When Ford and Shelby American returned to their 1960s racing roots to revive the fabled Shelby GT350R, the result was so spectacular that it was the runaway winner of Road & Track Magazine’s 2016 Performance Car of the Year Award over such heavyweight thoroughbreds as the Ferrari F488, Mercedes AMG GTS, Dodge Viper ACR and Corvette Z06. One of only 126 produced in 2018 with Shadow Black paint and red-accented black stripes, this 2018 Ford Shelby GT350R shows a mere 1,256 miles on the odometer and presents in exceedingly fresh condition throughout.
The heart of the GT350R is Ford’s high-revving “Voodoo” 5.2L/526 HP Vi-VCT (Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing) flat crank V-8 engine, here backed by a 6-speed manual transmission and Torsen 3.73:1 differential. It’s the perfect recipe for track day thrills with splendid contributions from engine and transmission oil coolers, Magneride suspension damping, electronic power steering and launch/control/line lock, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on 19-inch carbon fiber wheels and Brembo disc brakes with two-piece vented rotors. The GT350R bristles with aero trim pieces culminating in a carbon fiber rear wing over a cavernous diffuser, helping it reach its top speed of 170-plus MPH with ease.
The driver-oriented interior is all business, but there’s plenty of style on board as well. Recaro Sport seats combine with an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel on a tilt/telescopic column to suit every driver, and while the car sports a comprehensive electronics package with dual-zone automatic climate control, voice-activated touch-screen navigation system and SYNC 3, the rear-seat delete recalls the original R-model’s resolute functionality. A modern take on a home-grown performance legend, this 2018 Ford Shelby GT350R still packs that old Shelby magic.
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