Ford Shelby GT350R

When the Ford Shelby GT350R was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, it was billed as Ford’s answer to the Camaro Z/28. According to multiple sources, it lived up to that billing in a recent lap around the legendary Nurburgring track in Germany—and then some.

According to unconfirmed sources, the GT350R has reportedly recorded a 7:32.19 lap time approximately one year after the Z/28 clocked a lap time of 7:37.47 seconds on the track. That puts it in the same league with cars like the Ferrari Italia 458 and Nissan GT-R, according to Autoblog.

You can learn more about the GT350R in our original post.

And you can expect Chevrolet to have an answer to Shelby’s impressive lap time soon once it unveils its new Camaro for 2016.

 

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Author: David Fuller

David Fuller is OnAllCylinders' managing editor. During his 20-year career in the auto industry, he has covered a variety of races, shows, and industry events and has authored articles for multiple magazines. He has also partnered with mainstream and trade publications on a wide range of editorial projects. In 2012, he helped establish OnAllCylinders, where he enjoys covering all facets of hot rodding and racing.