2017 Ford Shelby GT350

*2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R*The Ford Mustang has always been one of America's favorite muscle cars, and with some work, it could be made to handle too. But as much as Ford tried, it never quite was a match on the track or backroads when pitted against some of its European rivals. The Ford and Shelby partnership in the 2000s was more focused on adding superchargers and some minor suspension upgrades for top-end performance, but in 2015 when the GT350 and GT350R debuted, it was aimed at a very different crowd. With it's unique flat-plane crank V8 and track focused suspension, this Mustang set aside the brutish nature of the GT500 and instead focused on obliterating BMW M3s and Porsche 911s on the track.This 2017 Mustang GT350R is a particularly special example as it is one of 7 Base cars built for 2017. These cars could be specified from the dealer with 16 different items deleted to make the car as lightweight as possible. If that isn't special enough, this example shows a mere 1,723 miles at the time of cataloging, making it the perfect addition to any Mustang collection for its future desirability. Finished in Shadow Black with a Black stripe and red accents, the GT350R is distinguished by its deeper front splitter, high rear wing and carbon fiber wheels which cut down on the rotational mass of the car and help it handle like nothing else. The only way that you can tell this is a Base car from the outside is the absence of a roof antenna for the GPS but on the interior, there are many more clues.The black cloth Recaro bucket seats are retained which is nice, these are some of the most comfortable and supportive sport seats ever put in a car and one of the many great GT350R special touches. But when you slide into the driver's seat, you notice that where the radio and infotainment screen once sat, there is now a blank off plate. As a Base car, you could delete the radio, screen and back up camera system to shed weight, as well as the carpet moisture barrier, sound deadening and floor mats. This means that when you take this car out, not only will it be faster, but it will be far louder inside. Additionally, the air conditioning was never fitted at the factory which is one of the largest weight savings in any car and adds a bit of power too without the additional drag on the front end of the engine. Behind the seats, a previous owner added a Watson Racing four-point cage with Safecraft Racing four-point belts affixed to it.Powering this GT350R is Ford's legendary Voodoo flat-plane crank V8 which displaces 5.2 liters and puts out an astounding 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque without the use of any forced induction. This is then routed through a 6-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels which are spun by a 3.73 rear end with a Torsen limited slip differential. A few minor upgrades were carried out under the hood including a Ford Performance air-oil separator and Vorshlag camber plates to help you dial in the alignment perfectly.Be