Weve recently finished building the car and we are now in the final development stage prior to its debut at goodwoods 75th members meeting. This particular climb stars the new ford performance lineup, like the 2016 mustang shelby gt350r. Its that time of year again goodwood festival of speed. Watch ben collins assault goodwood s hill with a mustang shelby gt350r. Jun 26, 2015 our car experts choose every product we feature. Goodwood is worldfamous for horsepower, whether thats of. Racing in the sccas bproduction class, shelby was fords answer to winning the road racing championship for several years. Ford mustang gt350r at the goodwood festival of speed. R race car, which utterly obliterated the pikes peak hill climb record last year and would easily have done the same at goodwood if. Jun 29, 2015 two stars from the new ford performance lineup, the 2016 mustang shelby gt350r and focus rs, took on the famous hill climb during this past weekends goodwood festival of speed in england. Jun 26, 2015 the ford mustang gt350r climbs the famous hill at goodwood festival of speed 2015. This was the final test for the cheetah and the shelby gt350r prior to goodwoods 75th members meeting and the graham hill trophy. It is a thoroughbred street car making use of technology and ingenuity to deliver performance few enthusiasts have ever experienced. Everything went well for the cars initial shake down.
Ford shelby gt350 and gt350r mustang named to the car and. On completion of all three missions from the learner experience, young drivers will graduate with the final experience on the historic goodwood motor circuit. Jul 31, 2015 friday the 24th we were testing at brands hatch with larry tuckers recently completed shelby mustang gt350r. One of the most iconic performance nameplates of all times, the allnew shelby gt350 and gt350r are the. The ultrahighperformance ford gt brings the driving experience of the le manswinning ford gt race car to the road, using innovative technologies. The allnew 2020 mustang shelby gt500 will produce 760 horsepower and 625 lbft of torque, making it the most powerful streetlegal ford everwith the most power and torque. Watch ben collins assault goodwoods hill with a mustang shelby gt350r. Ford brings silver screen icon to goodwood with longlost 68. Nov 05, 2015 but whats it like as an everyday driver. Ben collins, formerly the stig on top gear, introduced the brits to the all new shelby gt350r at the goodwood festival of speed today in england watch how the ford mustang gt350r climbs the famous hill at goodwood festival of speed 2015.
Bmw m3 e30 driven by former bmw works driver roberto ravaglia at goodwood, this car was built for the 1987 world touring car championship. Gt350 on super sports and just shy of the gt350r s 1. Ben collins to drive new gt350r at goodwood by jonathon klein june 24, 2015 for those that religiously watch or rather used to watch top gear, the name ben collins will be quite well known to you. The mustangs 526horsepower and flatplane crank v8 is the. Goodwood motor circuit driving experiences west sussex. Car dealers in goodwood, western cape, south africa. Buckle up for this ultimate thrillseeking experience.
The ford shelby mustang gt350r literally showed its driver who was boss at the goodwood festival of speed. Ford gt and mustang gt4 demonstrate ford road and race. The historic two and ahalfmile circuit, with its famously long and demanding sweeps and curves, provides a real challenge and joy for any driver who loves the feeling of high speed. This citroen was the worlds most powerful fwd car 60s morgan plus four race car tested on the road. This guys a pro and he can hardly handle the mustang shelby. A rare ford gt70 rally car one of only six built and developed at goodwood in the 1970s has been fully restored and will perform on the goodwood hillclimb at the festival of speed in july. Miles won the race, proving the raceability and viability and airworthiness of the venice crewtuned pony car. Sep 11, 2017 the racing at the goodwood revival this past weekend was no joke. Its the realworld livability of the new shelby that most will have to. Powered up the goodwood hillclimb for the first time by a 3. The ultrahighperformance ford gt road car makes its goodwood hillclimb debut alongside the ford mustang gt4 race car on show in europe for the first time, at the 2017 goodwood festival of speed. Ford chip ganassi racing drivers billy johnson, andy priaulx and harry tincknell are taking the wheel of the 216 mph ford gt to tackle the. The shelby gt350r mustang is a nocompromise car in the pursuit of maximum track capability, said raj nair, ford group vice president, global product development. Thats why, for this years goodwood festival of speed, collins will be piloting the new ford gt350r up lord marchs hill climb.
Two stars from the new ford performance lineup, the 2016 mustang shelby gt350r and focus rs, took on the famous hill climb during this past weekends goodwood festival of. Ford gt and mustang gt4 goodwood festival of speed 2017. An indepth look at the carbonfiber technology in the ford mustang shelby gt350rs wheels. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 rated for 760 hp. But nevertheless, ben collins is still the stig at heart.
Performance hot laps in sussex goodwood motor circuit. Until the gt500 thunders its way into the muscle car wars, the gt350r will be the baddest and most track capable mustang on the market. Goodwood is worldfamous for horsepower, whether thats of an equine variety or engine powered. Ford brings silver screen icon to goodwood with longlost. Driving experiences in sussex goodwood motor circuit. The gt350r production car was unveiled in january, and is one of more than 12 new vehicles ford performance will bring to market through 2020. Feel the power of performance driving like never before as you reach high speeds on one of the most challenging circuits in. Jul 10, 2015 an indepth look at the carbonfiber technology in the ford mustang shelby gt350r s wheels. Jun 24, 2015 in the provisional list of drivers and riders for the 2015 edition of the goodwood festival of speed, we saw that ben collins is the man that will drive the 2016 shelby gt350r mustang, the most. In the first video is the mustang, driven by ben collins, professional racing driver and former stig. Jun 24, 2015 but nevertheless, ben collins is still the stig at heart. Driven by professional driver on closed private roads. This will be the cars first competitive outing since 1973.
Etypes dance around goodwood with ferrari breadvan in chase. The 2019 ford mustang shelby gt350 benefits from stickier tires and revised chassis tuning to be a more capable driver s car. Ford mustang gt350r at goodwood festival of speed 2015. Oct 27, 2017 spring had arrived just in time for last thursdays test at goodwood motor circuit. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350 is a powerful, highstrung muscle car designed to rock race tracks while still being at home on the street. Some final adjustments are being made now before we all head down later this week. Since its introduction, sports car enthusiasts have. A goodwood racing instructor will drive you around the historic circuit in a highperformance bmw m4 from the ultimate driving fleet. Im starting to feel a bit sorry for ben collins now. The ford mustang gt350r climbs the famous hill at goodwood festival of speed 2015.
Not only did it not seem any faster than the gt350r from a couple years ago, it also didnt seem as fast as the gt350r. And he isnt content to just live it up in a ford fiesta on public roads. The goodwood festival of speed is not a serious event, it is a showcase that is sometimes driven at a higher effort if the person or manufacturer is trying to beat the record like vw did, but even then that car was likely well under 100% driven. Friday the 24th we were testing at brands hatch with larry tuckers recently completed shelby mustang gt350r. Feel the power of performance driving like never before as you reach high speeds on one of the most challenging circuits in the uk. Ford gt and mustang gt4 demonstration at goodwood festival. Putting their new skills to the test, drivers will experience the thrill of completing a full lap alongside their driving instructor. Aug 28, 2017 plus, they say its more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Going for a run on the famous hill climb, the street legal track demon managed to test. Plus, they say its more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. Allnew ford fiesta makes uk debut at goodwood alongside sporty new ford smax stline model shown for the first time. Former stig ben collins to drive a 2016 shelby gt350r.
Former stig ben collins to drive a 2016 shelby gt350r mustang. He cant do anything without being referred to as the former stig from top gear. Drivers were pushing their priceless race cars to their limits against each other for the chance at victory, but it seems one. The fastest car on the course, of course, was volkswagens i.
Ted sutton l and jim marietta to honor that achievement and its driver, the original venice crew has announced a special edition of its shelbyauthorized continuation gt350. The stig er ben collins to drive new gt350r at goodwood. Ford gt and mustang gt4 demonstration at goodwood festival 2017. In the provisional list of drivers and riders for the 2015 edition of the goodwood festival of speed, we saw that ben collins is the man that will drive the 2016 shelby gt350r mustang, the most. Ford gt70 at goodwood 2002 classic driver magazine.
Goodwood, uk, june 29, 2017 the ultrahighperformance ford gt road car makes its goodwood hillclimb debut alongside the ford mustang gt4 race car, on show in europe for the first time, at the 2017 goodwood festival of. The racing at the goodwood revival this past weekend was no joke. Watch the ford mustang gt350r make a run at the 2015 goodwood festival of speed video horsepowerkings june 26, 2015. Ford details shelby gt350rs awesome carbonfiber wheels. Find a car dealership in your area and view the used car stock on their showroom floor. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. We can almost hear the sweet sound of our favorite cars as they make the climb up that famous hill.
Sebring from the seat of a mustang gt350 by goodwood road. The goodwood driving experiences that we have on offer suit all budgets and booking couldnt be any easier, just find the driving experience you are looking for, buy a voucher or book directly onto one of the available dates. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 175 shelby gt350 models nationwide. This marks the 10th time a version of fords pony car has been named to the prestigious list. Two stars from the new ford performance lineup, the 2016 mustang shelby gt350r and focus rs, took on the famous hill climb during this past weekends goodwood festival of speed in england.
Neither car was driven properly at their respective events. Jun 29, 2017 goodwood, uk, june 29, 2017 the ultrahighperformance ford gt road car makes its goodwood hillclimb debut alongside the ford mustang gt4 race car, on show in europe for the first time, at the 2017 goodwood festival of speed. Jul 08, 2019 the goodwood festival of speed is not a serious event, it is a showcase that is sometimes driven at a higher effort if the person or manufacturer is trying to beat the record like vw did, but even then that car was likely well under 100% driven. The historic twoandahalfmile circuit, with its famously long and demanding sweeps and curves, provides a real challenge and joy for any driver who loves the feeling of high speed. The ultrahighperformance ford gt road car makes its goodwood hillclimb debut alongside the ford mustang gt4 race car, on show in europe for the first time, at the 2017 goodwood festival of speed. See more ideas about ken miles, ford gt and race cars. After all, unlike the more extreme trackoriented gt350r, most buyers are likely to spend more time on the road in the gt350 than lapping it on race circuits. Enjoy an exhilarating driving experience in a bmw on the circuit or lowgrip area. Its the realworld livability of the new shelby that most will have to contend with when driving the car. Jul 08, 2019 not only did it not seem any faster than the gt350r from a couple years ago, it also didnt seem as fast as the gt350r. Ford mustang shelby gt350r at lightning lap 2016 youtube. Ford gt, mustang gt4 demonstrate ford road and race.
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