The 2007 Shelby GT features a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 producing 325-horsepower and 330
ft/lbs of torque. Production of the Shelby GT will be limited,
assuring exclusivity like all Shelby Mustang models.
“Our goal is to offer a steed for every need,” says John Felice,
Ford brand general marketing manager. “The new Shelby GT is
a low-volume, extremely collectable Mustang for enthusiasts.
It also offers a few more customers the opportunity to experience
firsthand magic of Mustang and Carroll Shelby.”
The Shelby GT is the third modern Shelby Mustang produced through
a collaboration of Ford and Shelby Automobiles. In addition
to the 2007 Shelby GT500, Ford and Shelby created 500 copies
of the Ford Shelby GT-H, which are available only through
select Hertz rental centers.
“We have been overwhelmed at the number of people who want to
buy a version of the Shelby GT-H,” said Carroll Shelby, CEO
of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. “The Shelby GT will deliver the
power and balanced handling of the Shelby GT-H, but with more
performance potential, especially due to the available manual
transmission.”
The Shelby GT driving dynamics are fine tuned with the Ford
Racing Handling Pack, which was developed by the same engineers
that developed the Ford Racing FR500C, which won the 2005 Grand-Am
Cup Championship. New coil springs drop the overall ride height
by an inch-and-a-half for a more aggressive stance and reduced
body roll. Stiffer dampers and front swaybar further enhance
cornering feel and body control. To showcase the key performance
modifications, Ford Racing painted all the key suspension components,
including the damper, spring, and swaybar Ford Racing Blue.
A front strut-tower brace adds additional strength to the chassis
structure, and P235/55ZR18 high-performance tires maximize the
benefits of the chassis upgrades.
Under hood, the Ford Racing Power Pack increases the output
of the naturally aspirated, three-valve, 4.6-liter V-8 to 325-horsepower,
and 330 pound-feet of torque. The Power Pack includes a 90 millimeter
cold-air intake and a new performance engine calibration for
improved response. The high-flow exhaust system with X-pipe
crossover offers better power delivery and a throaty V-8 exhaust
note. A shorter rear-axle ratio is installed to capitalize on
the Shelby GT coupe’s extra power, especially accelerating off
the line. For Shelby GT models equipped with a manual transmission,
a Hurst short-throw shifter is installed for more precise shift
action.
The Shelby GT will be offered only as a coupe, and only in two
exterior colors, Performance White or Black. Both colors are
accented by silver LeMans-style racing stripes – a signature
detail of classic Shelby Mustangs. The LeMans stripes extend
over the hood, roof, and trunk, and are complemented by matching
side stripes with “Shelby GT” nomenclature.
The powerful face of the Shelby GT features a unique front fascia,
with a more aggressive lower air dam. The brushed-aluminum grille
is accented by an offset Mustang logo. In addition, the Shelby
GT has a new hood scoop that comes directly from the famed Shelby
Cobra roadster.
The side profile features chrome-finished 18-inch wheels and
unique side scoops just before the rear wheel arches. The rear
fascia frames the larger dual exhaust tips, and is topped by
Shelby badging on the trunk lid.
Inside, features include ‘Shelby GT’ logo floor mats and custom
sill plates with Shelby GT nomenclature. In addition, the Shelby
GT features an authentication plate on the center dashboard,
as well as matching tag underhood. This tag features the CSX
number, which is recorded in the Shelby Automobiles registry.
Similar and related vehicles:
Ford GT
Ford GT Tungsten
Ford Mustang GT (2010)
Ford Mustang GT
Ford Mustang GT-R Concept
Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR
Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H
Ford FPV GT-P
Ford Racing Puma
Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Ford Focus RS
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