Similar to the dripped item info showed, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R will not be returning in 2021. With the set goes the 5.2-liter flat-plane-crank V8 and its exotic soundtrack. We asked Ford about this engines future, however were offered the requirement, “no future item talk” reaction. So for the time being, Fords 8,250-rpm work of art has no home.
As a side, Ford let us loose for a day with the GT350 Heritage Edition last week when it provided the sad news to us. You can check out about that experience here.
Ford likewise offered the following statement on the discontinuation of the model:
Just like the leaked product info showed, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT350R wont be returning in 2021. Ford quietly and discreetly updated the GT350 and GT350R over the years. Seeing as its still a new product, we imagine itll stick around right up until Ford calls it stops on this Mustang.
” With the 760 horsepower Shelby GT500 now completely stride, we will finish production of Shelby GT350 and GT350R this fall as prepared. This makes the method for brand-new additions to delight our passionate Mustang fans for 2021 design year– consisting of the limited-edition Mach 1.”
Ford quietly and discreetly upgraded the GT350 and GT350R throughout the years. Our most recent drive in the vehicle was in the GT350R on track. Now we understand that this updated (for 2020) GT350R just has one year of life in it, making it a severe catch if you find yourself lucky enough to own one.
With the GT350 and GT350R out of the picture, the fast and uber-expensive GT500 is the only Shelby-branded Mustang left in the lineup. Viewing as its still a brand-new product, we picture itll stay right up until Ford calls it gives up on this Mustang. In the meantime, we bid the GT350 farewell, and thank it for its wonderful service.
To be fair to Ford, this generation of Mustang probably isnt long for the world anyway. Still, well miss out on the GT350 in the 2021 and 2022 Mustang lineup.
