Replacement rims Shelby Mustang GT350Rs will use carbon fiber wheels from Australia

摘要

Ford's new Shelby Mustang GT350R will be the first production vehicle to use carbon fiber wheels produced by an Australian company. Carbon Revolution will supply the high-tech rollers, which are more than 40 percent lighter than traditional rims, according to the company. The wheels, which have been hailed for their performance and handling, are gaining traction in racing circles. "Anything that can save that much weight in such a critical part of the vehicle is going to get a lot of attention," Jake Dingle, Carbon Revolution chief executive, told the Australian news site Engineeringcareer.