As expected, it didn't take long for Shelby to introduce its latest take on the new 2011 Ford Mustang GT that signals the return of a 5.0-liter V8 engine. The launch of the Shelby GT350 in concept form took place at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Opening Night Gala in Arizona and coincided with the 45th anniversary of the first 1965-1970 GT350 and first Shelby big block Cobra.
The Shelby GT350 will be a post title program meaning that a customer purchases a Mustang GT and then the car is shipped either by a Ford dealer or the buyer himself to Shelby's Las Vegas facility for conversion.
Once the car arrives at the factory, Shelby's team start working on the Mustang to turn it into a GT350. The package includes a Ford Racing supercharger that boosts the new 5.0 V8 to around 500 horsepower, a set of Baer Brakes and 19-inch Cragar alloys in Goodyear tires.
In addition, the GT's suspension is upgraded with new Ford Racing springs, struts, sway bars and adjustable caster/camber plates, as well as a sport exhaust system with center-exit tail pipes..
In terms of appearance, the car receives a new front fascia, tail light trim, front splitter, rear deck lid filler panel and rear fascia plus functional scoops on the side rockers and hood, and the necessary badges.
Inside, Shelby ads a plaque on the lower center console while the A pillar carries a fuel pressure, oil pressure and boost gauge for a "Fast and Furious" look (...).
Aside from the cost of the base Mustang GT, those interested will have to write a cheque for $33,995 to Shelby pushing the total price to somewhere around $62,000 to $65,000 (assuming that the 2011 Mustang GT will maintain the current model's pricing).
12 Comments:
GOOD LORD!!! History does repeat itself. I'm on the list.
I will take the 65'.
That's one chubby car...
Whose "brilliant" idea was the center exhaust?
Seems like a lot of cash to coax just 88 more ponies from the 5 litre. I'm sure the aftermarket will have more affordable solutions as soon as they can get their hands on one of these engines. And you won't have to put up with the embarassing body kit. They should have taken a cue from the '65 and just put in the power and added a tasteful paint job with some distinguishing stripes and badges.
How much will a replacement hood be for this model? $40,000?
I'd stick with the GT500 for less money...limited production or not.
HP is not everything in a car. 88 ponies is not a lot, but superchargers other than the centrifugal type are not made for big hp increments. I agree it is a bit pricey... but some people do have the dough.
What I really like about the GT350 is that Shelby waited till the 5.0 liter Coyote engine came back! Since this is really the true engine for the GT! I also love the styling, the supercharger, and the classic Cragar rims. I cannot wait to see one of these on the road.
the Shelby is an awsome car and i think it will be around a long time
WICKED
More of a contribution to Shelby's inheritence. Much more performance available at much lower cost
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