Watch Ben Collins Assault Goodwood’s Hill with a Mustang Shelby GT350R

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The Goodwood Festival of Speed hosts an astounding collection of vehicles, from priceless antiques to legends of mid-century motorsports to the racers of the modern day.

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Taking place in West Sussex, England, it’s a hallmark event for British car enthusiasts—and a must-see for those hailing from elsewhere—and the hill climb, where important vehicles both old and new run the course to the delight of huge crowds, is one of the can’t-miss events. Ford brought examples from its new field of performance vehicles to the hill, including the riotous Focus RS.

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But this is the one you want to see and hear in action: The absolutely evil-sounding Mustang Shelby GT350R, with 526 horses and a chassis that’s ready to race.

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No, this is not a timed run. Yes, all that slithering oversteer is showboating. Yes, that’s Ben Collins, formerly known as The Stig on BBC’s Top Gear, at the wheel. Yes, you will probably love it:

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This story originally appeared on roadandtrack.com.

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