BaT Auction: 1,900-Mile 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

This 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R is one of 633 produced for the model year and was purchased new by the seller through Chapman Ford of Scottsdale, Arizona. Finished in Oxford White with black stripes over a black interior, the car shows 1,900 miles and is powered by a 5.2-liter DOHC Voodoo V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Additional equipment includes 19″ carbon-fiber wheels, Brembo brakes with two-piece rotors, MagneRide adaptive suspension, a front splitter, a carbon-fiber rear wing, a vented hood and fenders, Recaro sport seats, the Shelby trim package, and a touchscreen infotainment system. This GT350R is offered with a Ford Performance certificate, factory memorabilia, a window sticker, two keys, a trickle charger, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

This GT350R is one of 111 produced for the model year in Oxford White (YZ), and one of 26 featuring black racing stripes trimmed in red. The track-focused GT350R features aerodynamic enhancements including a Shelby-branded front splitter, extended side skirts, and a carbon-fiber rear wing. Additional features include HID projector headlamps, a vented hood, LED taillights with sequential indicators, a quad-tip dual exhaust system, and GT350 badging. Window tint has been installed, and paint protection film has been applied to the headlamps, body panels ahead of the rear wheels, and bottom of the doors.

Carbon-fiber 19″ wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires measuring 305/30 up front and 315/30 at the rear. Braking is handled by red-finished Brembo calipers over cross-drilled rotors, and the R-specific suspension features a MagneRide adaptive damping system. Additional equipment includes a Ford Performance front strut brace, independent rear suspension, and launch control with line-lock functionality.

The cabin is equipped with Recaro sport seats trimmed in Ebony cloth with Miko suede inserts and red stitching as well as matching door panels and carpets. A GT350R plaque is affixed to the dashboard, the headrests feature “R” embroidery, and the car is equipped with the R-Electronics Package consisting of dual-zone automatic climate control, an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, and a touchscreen infotainment system with Sync 3 and navigation. A red Ford Performance shift knob, Ford trunk cargo net and rubber trunk mat, and Lloyd’s custom black floor mats with red borders have been added by the seller. To conserve weight, the GT350R is not equipped with a spare tire and the rear seat was deleted.

The Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel features a red center marker and frames a 200-mph speedometer, a tachometer with an 8,250-rpm redline, a digital multifunction display, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. Additional gauges for oil pressure and oil temperature are mounted in the center stack. The digital odometer indicates just under 1,900 miles.

The 5.2-liter Voodoo V8 features a flat-plane crankshaft along with dual overhead camshafts, variable valve timing, and an engine oil cooler. Output was rated at 526 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque when new, and a commemorative plaque displays the signature of the engine builder. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec TR-3160 six-speed manual transmission and a Torsen limited-slip differential with a 3.73:1 axle ratio. Ford Performance oil/air separators, an Airaid premium air filter, and Ford Performance billet fluid cap covers have been installed. An oil change was performed in December 2020.

A Ford Performance certificate is included along with a scale model of the engine’s flat-plane crankshaft with a stand featuring the car’s chassis number. A build sheet, manufacturer’s literature, additional parts and floor mats, a Ford Performance trickle charger, and two key fobs are also included.

The window sticker lists factory colors, equipment, and a total price of $69,490.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history with one owner in Arizona.

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