[Fangi0]

I have driven/owned S550s including Shelbys and M2/3/5s including F8x but not G8x, and drove once a ZL1.

The ZL1 is a beast -- belongs on the track, for all the reasons posted here.

The GT350 is IMHO a mechanical marvel; the 2020 350R is the only model year with the front geometry of the GT500 (no tramlining), plus other revised bits. This is what I would get for a summer car, assuming availability, and add the rear seats if needed. And if not worried about voiding warranty, forced induction (low boost) is an option.

But if I had to choose between the GT500 and M3/4 Comp, mpg not being an issue, GT500 hands down -- one of my S550s has > 800rwhp (315 rears) and knowing how to gas it, I have no problems putting down power in spirited circumstances. For the extra amount that a similarly spec'ed M3/4 Comp Xdrive + CF seats would cost, I'd widebody the GT500 (similar to Shelby American's kit) and fit 345s in the rear for better traction.

Also IMHO, the GT350/GT350R is a better dual-purpose car vs the GT500. Perhaps even a better track car from an overall cost perspective, if you care about that... unreal as it is, the GT500 is going to eat tires and gas like a devil.


PS: that is one gorgeous GT350 Mr. Maboomba