Carbon Revolution says both GT350R and GT500 wheels weigh the same 17 pounds. Had it applied the same construction technique, co-founder Brett Gass said, each 20-inch wheel would be five pounds heavier. But these wheels are the company’s fourth generation.

How much WHP does a GT350 have?

5.2L V8 engine with a flat-plane crank that produces 526 hp and 429 lb. -ft. of torque. Horsepower and torque ratings achieved with 93-octane fuel.

Is a GT350R faster than a GT350?

Shelby GT350R Mustangs contain the same 5.2L V8 Voodoo Coyote engine and also includes a rear-wheel-drive configuration. The GT350R model is faster than the GT350 because there’s less weight due to stripping away certain parts/features and more aerodynamic characteristics.

How much do carbon-fiber rims weigh?

It is almost impossible to find a picture of a production/road ready carbon fiber wheel on a scale, but from what we have found carbon fiber wheels actually weigh around 17 pounds for smaller front wheels and around 19 pounds for larger rear wheels.

What does a GT350R rev to?

Its special 5.2-liter V-8—code-named Voodoo, with good reason—makes 526 horsepower and revs to a dizzying 8250 rpm with an unforgettable shriek that sounds more Ferrari than Ford.

How strong is the voodoo engine?

The Voodoo V8 has an incredibly high redline for an American-made eight-cylinder at a whopping 8,250 rpm. All of these traits combine to output 526 horsepower and 429 lb. -ft. of torque.

What does the R stand for in GT350R?

The “R” model wheels come equipped with carbon fiber wheels instead of the standard aluminum wheels on the GT350. Also, less weight means less energy to move the wheels. This equates to improved response time which can mean the difference in a race.

How many Shelby GT350R were made?

Fortunately for enthusiasts on a tighter budget, Ford opened full-on GT350 production for the 2016 model year and, through the end of the line last fall, built 23,574 GT350s in total. Most of these have followed a depreciation curve more typical of a new car.

Is the GT350R collectible?

It’s also a surefire collectible, even as the Shelby Mustang with the highest production numbers in history (the 23,574 combined production run of the GT350 and GT350R just edges the 2007-2008 GT500s total of 22,989). No surprise that GT350 owners have a soft spot for American metal.

How many Mustang Shelby GT350R were made?

2016 Shelby GT350 & GT350R Production Numbers

What color are the front wheels on a GT350R?

As most of you may know, the factory GT350R wheels are painted gloss black and have a hideous thermal coating on the inside barrell of the front wheels. Bye bye gloss black, hello carbon fiber! Moses worked his magic on these wheels to expose the carbon fiber that was originally painted over from the factory.

How much does a GT350R carbon fiber wheel cost?

Only the outside face, hub area and outside edge of the wheel had the paint removed to expose the carbon fiber. The inner spokes remain gloss black. Exposing the goodness on this set of GT350R carbon fiber wheel was no easy task. Especially when Moses reminded himself that they have a MSRP of $12,000+ for a set!

Does the 2020 Shelby GT500 have exposed carbon fiber wheels?

For those of you that don’t know, Carbon Revolution, is the company that created the carbon fiber wheels on the Shelby GT350R and the 2020 Shelby GT500. The ’20 GT500 has an optional exposed carbon fiber wheel when you tick the “Carbon Fiber Track Package” option on your order sheet.

How much do carbon signature wheels weigh?

While they were off the car and had no tires on them. The guys at Carbon Signature decided to weigh the wheels. Keep in mind, this is a 19×11 wheel up front and 19×11.5 in the rear! The weight came in at just 17lbs +/- for each wheel.