Honoring Carroll Shelby

SHELBY GT500CR STARTING AT $ 298,000

2020-09-22T13:13:00.002+03:00

PERFORMANCE

• Ford Performance Coyote Gen 3, Whipple Supercharged (810 HP)
• Custom Dyno Tuned
• Tremec 6-speed Manual Transmission
• 9″ Fab 9 Rear w/ 3:70 Gear Ratio and Posi Traction Installed
• Serpentine Belt Pulley System
• Vaporworx Twin Electric Fuel Pumps
• Stealth 18 Gallon Fuel Cell- Wilwood 6 Piston front, 4 Piston rear
• Slotted, Crossdrilled and Zinc Washed Rotors
• Rack and Pinion Steering Conversion (Power)
• Flaming River Tilt Column (polished)
• Stainless Works Long Tube Headers
• Dual 2.5″ Mandrel Bent Exhaust
• Magnaflow Mufflers
• BeCool Aluminum Crossflow Radiator
• 2-13″ Electric Cooling Fans
• Tubular Sub Frame Connectors
• Rollbar
• Adjustable Coilover Front Suspension
• Adjustable Coilover Rear Suspension
• Oversized Sway Bars Front and Rear

EXTERIOR

• Exposed Weave Carbon Fiber Body
• Authentic Shelby Exterior Carbon Fiber Enhancements
• BASF Glasurit UV-protected Clear Coat (exposed-weave body)
• GT500CR 18×8 Aluminum Front Wheels
• GT500CR 18×11 Aluminum Rear Wheels
• Michelin Z Rated Tires 225/40/18 Front
• Michelin Z Rated Tires 315/30/18 Rear
• LeMans Gas Cap
• Triple Stripes
• Shelby Sequential Tail lights

INTERIOR

• Carroll Shelby Scat Rally Series 1000 Seats (High back)
• 5 point Camlock Seatbelts
• Carroll Shelby Signature Gauges (white face)
• 200mph Speedometer
• Leather Wrapped Aluminum Steering Wheel
• Old Air Products A/C System
• Carroll Shelby GT500CR Floormats
• Alcantara Headliner and Center Console Accents

OPTIONS

• Custom drivetrain upgrades options available upon request
• Touchscreen Entertainment System w/ Navigation
• Stillwater Designs 5 Channel Amplifier
• Stllwater Designs Subwoofer
• Stillwater Designs Component Speakers
• KPH Gauges
• Right Hand Drive

In addition to being wrapped in SpeedKore Performance Group autoclave-cured prepreg carbon fiber, each will be powered by a Whipple supercharged Ford 5.0L Gen 3 Coyote engine mated to a Tremec six-speed manual transmission. This potent vehicle has dual adjustable coil-over suspension, tubular subframe connectors, high-performance Wilwood brakes, roll bar, hydraulic steering rack and more. The stunning interior features an Alcantara headliner and a Lecarra leather-wrapped aluminum steering wheel. The result is stunning perfection in a car that is an astounding 600 pounds lighter than stock. The power-to-weight ratio is on par with the most exotic vehicles, making it a modern world-class supercar with American muscle at its soul.

Classic Recreations’ recently unveiled heritage Shelby GT500CR carbon fiber concept car has gone into production and is ready to order. Dubbed the Carbon Edition, only 25 of these limited edition 1967/68 Shelby supercars will be delivered by the company at the Shelby American facility in Las Vegas and are available for worldwide distribution. Each vehicle has been spec’d for performance and will receive unique badging, a personalized delivery experience, registration in the Shelby Worldwide Registry and include a donation to the Carroll Shelby Foundation.

SOURCE: SHELBY American

2013 Shelby 1000 unleashes its 1,200 horsepower ahead of NY show reveal

2013-03-26T01:03:00.000+02:00

Shelby American launched its 1000 last year to commemorate its 50th anniversary, but it is returning to the New York Auto Show with a fresh version based on the 2013 GT500 I drove. The 2013 Shelby 1000 whips up 1,200 horsepower on pump gas thanks to beefed-up forced induction, engine internals and cooling. Wisely, it also incorporates an adjustable suspension and big brake package to make sure those ponies have the best chance being safely deployed to the ground.
It will be the most powerful production, street-legal musclecar in the world.

Shelby announces 2013 GT500 Super Snake with up to 850 horsepower

2013-02-01T20:27:00.002+02:00

When Shelby first launched the GT500 Super Snake in 2007 (or relaunched, if you consider the one-off 1967 prototype), the 5.4-liter supercharged V8 was boosted all the way up to... wait for it... 600 horsepower. Fast-forward just five years and the muscle car landscape looks quite different. The 2013 Shelby GT500 now comes with 662 tire-shredding horsepower from the factory.

To their credit, Shelby American has kept pace the past few years, introducing an 800-horsepower Super Snake and the almighty Shelby 1000. The latest Super Snake model takes things another step further, offering up an incredible 850 horsepower. If that's too much to handle, customers can opt out of the supercharger upgrade and stick with the factory 662 ponies.

Of course, there's more to the Super Snake than just raw horsepower. The post-title package includes items like upgraded front and rear brakes, Borla exhaust, sport suspension, Shelby-designed 20-inch wheels and a beefier cooling package. There's also the signature stripes, fiberglass hood and an optional widebody kit that allows for wider wheels and tires.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83nb8MqMI9k

2011 Ford Shelby GT500: Ready to Hit the Racetrack

2010-02-09T06:35:00.000+02:00

The Ford Shelby GT500 kicks performance up a few notches for 2011, with an all-new aluminum-block engine that produces 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque. Fuel economy also is improved due to a lighter engine and aerodynamic enhancements. The new GT500 offers better steering and handling precision, and an optional SVT Performance Package complete with Shelby GT500-exclusive tires, unique styling, lighter wheels, a higher rear axle ratio and stiffer springs.

2011 Ford Shelby GT500

An optional SVT Performance Package highlights the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500®, available on both coupe and convertible models, making it racetrack ready.

The optional package features the all-new next-generation Goodyear Eagle® F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires only available on the 2011 Shelby GT500, offering incredible dry traction and precise handling, complete with a race-inspired ultra-high-performance tread compound. All-new lightweight 19-inch forged-aluminum wheels in the front complement all-new tires, with new 20-inch forged-aluminum wheels at the rear.

Other new convenience technologies include:

*Standard HID (high-intensity discharge) headlamps

*MyKey™ programmable vehicle key

*Integrated spotter mirror

*Fold-down rear headrests

“Whether you’re looking to take the GT500 out on the streets or have some fun at the track,” Capito says, “this car will satisfy the most discriminating performance driving enthusiasts.”

Shelby Slide Show

2010-01-24T07:03:00.000+02:00

A Legend Reborn: Shelby American Brings Back the Shelby GT350

2010-01-23T01:57:00.001+02:00

Shelby American brings back the Shelby GT350 on 45th anniversary of car’s introduction

The Shelby is supercharged and enhanced in every way.

The car was introduced during the Barrett-Jackson Opening Night Gala in Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. , will fulfill the dreams of enthusiasts by returning the legendary Shelby GT350 to its lineup of American performance cars. The Shelby team unveiled a supercharged concept version of the Mustang-based 2011 Shelby GT350 to the surprise of thousands gathered at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Opening Night Gala to honor the 45th anniversary of the first GT350 and first Shelby big block Cobra.

The concept behind the GT350 was to build a car that is light, nimble and powerful. Beginning with the “small block” 5.0 liter Ford Mustang GT as its base, the Shelby American team worked with experts from Ford Racing, Goodyear, Borla, Cragar and Baer to create a car that is fast and has razor sharp handling. Every segment of the car is enhanced or replaced to create the ultimate balanced performance pony car that is true to the spirit of the 1965-1970 MY Shelby GT350.

“The 2011 GT350 balances heritage with modern necessity,” said Shelby American president Amy Boylan. “Former Hot Wheels and Ford designer Larry Wood joined Vince LaViolette, Walter Cardenas, Andrew Smidt and the rest of our Las Vegas team to help integrate 1965-1970 Shelby styling cues with modern aerodynamics. We worked with Ford Racing to supercharge the engine with a goal of 500 horsepower, as well as to sharpen the handling. Baer Brakes helped engineer the fantastic brakes and we shod the GT350 with 19” modern Cragar wheels and super sticky Goodyear tires. This Shelby is truly a complete performance package.”

“Since this was one of the most important cars in Shelby’s history, everyone stepped up to make sure it meets Carroll’s performance standards,” added Gary Davis, vice president of production for Shelby American. “After it was hand built in our new design studio, it began extensive testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by veteran test drivers Vince LaViolett and Gary Patterson. We’re all proud to be part of this milestone Shelby car.”

2009-10-16T04:16:00.003+03:00