Igooz

What kind of oil filter does this engine have? Canister or spin on? And the assumption is that torquing the oil filter correctly gets that "little" rubber seal tight enough?

My R went down production line on Monday 8/29/'16. Not sure when it will land at the dealer, maybe in 3 weeks.

Para82

There's only one - specifically made for the GT350 - torqued correctly it's locked tight.
https://lmr.com/item/FL2069ST/2016-s...350-oil-filter

(I think Rock Auto sells them for a lot cheaper)

Wouldn't hurt to buy a few - most dealers do not stock them.

996SPECticle

It hasnt been re-listed so I will assume it was a real transaction and a good sign for us used buyers. That no stripe option is money well saved, IMO.
I will guess -$3000 for not being original owner & -$4-5K for not being in a major market area and the quick fleabay flip. I'd like to know how someone could drive that ONLY 60 miles though, Granny got lucky on the penny slots

NBoost

My local Ford guy just called and wanted to know if I want a '17 R allocation. He said "insert name of giant Ford dealer in LA" has been blowing up his phone, offering to buy all 3 of his R allocations for 30k over. Why don't consumers in LA shop around? Do they know it's possible to ship a car?

Anyway, he also said '17 was the end of the run. I thought it was a 5 yr run? He said the 500 is coming in 18 or 19 so I started googling and found this...
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...py-photos-news
Hmm, wonder if they're putting twin turbos on the voo-doo...
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...t500-spy-shots
It certainly appears so, that exhaust note is identical to the 350R. My question is do they keep the 350R suspension? Anyone got a scoop?

Para82

That's expected 3 year run (really 2 if you look at the numbers) Word is the 5.0 from the GT will get the twin turbos. Rumor though.

Clear morning here, I took the GT350 out to a nice road along the beach with a smooth bridge, nobody but me on the road - I gave it some gas and started shifting at 8,250 rpm - brutal cracking sound echoing around, ballistic machine.

mywave

I bought this GT350, thanks to this forum for the tip, my local market wants $10-15k+ over msrp. So being second on title for a 60 mile car didn't bother me.

C.J. Ichiban

I'll be taking mine to Fontana for the HPDU track day tomorrow. BERY BERY EXCITE

Spyerx

:-( Wish I could make it...

There was one of these out at thunder hill last weekend. These damn cars have no right sounding as good as they do!!! Look forward to the report!!! Ford is doing some really cool stuff lately.

tasman

Have fun. had my "regular" GT350 at Road America a while back. They are a blast. Interested to see what you think CJ

Tal

Waxer

Car & Driver Lighting Lap issue just came out. G350R did a 2:51 and change at VIR. 2015 Z28 still bested it. Impressive time none the less.

Oh, and the 2015 GT3 bestest the R also. Vindicated.

Waxer

Does anyone have a good gauge on productoin numbers for R, Track Pack and Tech Pack?

stuntman

Different days (years) different pavement, different drivers, LL is a joke with no constants.

85Gold

Roughly 2016 500R, 3500 tech/base and 1500 track pack. Dealers tended to order spec cars as Tech for the Waxer mkt.

Peter

Waxer

So 2017 production is about the same then? Totals 1000 Rs, 7000 Tech and 3000 track?

Waxer

Isn't that true when times are compared in most cases year to year regardless of tester and source?

It's not perfect but it gives us an idea of performance ability and how it's progressed over the years.