Showing posts with label Shelby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shelby. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

2010 Classic Recreations Shelby GT500CR



Officers then licensed GT500CR announced 1967 Shelby car program in 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas for modification and custom manufacturing company founded by Jason Engel, Recreation Classic. The first prototype made its debut in the same city after about four months of development on the amount of customization. As the first official 1967 Shelby Mustang continuation car ever built, the hand-built G.T.500CR features a 427 cubic inch (7.0L) engine, model specific bodywork, custom paint and hand-stitched upholstery. Every G.T.500CR has an official Shelby serial number and badges. Therefore, the car will be included in the Shelby World Registry.





The G.T.500CR prototype appeared in Las Vegas is the 545 horsepower Performance Model. This model features a fuel injected, naturally aspirated engine, Tremec overdrive transmission, modern coil-over suspension with rack-and-pinion steering, and modern vented disc brakes. The interior features Carroll Shelby signature seats, custom gauges, brushed aluminum trim, five-point harnesses and more.

Besides the Performance Model with investment starting at $149,000, other G.T500CR models include the Intro and the top of the line Venom. The Intro Model is powered by 427 C.I Crate Engine (545 H.P.), the investment starting at $119,000. The Venom Model is powered by 427 C.I Crate Engine (780 H.P.), the investment starting at $199,000. Prototypes for both the Intro and the Venom will be introduced soon.

Find out more about how to get your own hand built vehicle at www.1967fastback.com.










Friday, February 12, 2010

2011 Ford Shelby GT500



The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 is a new performance package for the Shelby GT500 developed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers for both the coupe and convertible models. As the primary improvement, this new performance offers all-new aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine, which is lighter than its predecessor. Besides, the 2011 Shelby GT500 also offers an optional package for both models.







Powered by the new engine package with Plasma Transferred Wire Arc (PTWA) liner coating which is able to increased power and fuel economy, the 2011 Shelby GT500 is claimed to be the first modern Shelby without the gas guzzler tax. To support the engine, 2011 Shelby GT500 featured with new exhaust sized 2.75-inch.

Several upgrades are also carried out for the exterior, including standard HID (high-intensity discharge) headlamps, 19-inch aluminum wheels with all-new Goodyear Eagle® F1 SuperCar G: 2 tires, and an optional glass roof. And for the convenience in the interior, the car is stuffed with MyKeyTM programmable vehicle key.

The optional package offers unique styling, lighter wheels, a higher rear axle ratio and stiffer springs, which is available on both the Shelby GT500 convertible and coupe. For the convertible model, the enhanced features include structural rigidity with lateral stiffness, the stiffened V-brace, and etc.













Friday, January 29, 2010

2011 Shelby GT350



Shelby American has unveiled the Shelby GT350 supercharged concept version of the Mustang-based 2011 Shelby GT350 to honor the 45th anniversary of the first GT350 and first Shelby big block Cobra. Each Shelby GT350 will be clad in traditional white with Shelby Guardsman blue Le Mans stripes and feature the new Ford V8 coupled to a 6 speed manual transmission and center exit exhaust. Blue Shelby GT350 valve covers and billet caps set off the supercharged engine. The Baer brake system features 6 piston kit in the front, as well as 14″ ERADISPEED rotors in the rear with cooling ducts for all four corners.



The suspension was upgraded with new Ford Racing springs, struts, sway bars and adjustable caster/camber plates. The 2011 Shelby GT350 also receives a new front fascia, tail light trim, front splitter, rear deck lid filler panel and rear fascia. Functional scoops are located on the side rockers and hood. GT350 badges on the outside and inside include a Shelby serial number. The A pillar carries a fuel pressure, oil pressure and boost gauge.

The Shelby GT350 is a post title program; a customer purchases a car from their local Ford Dealer, which is turned into a GT350 by the Shelby American Team. A limited number will be built in the 2011 model year. The Shelby GT350 up-fit completed by Shelby American has a MSRP of $33,995 and does not include the price of the base car.















Friday, June 5, 2009

2009 Superformance Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe



The first and only American made car to win the World Manufacturer’s Championship for Grand Touring Racecars, the Daytona Coupe transformed American road racing. Originally referred to as the “Daytona Car,” the coupe officially earned its name while being built for the Daytona race.

The Coupe combines innovations of the past, technology from the future and captivating style to deliver a new generation of classic muscle.





Superformance Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe comes with A complete factory assembled rolling chassis, Vinylestere and glass composite body, Show quality PPG paint finishes with many standard colors, Fully independent front and rear suspension, Tubular space frame constructed of mild steel, BTR / Dana Hydratrac limited slip differential, Bilstein® coil over progressive shocks with H&R Springs®, Four-wheel vented disc brakes, power assisted PBR® calipers, Power assisted rack and pinion steering, Aluminum radiator/oil cooler with dual electric fans, Oil cooler and braided lines, 20 gallon stainless steel fuel tank, Rear exiting silver ceramic coated side pipes, Custom TFE air conditioning system, 18″ cast Alloy wheels, Tinted front, side and rear windows, Stewart Warner electronic gauges, Remote door locks and immobilizer system, Black leather and Alcantra interior, Eligible for the Shelby American Automobile Club owners registry, Licensed by Carroll Shelby, Designed by original designers Peter Brock and Bob Negstad.