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Shelby American has brought the GT350 nameplate back to life, but there’s a catch—it’s not the same GT350 we fell in love with from 2015 to 2020. This isn’t a Ford production car featuring the glorious, high-revving 5.2-liter flat-plane crank Voodoo V8. Instead, the new GT350 is Shelby’s independent creation, powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 and packing enough firepower to make any muscle car enthusiast drool.
As enthusiasts who own a 2017 Shelby GT350, we can’t help but feel like this new GT350 is a bit of a cheat code. Sure, the new 2025 GT350 is brutally powerful, but without the mechanical symphony of the Voodoo engine spinning past 8,000 rpm, it’s hard not to miss what made the previous generation a truly special machine. Let’s dive into the details and see what this latest GT350 has to offer.
A New GT350 with an Old Name
This 2025 Shelby GT350 is not a Ford-backed project. Shelby American is taking the reins entirely, with help from Michigan-based Turn Key Automotive/Motorsports. The result is a car that borrows the GT350 badge but redefines it with a focus on modern performance upgrades and race-ready features.
Under the hood, you’ll find Ford’s venerable 5.0-liter Coyote V8. Shelby offers two versions: a naturally aspirated variant producing 480 horsepower (essentially the same output as a Mustang GT) and a supercharged version with a Whipple blower cranking out a staggering 810 horsepower. If that sounds familiar, it’s because these power levels mirror what Shelby offers in the Super Snake lineup, with the optional GT350R pushing it even further to 830 horsepower.
While the flat-plane crank of the Voodoo engine is gone, the supercharged Coyote delivers plenty of grunt and retains a traditional V8 growl that should satisfy most speed freaks. But if you’ve ever experienced the visceral high-rpm frenzy of the Voodoo, you know it’s hard to replace that magic.
Built for the Street or the Track
The 2025 Shelby GT350 isn’t just about raw power; Shelby has dialed up the chassis tuning as well. The standard model features upgraded suspension, a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, and an enhanced exhaust for a more aggressive note. While details on suspension and aerodynamic improvements are scarce, Shelby promises a balance between track capability and daily-driving comfort.
For those who crave an even more hardcore experience, the GT350R takes things to another level. It gets a fully adjustable suspension, Alcon racing brakes, a carbon-fiber interior “tub,” an integrated roll cage, and a suite of track-focused upgrades aimed at dominating road courses. Production of the GT350R is limited to just 36 units, and Shelby is also collaborating on a dedicated track-only version for Trans Am racing, underscoring its motorsports ambitions.
A Nod to History
In a nod to its roots, production of the 2025 Shelby GT350 will be limited to 562 units—the same number as the original GT350 from 1965. Prices start at $104,999 for the supercharged model, but costs for the naturally aspirated version and the GT350R remain unclear. The cars will be available through Shelby-authorized Ford dealers in the United States, and a limited number will be produced for international markets.
The 2025 Shelby GT350 is undeniably an impressive machine, blending modern Shelby performance with historical inspiration. But for purists, it’s hard to look past the absence of the Voodoo engine. The high-revving flat-plane crank V8 made the last GT350 one of the most unique Mustangs ever built, and the new model—despite its monstrous power—feels more like a muscle car than the precision-engineered machine it once was.
If outright performance and exclusivity are your priorities, the new GT350 might be the car for you. But for those who experienced the raw, unfiltered magic of the 2015-2020 GT350, this new iteration, while exciting, doesn’t quite hit the same emotional high notes.
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