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Shelby Performance Parts has introduced some new race-inspired upgrades for a variety of different Ford Mustang models, ranging from the base car to the Shelby GT500.
A custom Shelby GT500 modified by a group called “Friends of Carroll” has sold for $200,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Famed Ford tuner Shelby American has revealed that it’ll be heading to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show with several new products for its consumers, including one surprise.
Carroll Shelby, the man behind the Shelby American name, passed away some months ago, but not without making sure his legacy was carried on.
If the wildly powerful Shelby GT500 still isn’t enough for you, there’s an even more potent option: the GT500 Super Snake which Shelby American is tweaking for the 2013 model year.
Arguably one of the rarest and most sought after Mustangs, the 1968 Shelby Green Hornet will be hitting the auction block at a Barret-Jackson auction in early January of 2013.
Ford Mustang Track Apps Explained – Video
Testing Ford's newest tech in the 662-hp GT500
Driving a ‘Stang daily is a pleasant experience, but it’s another revelation to drive it to its maximum potential.
Each year, Ford engineers and designers deliver new features that keep consumers and enthusiasts alike appreciative of the manufacturer’s constant efforts in improvement. Within the new Mustang’s dashboard mounted 4-inch LCD productivity screen, drivers can view extensive details on their fuel consumption and vehicle performance. Now, transforming that screen and the drive into a real-world video game is the all-new Track Apps feature.
A 2009 GT500KR that was originally titled to the man Carroll Shelby himself, will be heading to the Vicari’s Biloxi auction on October 7th-14th, 2012.
When there’s only one prototype of a car in existence, and it features the name ‘Shelby’ in it, there’s no doubt it’s one of the rarest and most sought after collector cars in the world.
Shelby American is updating its GT350 for the 2013 model year, giving the post-title Ford Mustang GT program styling changes and new colors, while maintaining exclusivity with a limited production of 350.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the iconic Shelby Cobra, and tragically also the year its creator passed away.
Carroll Shelby’s passing rocked the automotive world, a man that was peerless in his automotive ingenuity and passion for motorsports.
Yesterday, we reported the tragic news of Carroll Shelby’s passing, a man whose passion shaped the automotive industry over the past few decades.
Carroll Shelby, the automotive legend, died last night at age 89 because of medical complications.
Shelby has been synonymous with the Mustang nameplate since its 2007 re-establishment as Ford‘s halo car producer, but that might be changing soon.
It seems the low-volume performance tuner currently best known for the Shelby GT500 is exploring the possibility of tuning other Ford vehicles to maximize performance., according to AutoBlog.
We already know that a contract to continue producing the GT500 through 2020 is in place, but an interview with Shelby president John Luft hints at more than one product in the future.
Oil barons chuckle and while most of us cringe at gas making the $4 gallon mark. Studies and announcements are abound that climbing fuel prices are herding people like sheep into buying compact cars. So where do gas-suckers like the Shelby GT500 fit in?
Right where they did every other year, at least according to Shelby American president John Luft who confirmed in an interview with Mustangs Daily that the Snake-bearing ‘Stang will remain in the coming Mustang generation.
Mustang enthusiasts will probably appreciate a visit to the Ford website if they haven’t already taken one recently thanks to the new Shelby GT500 configurator going live.
While playing dress-up with the man-beast of a muscle car is a far cry from actually feeling the 650 hp it has on tap, you can get a good idea of what options are available, how they will look and what it will cost. We resisted the temptation to deck our car out in AutoGuide colors, partially because the matte black rims look great matching, but also because the new taillights are gorgeous next to the paint noire.
With a starting price of $54,200, the updated super ‘Stang is $5,390 more expensive than the model it replaces, though that price also brings a 5.8-liter supercharged V8 compared to the outgoing 5.4-liter version. WIth that extra displacement, drivers get an extra 100 hp.
Optioned out, the top-tier price tag comes in at $66,485, which includes a Shelby-branded car cover among other fancy options.
Head on over to the configurator to have a little customizable fun for yourself.
GALLERY: 2013 Ford Shelby GT500
Perhaps the most important figure regarding the upcoming 2013 Shelby GT500 is its top speed of 200 mph. Best of all the figures on the car however is Ford has announced that this Mustang could be yours for a “mere” $54,995.
A sharp increase of $6,000 over last year’s model, it’s also slightly more than the new Camaro ZL1, which is priced at $54,095.
A larger 5.8-liter V8 engine and a bigger supercharger gives the 2013 GT500 an increase of 100-hp over the out-going 2012 model. Other components joining the powerplant include a new six-speed manual transmission, carbon fiber driveshaft, clutch, and a new final drive real axle with 3.31:1 ratio.
Also available on the GT500 is the new Performance Pack which offers SVT/Bilstein electronically adjustable shocks and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Finally, an optional Track Pack adds an extra engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and a transmission cooler to manage the sustained high temperatures during a track day.
Despite the absence of rear independent suspension, there’s no denying that the 2013 Shelby GT500 is a complete and well thought out package. Start keeping your eyes peeled for 2013 GT500′s at Standing Mile events starting this summer.
PowerBlock TV will be putting the Factory Five Mk4 Roadster to the test against the original 427 Shelby Cobra. In celebration of that, they are also doing a sweepstakes with the winner getting themselves a do-it-yourself Factory Five Mk4 Roadster kit.
The lucky sweepstakes winner will get an Mk4 chassis and suspension package from Factory Five, a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote powerplant with a six-speed transmission, $5,000 in tools and shop equipment from Matco Tools and Summit Racing Equipment, Weld Racing wheels, Falken Tires and goodies like Royal Purple lubricants. The complete package has an estimated retail value of over $50,000.
PowerBlockTV calls it the ultimate do-it-yourself package. Nothing would be better than having someone essentially sponsor you to build an Mk4 Cobra replica. Click here to enter.
[Source: PowerBlock TV via TopSpeed]
The Shelby Series 1 originally came out in 1999 and was heralded as the only vehicle designed and built from the ground up by Carroll Shelby and his company. Now one of the late production Shelby 1 vehicles produced in 2005 can be yours with just 451-miles on the odometer and a price tag of $129,900.
The Series 1 was developed as a descendant of the legendary Cobra, featuring carbon fiber construction, race-inspired suspension components and a new-age Oldsmobile 4.0L V8 powerplant with 320-hp and 290 lb-ft of torque. The result is a one-of-a-kind sports car that goes 0-60 mph in just 4.4-seconds and runs a 12-second quarter mile time and a top speed of 170-mph.
Suspension wise, Shelby’s Series 1 features coilover shocks and independent rear suspension. Impressively, brakes come from a Chevrolet C5 Corvette, while Shelby outfits each corner with their custom three-piece wheels in a staggered 18×10-inch and 18×12-inch setup.
Inside, the Series 1 is pure luxury with deep leather bucket seats and a custom dash with some off-the-shelf GM components. Even though it carries quite a hefty price tag, it’s a small price to pay for a very rare and perfect piece of machinery.
Check out a video highlighting this collector’s car after the break.
GALLERY: 1999 Shelby Series I
[Source: RK Motors]
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 might not have the wedge shape of a European supercar, but its 202 mph top speed puts it in a rareified world of hand-built Italian exotics.
SVT engineer Jamal Hameedi told MustangsDaily that the GT500 recorded a top speed of 202 mph during testing, thanks to the improved power figures and some apparent aerodynamic changes. Hameedi also said that while Ford was doing suspension testing at the famed Nurburgring, they didn’t record any times for the GT500, avoiding the typical Nurburgring bragging rights contest that so many automakers fall prey to.
[Source: MustangsDaily]