2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350: Dream Sports Car

This Isn't "Just" a 2017 Mustang

Normally, when you're shopping for a used car, newer sounds better.

The 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 is a completely different story.

This is a car from an era enthusiasts are going to miss. A high-revving, naturally aspirated V8. A real manual transmission. Rear-wheel drive. No attempt to make the driving experience quiet, effortless, or ordinary.

And this one has only around 44,000 miles.

The Engine Is the Star

Under the hood is Ford's legendary 5.2L "Voodoo" V8, producing an incredible 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

The flat-plane-crank V8 can rev all the way to 8,250 RPM, giving the GT350 a sound and personality unlike a traditional Mustang GT. Ford developed this engine specifically for the Shelby GT350 and GT350R.

It's the kind of engine that makes you look for an excuse to take the long way home.

And Yes, It's a Manual

No automatic. No paddle shifters.

The GT350 was built with a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission, putting the driver completely in control.

For someone shopping specifically for an enthusiast car, that matters. Performance cars have continued getting quicker and more technologically advanced, but experiences like this have become much harder to find.

Only 44K Miles

This is where this particular GT350 becomes even more interesting.

For a vehicle that's now approaching a decade old, approximately 44,000 miles is remarkably low usage.

You're getting the character of an older enthusiast car without looking at something that's spent its entire life accumulating highway miles.

And on a vehicle like the Shelby GT350, mileage matters.

It's More Than Straight-Line Speed

The Shelby name isn't here just for looks.

Ford built the GT350 to be a serious driver's car, with features engineered around handling and track performance, including:

MagneRide adaptive suspension
Brembo performance brakes
TORSEN limited-slip differential
Performance cooling systems
Rear-wheel drive
Staggered performance wheels
Driver-selectable performance settings

The result is a Mustang that feels special before you even get anywhere near its limits.

Why Buy a 2017 Performance Car?

Because sometimes older is exactly what you want.

The GT350 comes from a period when Ford could put a naturally aspirated 5.2L V8 capable of revving past 8,000 RPM into a Mustang and pair it exclusively with a manual transmission.

That's not outdated technology.

That's an experience.

If your priority is the newest touchscreen or the most driver assists possible, there are newer cars for you.

If you want to hear the engine, shift your own gears and actually feel involved every time you drive, this GT350 starts making a lot more sense.

This One Is for the Enthusiast

The 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 isn't trying to be the practical choice.

It's the car you buy because opening the garage should make you excited.

With approximately 44K miles, 526 horsepower, a 5.2L Voodoo V8 and a 6-speed manual, this is one of those vehicles that deserves to be appreciated for exactly what it is.

Come see it at Dream Work Automotive in Charlotte, NC and, more importantly, hear it in person.

Because this is one Mustang that a photo simply can't explain.