The Magic Underneath the Shelby GT350

By TMS Editor - February 19, 2016

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The first thing that typically comes to mind when thinking about the new Shelby GT350 is that 527-horsepower, 5.2-liter Voodoo V8, and rightfully so. After all, that flat-plane crank engine is the heart of Ford’s new track monster.

Still, as the TestDrivenTV video below shows, some of the most unique performance features of the Shelby lie underneath the shell – especially when it comes to keeping this beautiful beast cool.

For example, unlike the Mustang GT, the Shelby features massive slabs of aerodynamic cladding to smooth the airflow underneath at speed, and direct air where it’s needed for cooling. The more track-focused car also has a kick-up on the lower shield that directs air up into the transmission tunnel for additional cooling.

Then there’s the electric pump at the rear that circulates the differential oil to a long thin cooling radiator mounted in the center of the rear fascia. A recent Mustang News report delves into a few other unique features found underneath the Shelby, like the exhaust system and the car’s unique aluminum spindle uprights.