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The
Shelby Mustang is a performance muscle car from the 1960s. It was a series of
Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by
Carroll Shelby's company and sold as a series. The program was factory-sponsored and production was eventually moved in-house. The spirit of the series continues today in the special Mustang Cobra models.
1965
The first Shelby version of the Mustang appeared in 1965. All '65 Shelbys were painted Ford "Wimbledon White". Although most of the 1965 Shelby's you see today have Le Mans stripes, less than 40% of the 1965 GT 350's came factory equipped with them. All GT 350s featured rocker panel stripes with the
GT350 name. The engine was a modified
K-code Ford Windsor engine#289HP
V8 with special "Cobra" valve covers, tri-Y headers, a special
intake manifold and Holley carburetor increased power from 271 to 306 hp (162 to 228 kW). Approximately the first 300 GT 350s produced were "rear battery" cars, meaning the car's batteries were trunk-mounted. Customer complaints of acid-fumes led to the creation of the Cobra Battery Caps, which vented the acid fumes outside of the car by way of hoses exiting through the trunk floor panels. An estimated 50 1965 GT 350s (around serial number 200) came equipped with the very rare Cobra battery caps. Vehicle production changed shortly thereafter, leaving the battery in the engine compartment. Today, the most desirable of the 1965 GT 350s are the units with factory installed rear batteries.
Production #'s: Street Prototype 1 unit, Competition Prototype 2 units, Competition Shelbys 34 units, Street Models 516 units, Drag Racing Models 9 units. ** Actually 562 1965 Shelby GT-350s were built including 526 street including (1) prototype and (4) drag cars and 36 R models including the factory prototypes.
1966
The
1966 was differentiated in body color (non-white versions were introduced - colors included blue, red, green and black, as well as the original white) and trim. The "Le Mans" stripes were continued as an option, as in 1965. It featured special quarter-panel windows and rear air scoops on each side and an optional automatic transmission. A fold-down rear seat was now standard as well. Where early 1965 cars had black engine blocks, 1966 and later cars had the 289 engine painted blue.** The first 252 GT-350s for 1966 were "carry-over" cars. They had the 1965 Ford Mustang Bodies and 1965 Ford Mustang serial numbers under their Shelby serial numbers. They had mostly 1965 features including standard Koni shock and Engines painted black. Blue engines did not occur in 1966 until after these 252 "carry-over" models were produced. 1966 production was 1373 fastbacks including (2) prototypes and (4) drag cars and (252) "carry-over" models with Ford Mustang 1965 bodies. 1001 Hertz fastbacks were produced including (2) prototypes. 4 convertibles were also produced for a total of 2378 units for 1966.
Shelby struck a deal with the Hertz Corporation to produce a special line of GT350s for rent which were subsequently sold to the public after their rental-car lives were finished. These 'GT350H' cars are quite rare and sought-after today, with some examples selling for more than $120,000. Shelby produced 1000 of these cars: 800 in Raven Black, and 50 each in Candy Apple Red, Wimbledon White, Sapphire Blue and Ivy Green. All Hertz cars featured gold LeMans stripes and rocker panel stripes. Early "Hertz" cars were available with 4 speed manual transmissions until so many cars were returned from rental with burned and broken clutch assemblies that all of the later cars shipped to Hertz were equipped with an automatic transmission.
The Guns N' Roses video "Don't Cry" features a Shelby GT-350H with guitarist Slash (musician) at the wheel.
Production #'s: GT350 2,380 units (4 were special order convertibles for Carroll Shelby, the rumor is that 6 were made, but only 4 VIN's have been discovered)
1967
The new
1967 Mustang was followed with a new Shelby. It featured a 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim, a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.
This year also saw the introduction of the
GT500 alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a 428-in³ (7 L) big-block
V8. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor", was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000 film) Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 film).
A convertible prototype of the
GT500 was made in 1967, which was designated to be scrapped. Before Ford Motor Co. could destroy the prototype, it was stolen. The car was eventually recovered by Ford and sold as '68.
Production #'s: GT350 1,175 units, GT500 2,048 units.
1968
The Shelby GT350 Mustangs were powered by a 302 cubic-inch V8 while the GT500 came equipped with the 428 cubic-inch Police Interceptor engine. In February of 1968, the GT500-KR became available and was considered the ultimate Shelby. Under the hood was a 428 cubic-inch Cobra-Jet V8 which produced 360 horsepower. The name 'KR' meaning 'King of the Road' was a quick marketing move by Carroll Shelby who had caught wind that Chevrolet was about to unleash a marketing campaign that highlighted the 1968 Corvette as the 'King of the Road.' After a quick copyright search, they found that the 'KR' and 'King of the Road' had not been copyrighted. Stickers, photos, and decals were quickly made by Shelby and his crew and placed on the new GT500.
Located on the hood are function air-scoops which channel air to the engine. A 'Monte Carlo' bracing bar helps stiffen the car and chassis as the engine produces a large amount of torque. There were only 21 KR's produced with the white convertible top.
This 1968 Shelby GT500-KR Convertible finished in yellow, a 'Factory Special Paint', was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to fetch between $250,000-$300,000. At the close of the auction, the vehicle had been sold for $258,500.
1969 and 1970
Carroll Shelby terminated his agreement with Ford in the summer of 1969. The GT350 and GT500 for the 1969–70 model years received extensive facelifts, the body alone increasing in length by 4 inches. Ford was heavily involved with design and style decisions, with Shelby having very little input. Production of Shelby Mustangs ceased with the 1970 model year. The 1970 models were in fact left over 1969 models. VIN tags from 1969 Shelby's were removed and replaced with 1970 Shelby VIN's with careful supervision from FBI agents.
2006 Shelby GT-H
Ford introduced the
Shelby GT-H version of the Mustang at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April 2006. Like the original GT350H from 1966, the GT-H features gold-on-black paint and will only be available at the
The Hertz Corporation car rental agency. A modest power bump over the regular Mustang GT results in a claimed 325 hp (242 kW) and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m). Features include a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a package from Ford Racing including a 90 mm cold air intake kit, X-pipe, special performance suspension, and Ford Racing "GTA" axle-back mufflers. Just 500 will be built to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original.
2007 Shelby GT and GT-H
The 4.6 liter, 319 hp
Ford Shelby GT slots between the 300 hp
Ford Mustang and the 500 hp Ford Shelby GT500. It is essentially a retail sale version of the Hertz rental-only Ford Shelby GT-H, except a
manual transmission is available. Other differences include the deletion of the rear spoiler, a retro hood scoop in place of the CS6/8 Shelby hood, and silver versus the gold stripes, with the car available in either white or black. The Hertz Shelby GT-H attracted so much attention that Ford dealers and customers asked for a version of their own. Like the GT-H, the Shelby GT is modified at Shelby Automotive's factory in Las Vegas. Production of the Shelby GT began in December 2006, for sale beginning in January 2007. Up to 6000 cars will be built with final numbers as of this date still not in. A number of Shelby GTs are being modified by Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas. Interestingly some of these modifications include installing both the rear spoiler and the CS 6/8 hood. An available super charger, again installed by Shelby Automobiles, increases horsepower to 400+. For 2007, convertible version of GT-H is offered for rental at Hertz.
2007 Ford Shelby GT500
Shelby and Ford returned with a Shelby-branded Mustang, the
Shelby GT500 for
2007. Introduced at the
2003 New York International Auto Show, the GT500 uses a 5.4L
Ford Modular engine 500HP supercharged V8. Features include the Tremec TR-6060 6-speed
manual transmission, suspension tuning, a body kit, and 18 inch wheels.Deliveries of the Shelby GT500 began in May 2006.
A collaboration of Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and Carroll Shelby, the GT500 will be produced in limited quantity for three years (approximately 10,000 units/year) on the line at Ford's Flat Rock, Michigan (AutoAlliance) assembly facility.
The right to purchase the first 2007 Shelby GT500 was auctioned off at the
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on
21 January, 2006 in
Scottsdale, Arizona for $648,000. Proceeds will benefit the
Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation.
Specifications
- Engine: Iron block 5.4-liter, DOHC, 32-valve, 90-degree V-8
- Aspiration: Eaton M122 Roots-type Supercharger w/Air-to-water Intercooler
- Drive Wheels: RWD
- Body/frame: Unit Steel w/Aluminum Hood
- Front Brakes: 14" Brembo Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
- Rear Brembo Vented Discs w/Twin-Piston Calipers
- Brake Size (front/rear): 14 in./11.8 in.
- Wheel Size (front): 18 in. x 9.5 in.
- Wheel Size (rear): 18 in. x 9.5 in.
- Tire Size (front): P255/45ZR18
- Tire Size (rear): P285/40ZR18
- Steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
- Front Suspension: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34mm tubular stabilizer bar
- Rear Suspension: Three-link solid axle with coil springs, shocks, Panhard rod, 24mm solid stabilizer bar
- Wheelbase: 107.1 in.
- Length: 187.6 in.
- Width: 73.9 in.
- Height: 54.5 in.
- Curb Weight: Coupe - 3920 LB (1780) K Convertible - 4040 LB (1834) Khia
- Weight Distribution (front/rear): 57%/43%
- Track (front/rear): 61.9 in./62.5 in.
- Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu. ft.) 53/33/12
Performance
- Horsepower: 500 bhp (SAE-certified)
- Torque: 480 lb.-ft. (SAE-certified)
- 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec.
- Quarter-Mile: 13.2 @ 117.180
- Top Speed: 155 mph (Electronically Limited)
- Coefficient of Drag: 0.38
- Horsepower Per Liter: 83.19 bhp
- Horsepower Per Weight: 188.92 bhp
2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR
The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR, revealed at the 2007
New York International Auto Show, is scheduled for release in the spring of 2008, is powered by a (estimated) 540 horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 variation with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack. Production will be limited to 1,000 units. The Shelby GT500KR styling features include a carbon composite hood with scoops and hood pins, a lowered front air dam, and 14-inch Brembo front brakes with functional cooling ducts. The 2008 GT500KR draws on styling features from the classic 1968 "King of the Road" GT500KR model, and includes 40th anniversary badging, racing stripes, and Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats. The GT500KR's price is estimated to be around the $52,000 range. The GT500KR will be the second fastest production Mustang ever built after the Saleen S281 extreme which boasts 550h bhp. However, Shelby released that there will be a Super Snake option in 2008(see super snake)
Specifications•Front Engine, RWD, 4 pass, 2 door coupe
•5.4L/540 hp/510 lb.ft. supercharged DOHC 32 valve V8 Engine
•6 Speed Manual Transmission
•3800 lb. curb weight
•107.1 in. wheelbase
•188 x 73.9 x 54.5 in.
Super Snake
Starting in 2008, previous 2007 Shelby GT500 Mustangs could be sent to Carroll Shelby's Special Performance Plant in Las Vegas to be rebuilt into a
Super Snake, which resembles the 1968 GT500KR, for an additional cost of $27,995. The Super Snake will offer a 600 hp version with warranty or a 750 hp version without warranty and a 0-60 time of under 4 seconds. This car is rumored to be faster than the new
Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Super Snake is inspired by the 1967 GT500 Super Snake, a car made by Carroll Shelby for Goodyear Tires.
Shelby Mustang in popular culture
- A customized 1967 Shelby GT500, called "Eleanor", featured prominently in the Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000 film).
- A blue 1967 model Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 is prominently featured in the manga and anime series Gunsmith Cats as well as its predecessor, Riding Bean.
- A 1967 GT500 and a 2007 GT500 are featured in the 2006 video game Need for Speed: Carbon
- Tom Cruise's character is seen driving a 1965 GT350H in War of the Worlds.
- Will Smith's character "Robert Neville" can be seen driving a 2007 Shelby GT500 in the 2007 film "I Am Legend".
- A Shelby GT500 is featured in Test Drive Unlimited.
- John Cena drove a 2006 Shelby GT-H during his entrance to the ring at Wrestlemania 23.
- Forza Motorsport and Forza Motorsport 2 feature a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT-500 KR and Forza 2 also features a 2007 Shelby GT-500
- A Shelby GT350H is blown-up in the trailer for American Gangster.
Unique Performance
In 2002, Carroll Shelby joined forces with a company called Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas, to produce the GT500E, a Shelby Mustang based on the "Eleanor" Mustang from the 2000 movie
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000 film), starring Nicolas Cage. Other new Shelby Mustangs followed, including the GT350SR and GT500SR. Each of these new Mustangs is given a Shelby VIN number and all are eligible for inclusion in the Shelby American World Registry.History of Carroll Shelby
See also
References
External Links
- Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
- 1967 Shelby Mustang TV Commercial
- 1968 Shelby Mustang TV Commercial
- Shelby Mustang videos
- Shelby Mustang Photo gallery
The
Shelby Mustang is a performance muscle car from the
1960s. It was a series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by
Carroll Shelby's company and sold as a series. The program was factory-sponsored and production was eventually moved in-house. The spirit of the series continues today in the special Mustang Cobra models.
1965
The first Shelby version of the Mustang appeared in 1965. All '65 Shelbys were painted Ford "Wimbledon White". Although most of the 1965 Shelby's you see today have Le Mans stripes, less than 40% of the 1965 GT 350's came factory equipped with them. All GT 350s featured rocker panel stripes with the
GT350 name. The engine was a modified
K-code Ford Windsor engine#289HP
V8 with special "Cobra" valve covers, tri-Y headers, a special
intake manifold and
Holley carburetor increased power from 271 to 306 hp (162 to 228 kW). Approximately the first 300 GT 350s produced were "rear battery" cars, meaning the car's batteries were trunk-mounted. Customer complaints of acid-fumes led to the creation of the Cobra Battery Caps, which vented the acid fumes outside of the car by way of hoses exiting through the trunk floor panels. An estimated 50 1965 GT 350s (around serial number 200) came equipped with the very rare Cobra battery caps. Vehicle production changed shortly thereafter, leaving the battery in the engine compartment. Today, the most desirable of the 1965 GT 350s are the units with factory installed rear batteries.
Production #'s: Street Prototype 1 unit, Competition Prototype 2 units, Competition Shelbys 34 units, Street Models 516 units, Drag Racing Models 9 units. ** Actually 562 1965 Shelby GT-350s were built including 526 street including (1) prototype and (4) drag cars and 36 R models including the factory prototypes.
1966
The 1966 was differentiated in body color (non-white versions were introduced - colors included blue, red, green and black, as well as the original white) and trim. The "Le Mans" stripes were continued as an option, as in 1965. It featured special quarter-panel windows and rear air scoops on each side and an optional automatic transmission. A fold-down rear seat was now standard as well. Where early 1965 cars had black engine blocks, 1966 and later cars had the 289 engine painted blue.** The first 252 GT-350s for 1966 were "carry-over" cars. They had the 1965 Ford Mustang Bodies and 1965 Ford Mustang serial numbers under their Shelby serial numbers. They had mostly 1965 features including standard Koni shock and Engines painted black. Blue engines did not occur in 1966 until after these 252 "carry-over" models were produced. 1966 production was 1373 fastbacks including (2) prototypes and (4) drag cars and (252) "carry-over" models with Ford Mustang 1965 bodies. 1001 Hertz fastbacks were produced including (2) prototypes. 4 convertibles were also produced for a total of 2378 units for 1966.
Shelby struck a deal with the Hertz Corporation to produce a special line of GT350s for rent which were subsequently sold to the public after their rental-car lives were finished. These 'GT350H' cars are quite rare and sought-after today, with some examples selling for more than $120,000. Shelby produced 1000 of these cars: 800 in Raven Black, and 50 each in Candy Apple Red, Wimbledon White, Sapphire Blue and Ivy Green. All Hertz cars featured gold LeMans stripes and rocker panel stripes. Early "Hertz" cars were available with 4 speed manual transmissions until so many cars were returned from rental with burned and broken clutch assemblies that all of the later cars shipped to Hertz were equipped with an automatic transmission.
The Guns N' Roses video "Don't Cry" features a Shelby GT-350H with guitarist
Slash (musician) at the wheel.
Production #'s: GT350 2,380 units (4 were special order convertibles for Carroll Shelby, the rumor is that 6 were made, but only 4 VIN's have been discovered)
1967
The new
1967 Mustang was followed with a new Shelby. It featured a 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim, a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.
This year also saw the introduction of the
GT500 alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a 428-in³ (7 L)
big-block V8. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as "Eleanor", was featured alongside Nicholas Cage in the
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000 film) Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 film).
A convertible prototype of the
GT500 was made in 1967, which was designated to be scrapped. Before Ford Motor Co. could destroy the prototype, it was stolen. The car was eventually recovered by Ford and sold as '68.
Production #'s: GT350 1,175 units, GT500 2,048 units.
1968
The Shelby GT350 Mustangs were powered by a 302 cubic-inch V8 while the GT500 came equipped with the 428 cubic-inch Police Interceptor engine. In February of 1968, the GT500-KR became available and was considered the ultimate Shelby. Under the hood was a 428 cubic-inch Cobra-Jet V8 which produced 360 horsepower. The name 'KR' meaning 'King of the Road' was a quick marketing move by Carroll Shelby who had caught wind that Chevrolet was about to unleash a marketing campaign that highlighted the 1968 Corvette as the 'King of the Road.' After a quick copyright search, they found that the 'KR' and 'King of the Road' had not been copyrighted. Stickers, photos, and decals were quickly made by Shelby and his crew and placed on the new GT500.
Located on the hood are function air-scoops which channel air to the engine. A 'Monte Carlo' bracing bar helps stiffen the car and chassis as the engine produces a large amount of torque. There were only 21 KR's produced with the white convertible top.
This 1968 Shelby GT500-KR Convertible finished in yellow, a 'Factory Special Paint', was offered for sale at the 2006 Worldwide Group Auction held on Hilton Head Island where it was expected to fetch between $250,000-$300,000. At the close of the auction, the vehicle had been sold for $258,500.
1969 and 1970
Carroll Shelby terminated his agreement with Ford in the summer of 1969. The GT350 and GT500 for the 1969–70 model years received extensive facelifts, the body alone increasing in length by 4 inches. Ford was heavily involved with design and style decisions, with Shelby having very little input. Production of Shelby Mustangs ceased with the 1970 model year. The 1970 models were in fact left over 1969 models. VIN tags from 1969 Shelby's were removed and replaced with 1970 Shelby VIN's with careful supervision from FBI agents.
2006 Shelby GT-H
Ford introduced the
Shelby GT-H version of the Mustang at the 2006
New York Auto Show in April 2006. Like the original GT350H from 1966, the GT-H features gold-on-black paint and will only be available at the The Hertz Corporation car rental agency. A modest power bump over the regular Mustang GT results in a claimed 325 hp (242 kW) and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m). Features include a 5-speed automatic transmission, and a package from Ford Racing including a 90 mm cold air intake kit, X-pipe, special performance suspension, and Ford Racing "GTA" axle-back mufflers. Just 500 will be built to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original.
2007 Shelby GT and GT-H
The 4.6 liter, 319 hp
Ford Shelby GT slots between the 300 hp Ford Mustang and the 500 hp Ford Shelby GT500. It is essentially a retail sale version of the Hertz rental-only Ford Shelby GT-H, except a
manual transmission is available. Other differences include the deletion of the rear spoiler, a retro hood scoop in place of the CS6/8 Shelby hood, and silver versus the gold stripes, with the car available in either white or black. The Hertz Shelby GT-H attracted so much attention that Ford dealers and customers asked for a version of their own. Like the GT-H, the Shelby GT is modified at Shelby Automotive's factory in Las Vegas. Production of the Shelby GT began in December 2006, for sale beginning in January 2007. Up to 6000 cars will be built with final numbers as of this date still not in. A number of Shelby GTs are being modified by Shelby Automobiles in Las Vegas. Interestingly some of these modifications include installing both the rear spoiler and the CS 6/8 hood. An available super charger, again installed by Shelby Automobiles, increases horsepower to 400+. For 2007, convertible version of GT-H is offered for rental at Hertz.
2007 Ford Shelby GT500
Shelby and Ford returned with a Shelby-branded Mustang, the
Shelby GT500 for 2007. Introduced at the 2003 New York International Auto Show, the GT500 uses a 5.4L
Ford Modular engine 500HP
supercharged V8. Features include the
Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual transmission, suspension tuning, a body kit, and 18 inch wheels.Deliveries of the Shelby GT500 began in May 2006.
A collaboration of Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) and Carroll Shelby, the GT500 will be produced in limited quantity for three years (approximately 10,000 units/year) on the line at Ford's Flat Rock, Michigan (AutoAlliance) assembly facility.
The right to purchase the first 2007 Shelby GT500 was auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on 21 January, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona for $648,000. Proceeds will benefit the
Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation.
Specifications
- Engine: Iron block 5.4-liter, DOHC, 32-valve, 90-degree V-8
- Aspiration: Eaton M122 Roots-type Supercharger w/Air-to-water Intercooler
- Drive Wheels: RWD
- Body/frame: Unit Steel w/Aluminum Hood
- Front Brakes: 14" Brembo Vented Discs w/4-Piston Calipers
- Rear Brembo Vented Discs w/Twin-Piston Calipers
- Brake Size (front/rear): 14 in./11.8 in.
- Wheel Size (front): 18 in. x 9.5 in.
- Wheel Size (rear): 18 in. x 9.5 in.
- Tire Size (front): P255/45ZR18
- Tire Size (rear): P285/40ZR18
- Steering: Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
- Front Suspension: Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34mm tubular stabilizer bar
- Rear Suspension: Three-link solid axle with coil springs, shocks, Panhard rod, 24mm solid stabilizer bar
- Wheelbase: 107.1 in.
- Length: 187.6 in.
- Width: 73.9 in.
- Height: 54.5 in.
- Curb Weight: Coupe - 3920 LB (1780) K Convertible - 4040 LB (1834) Khia
- Weight Distribution (front/rear): 57%/43%
- Track (front/rear): 61.9 in./62.5 in.
- Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu. ft.) 53/33/12
Performance
- Horsepower: 500 bhp (SAE-certified)
- Torque: 480 lb.-ft. (SAE-certified)
- 0-60 mph: 4.9 sec.
- Quarter-Mile: 13.2 @ 117.180
- Top Speed: 155 mph (Electronically Limited)
- Coefficient of Drag: 0.38
- Horsepower Per Liter: 83.19 bhp
- Horsepower Per Weight: 188.92 bhp
2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR
The 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR, revealed at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, is scheduled for release in the spring of 2008, is powered by a (estimated) 540 horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 variation with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack. Production will be limited to 1,000 units. The Shelby GT500KR styling features include a carbon composite hood with scoops and hood pins, a lowered front air dam, and 14-inch Brembo front brakes with functional cooling ducts. The 2008 GT500KR draws on styling features from the classic 1968 "King of the Road" GT500KR model, and includes 40th anniversary badging, racing stripes, and Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats. The GT500KR's price is estimated to be around the $52,000 range. The GT500KR will be the second fastest production Mustang ever built after the Saleen S281 extreme which boasts 550h bhp. However, Shelby released that there will be a Super Snake option in 2008(see super snake)
Specifications•Front Engine, RWD, 4 pass, 2 door coupe
•5.4L/540 hp/510 lb.ft. supercharged DOHC 32 valve V8 Engine
•6 Speed Manual Transmission
•3800 lb. curb weight
•107.1 in. wheelbase
•188 x 73.9 x 54.5 in.
Super Snake
Starting in 2008, previous 2007 Shelby GT500 Mustangs could be sent to Carroll Shelby's Special Performance Plant in Las Vegas to be rebuilt into a
Super Snake, which resembles the 1968 GT500KR, for an additional cost of $27,995. The Super Snake will offer a 600 hp version with warranty or a 750 hp version without warranty and a 0-60 time of under 4 seconds. This car is rumored to be faster than the new
Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Super Snake is inspired by the 1967 GT500 Super Snake, a car made by Carroll Shelby for Goodyear Tires.
Shelby Mustang in popular culture
- A customized 1967 Shelby GT500, called "Eleanor", featured prominently in the Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000 film).
- A blue 1967 model Shelby Mustang Cobra GT500 is prominently featured in the manga and anime series Gunsmith Cats as well as its predecessor, Riding Bean.
- A 1967 GT500 and a 2007 GT500 are featured in the 2006 video game Need for Speed: Carbon
- Tom Cruise's character is seen driving a 1965 GT350H in War of the Worlds.
- Will Smith's character "Robert Neville" can be seen driving a 2007 Shelby GT500 in the 2007 film "I Am Legend".
- A Shelby GT500 is featured in Test Drive Unlimited.
- John Cena drove a 2006 Shelby GT-H during his entrance to the ring at Wrestlemania 23.
- Forza Motorsport and Forza Motorsport 2 feature a 1967 Shelby Mustang GT-500 KR and Forza 2 also features a 2007 Shelby GT-500
- A Shelby GT350H is blown-up in the trailer for American Gangster.
Unique Performance
In 2002, Carroll Shelby joined forces with a company called Unique Performance in Farmers Branch, Texas, to produce the GT500E, a Shelby Mustang based on the "Eleanor" Mustang from the 2000 movie Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000 film), starring Nicolas Cage. Other new Shelby Mustangs followed, including the GT350SR and GT500SR. Each of these new Mustangs is given a Shelby VIN number and all are eligible for inclusion in the Shelby American World Registry.History of Carroll Shelby
See also
- Ford Mustang
- Shelby Cobra
- Ford Shelby Cobra Concept
References
External Links
- Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
- 1967 Shelby Mustang TV Commercial
- 1968 Shelby Mustang TV Commercial
- Shelby Mustang videos
- Shelby Mustang Photo gallery
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history of the Ford Shelby Mustang ... In 1964 the Ford Motor Corporation introduced a car that would change the American car market and became a symbol of a ...
Shelby Mustang GT500
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2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
Inside Line: Ford says the 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500 Mustang will be the most powerful factory-built Mustang in history, more powerful than the 1969 Mach 1 428 Super Cobra Jet or ...