Shelby's GT350 twins are back, and they're not messing around.
The 2025 Shelby GT350 and GT350R have returned to terrorize track days and street races alike. Shelby American isn't building these for posers or Instagram influencers.
Raw Power That Matters
The base GT350 starts with Ford's 5.0-liter Coyote V8 pushing 480 horsepower in naturally aspirated form. Not enough? Bolt on the optional supercharger and watch that number explode to 810 horsepower.
The GT350R laughs at your "base model" concerns with a factory-supercharged 5.0-liter V8 making 830 horsepower. It's the kind of power that requires skill, not just a heavy wallet.
Transmission options split the difference between daily usability and track purity. The GT350 offers both manual and automatic options. The GT350R? Manual only. Three pedals or go home.
Built For Drivers, Not Posers
The GT350 isn't just an engine swap and badge job:
- Borla cat-back exhaust that sounds like Satan's alarm clock
- Lowered suspension with upgraded sway bars for flat cornering
- 20-inch forged wheels that look menacing and reduce unsprung weight
The GT350R takes track readiness to obsessive levels. JRI suspension, Alcon Racing brakes, and Forge-line racing wheels are just the appetizers. Carbon fiber body components shave weight. Inside, Sparco racing seats with 4-point harnesses keep you planted while the roll cage keeps you alive.
Exclusivity By Design
Shelby's building exactly 562 units of the GT350. That's not a random number—it matches the original 1965 production run.
Want the GT350R? Good luck. Only 36 examples will exist. You'll have better odds dating a supermodel than finding one of these for sale in five years.
These aren't mass-produced muscle cars. They're hand-built weapons designed by people who understand that driving isn't just transportation—it's therapy.
The GT350 twins don't care about your comfort or your fuel economy. They exist for one purpose: delivering mechanical violence through your right foot. And they deliver it with historical reverence and modern engineering.
If you're looking for the automotive equivalent of a polite handshake, look elsewhere. These Shelbys only know how to throw punches.
