Shelby GT350R offers first mass-produced carbon fiber wheels

[fuhrius]

Ah man!!! Just looked back at it, was tough to see the .5 as it was separated a bit. Well, at least it seems the rear geometry has not changed from the regular Mustang. An 11.5 et56 will sit about 6mm farther outboard vs 11 et55. You can tell from the photos that the OEM rear has a bit of poke, where as an 11 et55 is close to flush...there is the 6mm difference.

Only bummer though is the question still remains in regards to the front offset of the GT350 19x10.5 and the GT350R 19x11.

Anyone have that secret info?

How much are your proposed wheels going to cost?

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[FlowForm_Wheels]

How much are your proposed wheels going to cost?

Right in-line with the BBS World Challenge wheels (most of the time less), and other high quality flow formed wheels like Ray's (Volk). The 19" full set retails for $2900.

 

[Schu]

Tell them about the Direct fit hubcentric 18" FF15 option also

 

[carguy]

Tell them about the Direct fit hubcentric 18" FF15 option also

Thanks Schu, I actually mentioned that back a couple pages. It's what started the 19" conversation.;)

 

[Stevefreestyle]

Ford Shelby Mustang GT350R To Wear Australian Made Carbon-Fibre Wheels

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Trevor Collett | Jul 14, 2015





Ford’s Shelby Mustang GT350R will feature home-grown technology, and a new export for a Geelong (Victoria Australia)-based company, in its new lightweight wheels, along with technology borrowed from the Space Shuttle program.
Geelong-based Carbon Revolution has been entrusted with the job of providing the wheels for the new Shelby street machine, through what Ford says is a world-first, mass-produced carbon-fibre wheel program.
The wheels will be made in Australia before being shipped to the US for fitment to the GT350R, and will add to the Shelby’s list of performance credentials in no small way.
Ford says the wheels weigh roughly half that of an alloy wheel; dramatically reducing unsprung weight and improving steering response.
The carbon-fibre wheels also reduce rolling resistance through inertia to ensure optimum braking and acceleration times.
So where does the Space Shuttle come in?
Carbon Revolution uses the same ‘ceramic plasma arc spray’ coating as the Space Shuttle to ensure the wheels can withstand the rigours of holding up, moving and stopping the big Shelby, with brake temperatures hitting around 900 degrees Celsius under extreme driving conditions.


Meanwhile, the wheels wear a protective coating on the front to maintain their look and resist degradation from road debris and UV rays.

“The GT350R wheels and tyres were developed to be the most track-capable parts we’ve ever produced,” Ford Performance’s Adam Wirth said.
“The carbon-fibre wheels reduce vehicle weight compared to aluminium, yet are stiffer for better steering response. We believe this is a game changer for the industry - a great example of improved performance through innovation.”
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As for the rest of the Shelby Mustang GT350R, Ford declares it to be “the most track-ready road-going Mustang ever”.
Australia is unlikely to see the GT350R in local showrooms, but local buyers can instead sign up for the ‘regular’ Mustang ahead of its arrival later this year.
In fact, Ford says around 2000 eager customers in Australia have already placed their orders.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/61...r-to-wear-australian-made-carbon-fibre-wheels

 

[Stevefreestyle]

Ford has placed its faith in a small company located in Geelong (Australia) to manufacture the exotic carbon-fibre wheels for the Shelby Mustang GT350R – a car that evokes chills just from the mention of its name.
While the Mustang's name may recall the original pony-car era of the 1960s, the car itself is as modern as today. And the Australian-made carbon-fibre wheels on which it rides are a pointer to the future.
Carbon Revolution's involvement with Ford as a production partner for the Shelby project was foreshadowed in the Detroit unveiling of the show car. Our account of the company's involvement in this year's Targa Tasmania indicated Ford and Carbon Revolution would shortly join forces for the production car.
Now it's official, the Shelby Mustang GT350R will be fitted as standard with Carbon Revolution's CR-9 wheels, which have been approved by Germany's TUV – overcoming a major hurdle on the path to gaining acceptance from original equipment manufacturers.
Ford itself is clearly pleased with the outcome, issuing a global press release citing the Shelby as the first ex-factory car to be offered as standard with carbon-fibre wheels. And the blue oval has put in a particular good word for the wheels, noting that the ceramic plasma arc spray on the front wheels is the same process used to protect the space shuttle's main engine turbine blades from high heat.
The lower unsprung weight improves "suspension response times, chassis dynamics, steering feel and ride quality", according to a Ford press release. Carbon Revolution has delivered Ford wheels resistant to kerb strikes, UV/chemical exposure and extreme heat, such as might occur from heavy braking on a race track. The Ford press release reveals that the wheels are designed to meet a specification more appropriate for the track than for the road, but the wheels will not buckle (or split, fracture, break, bend or melt!) under the load of 900° Celsius heat from the car's brake package.
During the sophisticated production process, each wheel has its own RFID chip embedded within it to monitor quality control. Rather than being cast or forged, the carbon-fibre wheel is cured. While the resin used cures, 61 separate checks and over 246,000 data points are logged and the finished product is scanned using computerised tomography (CT). Provided they pass muster, the wheels are shipped from Geelong to Ford's Flat Rock assembly plant in the USA, where they're fitted to the Shelby Mustang on the production line.
"The GT350R wheels and tyres were developed to be the most track-capable parts we've ever produced," said Adam Wirth, chassis supervisor, Ford Performance.
"The carbon-fibre wheels reduce vehicle weight by 60 pounds compared to aluminum, yet are stiffer for better steering response.
"We believe this is a game changer for the industry," he added, "a great example of improved performance through innovation."
Carbon Revolution was partly funded in developing the CR-9 by the $24.5 million Geelong Region Innovation and Investment Fund, to which Ford Australia contributed $10 million after it announced it would closing its vehicle assembly and engine production plants in Campbellfield and Geelong, respectively.

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/201...ustang-riding-on-advanced-aussie-wheels-52458

 

[Livernois Motorsports]

Shelby Mustang GT350R Reinvents the Wheel

:ford:

:ford:

The GT350R is the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever, Ford dreamed of using the ultimate high-performance material for its unique wheels – carbon fiber. But while the automotive aftermarket and a low-volume supercar manufacturer have offered carbon fiber wheels, Ford and Carbon Revolution took on the challenge of crafting the first mass-produced, track-capable carbon fiber wheels as standard equipment for the GT350R.

In early testing with benchmark vehicles, prototype wheels showed significant potential – improving suspension response times, chassis dynamics, steering feel and ride quality.

Why carbon fiber?

Lowering overall curb weight in general is beneficial to a car’s dynamics, but a reduction in weight the components not supported by the suspension can have a significant impact on handling and performance. Less unsprung weight helps vehicles start, stop and turn faster by reducing wheel inertia, improving response time to driver input. Lower unsprung weight also translates to the suspension not having to work so hard to keep the tires in contact with the road.:love:​

 

[cjgt350]

The article says the GT350R will be fitted with the CR-9 but it is not the same wheel. The CR-9 is a 9 spoke wheel while the GT350R is a 7 spoke.

http://www.carbonrev.com/cr9/

 

[matrix243]

Easy fella, I would expect someone from Canada to fully appreciate how absolutely terrible Michigan roads are. IIRC GM has a portion of 696 previous state reproduced for testing.

Aside from the fact it was a complete joke, but is also tongue in check true for all OEMs due to the over state of the roads here in the lovely glove state.

You should at least look at my posts before making your self look rather daft.

Wow, sorry man! I'm usually the one that dishes out the sarcasm and totally missed that one. :cheers:

 

[Blk2015GT]

The article says the GT350R will be fitted with the CR-9 but it is not the same wheel. The CR-9 is a 9 spoke wheel while the GT350R is a 7 spoke.

http://www.carbonrev.com/cr9/

Here are the CF wheels. The diagram for the part 1007D shows 7 spoke, but who knows if that's accurate

http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/P...search=true&year=2015&make=Ford&model=Mustang

 

[Mystic_Cobra]

They have a list price for the Shelby Aluminum 19x9 and 19x9.5 Front and Rear but I don't know what the 1007B wheel is for.
The original CR9 was a 9 spoke but the Cf R wheels have all been 7 spoke.
1007C is the GT350 wheel
1007D is the GT350 R wheel
neither of which have a price listed yet

 

[mustang51]

Few standouts before I had to stop reading...

"Carbon fiber parts are notoriously challenging when it comes to delivering a flawlessly smooth painted surface – the kind of finish Ford demands for all of its vehicles."

:lol:

"The same process was used to protect engine turbine blades on the Space Shuttle."

When did the shuttle start using turbine engines?:shrug:

That's about all I could get through unfortunately.

Now who is the idiot

 

[pinero61]

They have a list price for the Shelby Aluminum 19x9 and 19x9.5 Front and Rear but I don't know what the 1007B wheel is for.
The original CR9 was a 9 spoke but the Cf R wheels have all been 7 spoke.
1007C is the GT350 wheel
1007D is the GT350 R wheel
neither of which have a price listed yet

Looks like the GT PP wheel.

 

[Mystic_Cobra]

yeah, that's what I was thinking. They just don't have the labels correct yet.

 

[Blk2015GT]

They added the PP wheel to that diagram since yesterday. You can tell by the wheel size its the PP 9 front 9.5 rear in 19".

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