Shelby GT Mustang launched worldwide

[dawsman]

This sounds promising, I hope it includes Australia, and at a reasonable price...

http://racing.ford.com/series/more-r...enthusias.html

SHELBY AMERICAN LAUNCHES 2015 SHELBY GT MUSCLE CAR FOR ENTHUSIASTS WORLDWIDE

(Shelby American Press Release)

• Spectacular new Shelby GT unveiled at Barrett-Jackson in Ford Motor Company booth
  
• Available with 627 HP for both manual and automatic transmission cars
  
• The first Shelby GT also designed for international markets

Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), launched the first global Shelby GT muscle car, which is based on the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang GT. One of the most popular cars in Shelby history the 627 HP 2015 Shelby GT was unveiled today at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in Ford Motor Company’s booth. Shelby is now taking orders with delivery of cars planned for the beginning of the second quarter of 2015.

“This 2015 Shelby GT incorporates all of the engineering lessons we’ve learned building high performance vehicles over the past 50 years,” said Joe Conway, co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Shelby American “With the international distribution of the current Ford Mustang, we worked closely with our partners to develop a car that can be offered in both North America and overseas. It’s the first Shelby muscle car in our history designed from day one to be a truly global vehicle.”

In 2007, Ford Division, Carroll Shelby and Ford Racing created the Shelby GT. Beginning as 4.6L Mustang GT’s assembled at Ford, they were shipped to Shelby in Las Vegas for transformation. Around 8,000 Shelby GT’s were built from 2007 to 2008 and the wildly popular car dominated its SCCA racing class. In 2013, Shelby American returned the Shelby GT to its lineup after a five year hiatus.

“We took a new approach with the 2015 Shelby GT,” said Shelby American Vice President of Operations Akos J. Feher. “We had a lot of fun designing these cars and ended up building the most powerful Shelby GT ever offered without sacrificing reliability. All exterior parts were designed and developed in-house, with every component exclusive to Shelby. We only used lightweight carbon fiber for all the aerodynamic components, including the brand new hood. The components were designed to allow a high level of customization for our customers, like the new billet aluminum front grilles.”

Every aspect of the Shelby GT is enhanced to create a potent all-around performer. Like it’s predecessor, this car features Ford Racing Performance Parts including a 627 HP supercharger, performance handling kit and half shafts. Gearing has been upgraded 3.73 gears and paired with chrome-tipped Borla exhaust. The Shelby GT rides on a staggered set of WELD Racing wheels shod with sticky Michelin tires.

This car loves the twisties and can handle the curves thanks to the new performance handling kit. The Wilwood six piston front brakes ensure the car can stop on a dime. The base car’s good looks are enhanced by adding a new hood with functional air vents and other functional aerodynamic components like a 2-piece rear diffuser. All of the Shelby exclusive exterior parts are made of carbon fiber; they are not only functional but also look great either painted or unpainted. Shelby exclusive front grilles, made entirely out of billet aluminum highlight the already aggressive nose of the car.

A Shelby GT can be built based on either a manual or automatic Mustang GT, is 50 state emissions legal in the USA and runs on pump gas. Shelby’s most demanding customers can order a ’15 Shelby GT with a long list of options including a 700+HP performance upgrade, adjustable suspension, upgraded big brake kit, and a number of interior upgrades.

“The 2015 Shelby GT is a nicely balanced muscle car that does everything well, whether on the track or on the drag strip” said Gary Patterson, Shelby American Vice President of Strategic Sales and Media Relations. “This post-title program takes performance to extreme levels. At the same time, the styling is sleek yet uniquely American with touches from Shelby history. Based on the fantastic new Ford Mustang platform, the Shelby GT can easily double as formidable daily driver and then run rings around the competition at track events.”

This is a post-title program; Ford dealers worldwide can contact Shelby American to build a Shelby GT based on a car owned by a customer or one of their 2015 Mustang GT fastbacks or convertibles. Each car will be issued a Shelby American CSM number for documentation in the official Shelby American Worldwide Registry to maximize potential collectability.

“The demand for Shelby vehicles, parts and products around the globe continues to skyrocket,” said Neil Cummings co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Carroll Shelby Licensing. “In addition to a superb facility in Las Vegas, Shelby is establishing mod shops worldwide. This will allow enthusiasts worldwide who have access to a Ford Mustang to transform it into a Shelby GT locally.”

The price of the base Shelby GT modification, not including the Ford Mustang GT, is $39,995. Customers can build their Shelby GT online or call (702) 942-7325/ (844) 974-3529.

2015 Shelby GT Key Features

Exterior:

Carbon fiber hood with customizable hood vents
Carbon fiber front splitter
Carbon fiber rocker panels
Carbon fiber 2-piece rear diffuser
Carbon fiber rear deck lid
Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
Carbon fiber mirror covers
Carbon fiber hood extension
Modular customizable billet aluminum upper and lower front grilles
Shelby GT striping
Shelby GT badging on front grille and on C-pillars
Shelby faux gas cap
“Powered by Ford” front fender badges
SHELBY lettering on trunk lid
Washer relocation kit
Interior:

Shelby branded custom headrests
CSM dash plaque and engine plate
Carbon fiber dash pod with 3 gauges
Shelby GT door sill plates
Shelby branded floor mats
Performance:

Ford Racing 627+HP supercharger
Ford Racing by Borla exhaust with Shelby oval tips
Ford Racing half-shafts
Ford Racing handling pack with upgraded shocks, springs and sway bars
Ford Racing short throw shifter for the manual cars
Wilwood performance front brake upgrade
Shelby Venice wheels by WELD Racing, 9.5x20 front and 10.5x20 on rear
Michelin tires 275/35/20 on front, 305/30/20 on rear
3:73 rear gears
Additional Options:

700+ HP performance upgrade
Painted carbon fiber options
Rear brake upgrade
Shelby custom interior on both stock and Recaro seats
Front brake cooling system
Carbon fiber intakes
Fog light re-location
Air injection plate with channeling
Shelby Extreme Cooling system
Adjustable track suspension package
Engine dress up package
Track Delivery Experience

[dawsman]

This configuration will do for me:

Edit: Only problem is it costs $48,000 not including the cost of the base Mustang!. The base price for modifications only is $40,000. Probably wishful thinking that it would be reasonably priced over here.

[Mighty Reds]

The grille treatment looks horrid it would look better black.

I don't see why I would buy this over a GT350/R.

[1TUFFUTE]

I don't think it's possible to make this new mustang look bad. It looks so tuff
Be interesting if they can do the Shelby thing here.

There's some better pics on the Shelby GT site!

[dawsman]

Originally Posted by Mighty Reds

The grille treatment looks horrid it would look better black.

I don't see why I would buy this over a GT350/R.

Much more powerful for a start (627 or 700+ HP) although from the sounds of it that will come at a price premium.

Will be interesting to see how the price of a GT350R (if released here) will compare to a Shelby-upgraded Mustang (if made available here).

I agree with the front upper-lower grille treatment, doesn't look great.

[rancidpunx]

Good news. Probably a one size fits all worldwide car to appease international fans whilst retaining the 350 and 500 for LHD only. Hard to tell from one picture but I prefer the GT350 treatment. Massive HP though, good work Ford.

[MAGPIE]

Hmm does nothing for me at all, looks wise give me the Roush any day of the week....

[Nikked]

I must say that the visual upgrades are less then pleasing. But, gotta love how you can tick a few option boxes and have a hotrod delivered right of the showroom floor.

[futura]

I will take the GT350 R thanks. Keep your Shelby GT LHD for the Americans

[Sprint XR8]

[dawsman]

Originally Posted by Nikked

I must say that the visual upgrades are less then pleasing. But, gotta love how you can tick a few option boxes and have a hotrod delivered right of the showroom floor.

Should be more collectable in the long run than the other aftermarket offerings too.

[futura]

Seems Yellow looks better than red. But Rather buy the Australian Mustang GT then buy Shelby 350 parts from Ford racing parts.

[BDA074]

I'll have one in black thanks... Will look great next to the GS!

[CoupeKing]

I`ll take the yellow. In nature nothing would go near it, it looks poisonous!

[FPV GTHO]

I'm really not liking the bonnet. That reverse cowl looks very blocky at the front and some of the vents have me scratching my head. The factory vents were extractor style but these look like they're ram scoops.

[deluxe_]

That front end treatment is horrid.. looks like some one just fitted a cheap ebay aftermarket upper and lower grills.

[flooded one]

Hopefully this will be available here!!!

[GTP534]

Looks great except for the grille treatment - seems like there's a lot of self-tapping screws holding it in!

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by dawsman

This configuration will do for me:

Edit: Only problem is it costs $48,000 not including the cost of the base Mustang!. The base price for modifications only is $40,000. Probably wishful thinking that it would be reasonably priced over here.

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When we were over in the US late 2013, we visited the Shelby factory, and the price of a "Super Snake" making something ludicrous like 800hp was only forty grand on top of the price of your already-cheap new base V8 Mustang...

You may cry now.

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

When we were over in the US late 2013, we visited the Shelby factory, and the price of a "Super Snake" making something ludicrous like 800hp was only forty grand on top of the price of your already-cheap new base V8 Mustang...

You may cry now.

The Super Snake is based on a GT500 not a "base V8 Mustang".

So it is 40k on top of your 50-60k GT500.

[99AUXR]

Like everything except both those front grilles. Makes me want to get the front grilles hyrdo dipped to get the carbon look like the rear of the car. I have no idea why the grilles werent carbon. . . . .

So is this GT500 replacement?

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by 99AUXR

So is this GT500 replacement?

No

This is just a Shelby American Inc offering like they did in 2007/08 with the Shelby GT and 2011 with the GT350.

It is Shelby product not a Ford/Shelby product.

Just like a Roush or Saleen.

[Chopped]

Not sure on the bonnet.
That grille looks like a bogan got a can of Super Cheap Auto silver and painted it on a Saturday morning.

The rest is perfect, new Mustang is one sexy car.

[ford man xf]

It just doesn't scream 'muscle car' at me, its too subtle and doesn't appear aggressive.

[LoudPipes]

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea but I’d be as happy as a pig in it to find one parked in my garage.

I just hope the Aussies won’t have to settle for only the entry level GT and will be given the opportunity to purchase the more up spec models like the GT350 and GT500 as well these aftermarket upgrades.

Come on Ford give the good guys down under who’ve supported you for years the opportunity to play as well.

It’s not like they’re a McLaren with half a dozen built a year – the Mustang is a massed produced car and if you can make the GT in RHD you can make all the variants in RH as well.

[FPV GTHO]

That's a big assumption. Ford have made a big deal out of all the new parts going on the GT350, and it appears it's these parts that could be keeping the model LHD only. If the GT500 is based off the GT350 then it'll probably be more bad news. If Ford also only intend to sell these models where they're going to be raced, they're unlikely to change RHD availability

[2011G6E]

Unfortunately we won't see it like it is in America. We couldn't believe (well, we had a fair idea, but it amazed us to see it) that Mustangs were just a normal family car...mums dragging kids out to Mustangs, child seats in the back, with piles of shopping loaded into the boot, people in traffic driving grimy ones to work in the morning traffic, etc. That's because of the stupidly low price over there which makes it a viable alternative for a stylish family car.

The price they will be sold here for will just about ensure they are a limited availability scarce car on the roads. Not a lot will be sold...which is sad, as if sold at a normal price they would walk out the door in huge numbers.

But then again I have seen comments online saying that would be a good thing, to keep it "exclusive" as some enthusiasts (probably people who would never even be able to buy a new Mustang anyway, much like all the Harley t-shirt people: probably 90% haven't got one, and never will own one...) didn't want the plebs and every Tom Dick and Harry driving one...a real upper level of snobbery at work from people who can afford a new Mustang, whatever the price will be here, and they want to keep it exclusive.


Obviously the same people who honestly couldn't understand why Ford dropped the Falcon when sales just weren't high enough to warrent going on with it...

[LoudPipes]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

That's a big assumption. Ford have made a big deal out of all the new parts going on the GT350, and it appears it's these parts that could be keeping the model LHD only. If the GT500 is based off the GT350 then it'll probably be more bad news. If Ford also only intend to sell these models where they're going to be raced, they're unlikely to change RHD availability

When a Mustang is available in the left and right hand drive, could you explain what is on the higher performance left hand model that couldn’t be manufactured to suit a right hand model?

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

Unfortunately we won't see it like it is in America. We couldn't believe (well, we had a fair idea, but it amazed us to see it) that Mustangs were just a normal family car...mums dragging kids out to Mustangs, child seats in the back, with piles of shopping loaded into the boot, people in traffic driving grimy ones to work in the morning traffic, etc. That's because of the stupidly low price over there which makes it a viable alternative for a stylish family car.

The price they will be sold here for will just about ensure they are a limited availability scarce car on the roads. Not a lot will be sold...which is sad, as if sold at a normal price they would walk out the door in huge numbers.

But then again I have seen comments online saying that would be a good thing, to keep it "exclusive" as some enthusiasts (probably people who would never even be able to buy a new Mustang anyway, much like all the Harley t-shirt people: probably 90% haven't got one, and never will own one...) didn't want the plebs and every Tom Dick and Harry driving one...a real upper level of snobbery at work from people who can afford a new Mustang, whatever the price will be here, and they want to keep it exclusive.


Obviously the same people who honestly couldn't understand why Ford dropped the Falcon when sales just weren't high enough to warrent going on with it...

Most Mustangs you see on the road in the US are from the 1990s & 2000s and often badly neglected, you see as many new Challengers and Camaros on the roads these days as new Mustangs.

And heaven forbid if you go there and tell the Yanks only snobs in Australia drive Mustangs, they’d laugh the house down.

Ford are dumb *** if they start thinking the Mustang should be price restrictive to make them exclusive, after all they are just ordinary run of the mill performance vehicles back home.

I would have thought they’d want to sell as many as possible.

[Blem]

Kills the FGx dead in style.
RIP Ford Falcon

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

But then again I have seen comments online saying that would be a good thing, to keep it "exclusive" as some enthusiasts (probably people who would never even be able to buy a new Mustang anyway,

That, and you have all the Aussie owners of converted late model mustangs who have a vested interest in ensuring the factory rhd mustang comes in as high a price as possible.

You know your car value is about to take a hammering when your 100k base model v8 mustang is about to share the market with brand new factory mustangs available from any ford dealer for probably 40k less.... With more performance, better handling and arguably better looks.