Ford’s Mustang Shelby GT350R goes back to its road-going-race-car roots. Like its base-model-variant the Shelby GT350, The GT350R is powered by the 526 hp, flat-plane-crank-equipped 5.2-liter V8. Backed exclusively by a six-speed manual transmission, the hardcore-focused pony car is a true enthusiast’s machine. Taking the GT350 further with the R-model, carbon fiber wheels, more aggressive aero and a missing rear seat, the Shelby GT350R is a toy pointed directly at your local track rat. And it’s right on target.

On this special episode of Quick Spin, Robin Warner takes you along for the ride in a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Heritage Edition. Warner walks you around the GT350R to give you the details of this special Mustang before taking you along for a drive. In between, Warner talks with host Wesley Wren about the differences between the R-Model and the standard GT350 and elaborates on points made during the review.