The Shelby GT350 has undergone a few improvements
for the 2019 model year; improved precision, added balance, and the same
raucous 5.2-liter V8 make it more potent both on the road and on the track.
The standard MagneRide suspension has been
recalibrated with new springs and revised damping, making it even sharper.
Using Ford Performance’s competitive track testing as a reference point, the
Shelby GT350’s electric power-assist three-mode electronic stability control
settings have also been enhanced.
Together with Michelin, Ford also made sure that the
GT350 received even more grip. New Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires with a
Shelby-specific tread pattern – 295/35 front and 305/35 rear – wrap around new
19-inch aluminum wheels. The same six-piston front and four-piston rear caliper
Brembo brakes carry over, and a revised spoiler with an optional Gurney flap
are now available for 2019 and help improve aerodynamics.
Underhood, the Shelby GT350’s high-revving 5.2-liter
V8 remains; redline rests at 8,250 rpm. The unit produces the same 526
hp and 581 Nm of torque,
and comes paired to a Tremec six-speed manual transmission.
