmission, and differential. But know that similarly priced competitors such as the 650-hp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and 717-hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat are far more powerful and faster in a straight line—the Camaro is also a great race-track car—which makes them viable competitors and worthy of consideration. And then there’s this: Ford is bringing a new 2020 Shelby GT 500 to market with a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 (not the Voodoo engine) with 760 hp.

Classic Concept, Refined Design

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The 2013 Mustang Shelby GT350 came equipped with a 5.0 liter V8, which was offered in three individual forms. The first of which, was a standard, naturally-aspirated 430 horsepower variant, though this engine’s output could be stretched to 450 horsepower with the addition of an optional cold air intake kit.

The second of these offerings came in the form of a supercharged Ford racing powerplant, which produced 525 horsepower. An optional high-output supercharged engine was also available for purchase, which was rated quite impressively at 624 horsepower.

An automatic transmission was only available to consumers who purchased the 2013 GT350 in its naturally-aspirated form. Otherwise, the 5.0 liter V8’s output was directed downstream through a six-speed manual transmission.

Additional performance accessories found on the 2013 GT350 included a Shelby Racing suspension kit, Borla exhaust system, and upgraded Wilwood brakes. The 2013 GT350 also came standard with custom Goodyear Performance tires, which were installed on a set of 19” wheels. Optionally, consumers could purchase even larger brakes, a single-piece driveshaft, and an upgraded cooling system.