| 2011 Shelby GT350 Mustang Final Specs Released |
At the Barrett Jackson Auction in Scottsdale this January, Shelby American unveiled the 2011 Shelby GT350, a modern remake of one of Carroll Shelby's most memorable Mustangs. At the time Shelby released preliminary specs for the vehicle including a goal to have its 5.0L V8 powerplant produce 500 supercharged horsepower. After the initial reveal we really didn't hear much more about the car until May when Shelby announced that it would also add a naturally aspirated variant to the mix, allowing the car to compete at Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) events. Well it looks like Shelby is upholding its promises and making a few new ones as well. The 2011 Shelby GT350's final specs were released today and not only has Shelby met its goal of 500 horsepower it far exceeded it with an option 624 horsepower "R" Tune!
"Our goal was to build the ultimate small block muscle car," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "The results show that the Shelby GT350 takes American performance to an entirely new level. In recent tests, the standard supercharged car hit 60 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds and ran the quarter in 12 seconds flat at 121.4 mph, all while generating 1.05g of lateral acceleration and stopping from 60 mph in only 107 feet. We believe the 'R' tuned GT350 will be even faster."
The normally aspirated GT350 is available in standard Ford Mustang GT trim for SCCA racing or 430 in the optional tune. The standard supercharged version is rated at 525 horsepower while the "R" tune option delivers 624 horsepower. All versions include Shelby performance suspension, brake, tire/wheel, and interior and exterior styling enhancements that make the GT350 as fast on the curves as it is in the straightaways.
In addition to the optional "R" tune for the supercharger, Shelby American will offer a solid blue painted hood stripes as well as finished rear bumper stripes. A Watts link rear suspension, upgraded stereo, track-oriented brakes and other options are also available on the Shelby.
Standard Equipment
-Shelby/Ford Racing/Whipple black finish supercharger
-Shelby/Ford Racing suspension
-Shelby Caster camber plate kit
-Shelby/Baer 6 piston front brake kit with exclusive nickel anodized finish
-Shelby/Baer ERADISPEED rear rotor and brake pad upgrade
-Front and rear brake duct and cooling kit
-Shelby/Borla unique center exit exhaust
-Shelby/Cragar 19" alloy wheels shod with Goodyear performance tires
-Front fascia including traditional "running pony" badge
-Rear fascia including exclusive GT350 45th anniversary badge
-Unique tail light trim
-Rear deck lid filler panel
-Side Rockers with functional integrated brake cooling ducts
-Exclusive GT350 Guardsman Blue vinyl over-the-top and side stripes
-"Powered by Ford" fender mounted badges
-Serialized engine plate
-Shelby Engine cap set
-Serialized Dash plate with Shelby GT350 sequential serial number
-A-Pillar mounted gauge package
-Embroidered Carroll Shelby Signature front seat headrests
-Exclusive GT350 45th anniversary embroidered front floor mats
-Shelby GT350 45th Anniversary windbreaker jacket
-Carroll Shelby signed passenger airbag cover (subject to availability)
Optional Equipment
-Polished supercharger
-Shelby/Baer 6 piston rear brake upgrade
-Watts link rear suspension
-Goodyear street race tire package
-Painted over the top and side stripe kit
-Shelby/Kicker premium sound system
-Leather seating surfaces with contrasting stitching and red/white/blue insert on front seats
-Tone on tone embroidered GT350 on seat backs
-Console cover and shift boot
Source: Shelby American
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