Gran Turismo - Evolution of the Shelby GT350/GT350R 65' [4K]

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The Ford Motor Company introduced the Mustang compact sportscar in 1964, and to raise its sporty image for better sales, they decided to enter the car in SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) racing.

In its regulations, it was possible to attain homologation if more than 100 cars were produced, but changes in the engine, suspension, or brakes were not allowed. The only thing that was allowed was weight reductions based on the specifications of commercial cars.

Ford decided to produce and sell a commercial car with powerful performance and asked the help of Shelby American, led by Carroll Shelby. The car that came forth in 1965 was the GT350, based on the Mustang Fastback.

Because the car was built to race almost as is, the hood is made of FRP with an air intake, the chassis is equipped with hard racing suspension and an LSD, and the transmission casing is made of lightweight aluminum. Being a pure racing machine, there are no rear seats, no heater, no power steering, or any sound-proofing materials. Furthermore, the battery is mounted in the trunk for better weight distribution, and the spare tire is stored inside the passenger compartment for the same reason.

The engine was a tuned 4.7 L OHV high-performance 289 that was optionally available in the Mustangs and produced 301 BHP and 45.6 kg/fm torque. Of course in the SCCA races, it dominated the top ranks for 3 years straight.