Juppitèr Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Those born around the 70s probably heard stories related to the Mustang Shelby GT 350 , an emblematic car of the time, missed by its design, the power of the engine and technological advances for one of Ford's most acclaimed models at that time. Many people remember him for the leading role he had in the movie Bullit, released in 1968, where the Ford Mustang GT debuted in one of the most stellar roles, being led by American actor Steve Mc Quee n, who played a detective , that thanks to the power and speed of his car could travel the most challenging roads, leaving practically unharmed of the most difficult tests. Since then Mustang became a benchmark in the automotive industry and the model was successfully marketed until 1969 , becoming a great legend that was transmitted from generation to generation, to the point that many families were encouraged to buy it and take care of it until the possibility to access one of the renewed models of the series. Today, 50 years after the movie Bullit was released, the sixth generation of the Mustang Shelby GT 350 appears before the eyes of Colombia , which although retains many of the attributes of the time, related to power and speed, stands out for its elegance , grandeur and seduction. His presence does not go unnoticed, nor does the presence of the cobra that he has printed, even in the key. The new Mustang Shelby GT 350 carries the DNA of the cobra , with an 'artificial intelligence' given by the technology, an exceptional intuition thanks to its sensors, the ability to maneuver the curves and an irresistible seduction both in its external appearance and in the inside. Like the cobras, this car calculates the movements and does not stop before any obstacle. More resistance from its exterior design A look from the front of GT 350 reveals the enormous air vents in both the ventilated aluminum hood, the blind and the fenders. The bonnet is designed to distribute air better and give the vehicle more aerodynamic load, pressing it against the ground to increase grip at high speed and minimize resistance caused by air. This is what is known as downforce in the automotive world slang. On the other hand, the air vents of the shutter have the objective of reducing the aerodynamic drag and those of the front mudguards circulate the hot air produced by the engine, while demarcating the design lines in the doors, taking into account that the width of the front axle is larger and the fenders are wider . In the rear, it has a diffuser and dual exhaust outlets, which allow better performance in the field and the components under the body, such as the lower protective cover, also play an important role. Draw attention to the 19-inch black wheels , which beyond the aesthetic were designed so that the waste left by the brake pads are not as noticeable as would happen if the wheels were silver. Intelligent from start to finish The access key to the Shelby Mustang GT350 is intelligent and allows activating the SYNC information system , which uses voice commands to control several of the vehicle's functions, such as sound, the reversing camera and other services offered by other external devices. connected by Bluetooth, which are displayed on its 4.2-inch screen. The power button is a striking red color and by pressing it lets you feel the power of the engine. The sound is magical and enveloping like the cobra that is drawn on the steering wheel of the canopy covered in alcantara and leather, where the buttons that allow to choose the modes of operation, direction and suspension are also highlighted. Among the most striking systems of this model, is the Performance Light Shift Indicator , which projects onto the windshield a dashboard indicating the moment to operate the gearbox, according to the chosen operating mode, whose options are: Tach (Tachometer) ), Track (track) and Drag (start). In Tach mode, the lights are lit from left to right, in Track it is illuminated from the ends until a bar is completed and in Drag mode it flashes, all to indicate the correct moment to raise the change . Runway performance With its 1,705 kilos of weight, the GT350 is a sports car of great performance , designed to provide full control at full speed in a circuit. "The grip and braking ability are simply exceptional," says Rubén Hoyo, editor in chief of Autocosmos , who had the opportunity to take the test drive in Mexico. The expert in automotive journalism emphasizes that the direction is precise and fast, the brakes are efficient and the chassis, with all its mechanical and electronic devices, is impeccable. And is not for less. It is a sports vehicle with 5.2-liter V8 engine , assembled by hand, which develops 526 horsepower (hp) at 7,500 revolutions per minute. It has a MagneRide suspension , which allows you to adjust the hardness of the shock absorbers in record time, being the first Ford to use this type of suspension, exclusive of high-end vehicles such as the Corvette or Ferrari 458, to name a few. It also uses a flat crankshaft, similar to the Ferrari V8, which being lighter allows the vehicle to turn faster, sending power to the rear wheels, through a limited skid system. The braking system, of the Brembo brand, has two-piece floating discs , one of 15.5 inches forward and one of 15 rear, with six and four piston calipers respectively, which allow optimal braking performance. The manufacturers of this vehicle thought about everything a sports car needs when competing in circuits with a high presence of curves, where intelligence, expertise, good performance and fast response of the vehicle are required to maneuver in a curve at maximum speed, without affecting the performance of the car, or put the driver's life at risk. It is a mixture of human and artificial intelligence, which makes it a "movie" car, as one of its predecessors showed in its debut 40 years ago.
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