But the car's 12.3-second, 116 mph (187 km/h) quarter-mile run speaks to a horsepower number far less than 750, let alone 850. The base upgrade package used 20-inch wheels, shod with BFG G-Force Comp2 tires and a Panhard suspension bar to stiffen up the chassis. In our testing, it held the second-most carry-ons and the most interior storage space among its space-challenged competitors.

1967 was well before modern fuel injection came about, and the car used a single Holley four-barrel carburetor. [85][failed verification], In 2002, Carroll Shelby partnered with Unique Performance which was reported to have been mismanaged[87] and performed poorly with numerous customer complaints regarding false claims as to specifications and parts, poor workmanship and failure to deliver. The GT350R also receives the high-tail steering knuckle from the 2020 GT500 as well as a new steering rack. In order to improve corner grip and braking, Ford commissioned a custom set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that have a model-specific tread pattern and compound.

The power can be taken up to 800 hp (597 kW) with the optional upgrade.

In January 2017, Shelby American introduced the 50th Anniversary edition Shelby Super Snake based on the 2017 Mustang GT, and having a limited production run of 500 units.

2012 models were available in other colors, but lost the 45th Anniversary badge of the 2011. The standard package also included a Barton short shifter. [78], The 2020 GT500 was unveiled at the January 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

We like the thin cross section of the flat-bottom steering wheel, which avoids the thick-rim trend. It is essentially a retail sale version of the Hertz rental-only Ford Shelby GT-H, except a manual transmission is available. The update includes new suspension, aerodynamics, and bespoke Michelin summer tires.


One hundred Barrett Jackson Shelby GTs were built in 2008 that were black with red stripes, also available in coupe or convertible.
The touchy brake pedal on our GT350 test car took some getting used to.

The 1965 GT350 had a full size spare tire mounted in place of rear seats, making it a 2-seat-only vehicle (to be allowed to race under SCCA regulations as a "sports car"), and rode on either silver-painted steel wheels or special cast-magnesium center "Cragar Shelby" 15" rims with chromed center caps marked with a stylized "CS". They kept my concerns in mind all while helping me find a car that I’d be happy with. Coronavirus update: New contactless services to help keep you safe. The optional supercharger was a Paxton/Vortech blower in either polished or raw.

Ford Racing Performance Group provided Shelby its FR1 Power Pack to add 25 horsepower to the existing Mustang GT powertrain with an additional 10 ft-lb of torque.

Shelby, along with Paxton, also designed a new variant based on the V6 Mustang. [37] Shelby GT also features cold air intakes, custom 20" WELD Venice wheels with high-grip Michelin tires, Ford Performance supercharger, Wilwood brakes, adjustable rear control arms, dash-mounted 3-gauge pod for track boost, fuel and oil pressure, race seats, roll cage and harness. "Autotrader" is a registered trademark of TPI Holdings, Inc. used under exclusive license. The 2012 Limited Edition Super Snake produces 750 hp (559 kW) and 590 lb⋅ft (800 N⋅m) of torque from its 5.4 L supercharged V8 engine. Introduced at the 2005 New York International Auto Show, the GT500 uses a supercharged and intercooled Modular 5.4 L; 330.0 cu in (5,408 cc) V8 engine rated at 500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 480 lb⋅ft (651 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm of torque. Neither is the ungodly roar from Ford's raucous, high-revving 526-hp V-8, code-named Voodoo. The hood was made of fiberglass to save weight and the Le Mans stripes added some style.