More info on the Ford Shelby GT

[quick5pnt0]

This topic is for discussion of the following:
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2006/ne ... elbygt.php

Ford Shelby GT

[quick5pnt0]

Ford just put out this video of the Shelby GT. Can Ford’s "Go Fast" project team quickly bring a retail version of the Shelby GT-H to market?

http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2006/ne ... tvideo.php

[quick5pnt0]

I posted this on the front page but I thought I'd also post it here too. Word is that Ford is going to start production on the Shelby GT this January. Since these cars start life as regular Mustang GT's the price structure for them will be based off the Mustang. As such you'll have to pay $2,140 over the price of the Mustang GT for the manual version, and $2,040 for the automatic.

As for how limited these cars are, each dealer will get one Shelby GT with the rest being divided up between dealerships according to their recent Mustang sales. So if your local dealer sells a ton of Mustangs, they'll likely get more than one. Problem is that every other car ordered must be an automatic version to keep from creating a shortage on manual transmission cars.

If you want one, I suggest you get to your dealer now!

[quick5pnt0]

Turns out Ford has decided to auction off the first Shelby GT at this years Barrett Jackson. The press release and image of Carroll Shelby with the the first production Shelby is below.

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The first Ford Shelby GT CSM No. 07SGT0001 will fire up its engine and drive out of the Shelby Automobiles build center in Las Vegas in celebration of the start of production of the third model in the modern Ford Shelby Mustang portfolio. The Shelby GT features a 4.6-liter V-8, classic Shelby design cues, and performance modifications and will be priced at $36,970 MSRP including applicable taxes and destination and delivery.

“I couldn’t be more excited to see production up and running on a new Shelby Mustang,” says Carroll Shelby, CEO and Chairman of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. “The new Shelby GT is a great addition to the Shelby GT500 and Shelby GT-H, and it will only further the lead that Mustang has in the coming muscle car wars.”

The Shelby GT is the third modern Shelby Mustang produced through a collaboration of Ford and Carroll Shelby. In addition to the 2007 Shelby GT500, Ford and Shelby created 500 copies of the Ford Shelby GT-H, which are available to rent through select Hertz rental centers.

The Shelby GT joining the Ford line-up is the result of customers and dealers demanding a retail version of the Shelby GT-H. Ford and Shelby Automobiles were able to capitalize on much of the development work that was done on the Shelby GT-H, and put together a ‘Go Fast’ production program delivering the Shelby GT in six months.

“The Shelby GT500 has been a huge success, but we have been overwhelmed at the number of people who want to buy a retail version of the Shelby GT-H,” continues Shelby. “The Shelby GT will perfectly compliment the GT500, just like the original GT350 and GT500 did back in the 60’s.”

Be first on the block to own the new small-block Shelby
The first production unit of the Shelby GT will be auctioned off to support the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation charity at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Event in January 2007. Classic Shelby Mustangs have always been a crowd favorite at Barrett-Jackson auctions, pushing muscle car prices to new heights, and the modern Shelby Mustangs have proven to be no different.

In January this year, an early production Shelby 2007 GT500 sold at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction for $600,000, with proceeds benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation. On July 28, a Shelby GT-H was sold for $250,000 at EAA AirVenture, with proceeds benefiting the Youth Eagles aviation education program. Now, some of the first Shelby GT-Hs are exiting the Hertz rental fleet and going to private auction where they are consistently averaging between $68,000-$90,000 in sale.

Shelby-inspired performance, proven by Ford Racing
Under the hood, the Ford Racing 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 3.55:1 rear-axle ratio is installed to capitalize on the Shelby GT coupe’s extra power when 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 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 lower center of gravity. 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.

Shelby GT models will begin as a stock Mustang GT assembled at AutoAlliance International assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The cars are then shipped to the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas for modification before delivery to Ford dealerships.

EDIT: Here's a link to our Mustangs at Barrett Jackson page. The first production Shelby GT is lot #1300
http://www.muscularmustangs.com/2007/20 ... ackson.php

[87hybrid]

How much over sticker will these go for? Looks like a step in the right direction for ford. Curious to what production numbers will be.
That first one should raise good coinage for the Children's Fund.

[Sarge_13]

and will be priced at $36,970 MSRP including applicable taxes and destination and delivery

[87hybrid]

The GT500 was priced at $42k, and people were paying upwards of $75k at the dealers. It's all about what your willing to pay I guess.

[Sarge_13]

I have seen the 150k Ford GT go for as much as 210k in the dealer.