Mustang6G forum member Mustang6G ordered optional carbon fiber wheels for Shelby GT350R. He was kind enough to let us know how much they cost.
Mustang6G forum member Mustang6G ordered the optional carbon fibre wheels for Shelby GT350R. He was kind enough to let us know how much they cost.
The price of a stock Shelby GT350R Mustang will start at $61,370. However, if you wish to purchase carbon fiber wheels, you’ll pay approximately half the cost. These costs around $30,000 so it is unlikely that many people will be willing and able to spend that much.
The wheels are very affordable, weighing only 8.1kg (18 lbs). This is much less than an aluminum wheel of the same weight (14.9 kg (33.3 lbs). Shelby claims that the GT350R Mustang equipped with these wheels will provide an “unprecedented chassis performance and massive weight savings, as well as improved driving dynamics.”
These wheels were developed in collaboration with Carbon Revolution, an Australian supplier. They have been rigorously tested to ensure they can withstand UV exposure, curb strikes, and prolonged exposure to high heat. Ceramic coating is used on the wheels to withstand temperatures up to 1652 degrees Fahrenheit (900 Celsius). Each wheel is subject to a minimum of 61 checks. More than 18,000 Xray images are also taken to ensure everything is in order.