Ford Shelby GTFord Press Release
Ford recently debuted the all-new 2007 Ford Shelby GT through a behind-the-scenes look at the high-performance Mustang's development on its "Bold Moves: The Future of Ford" web-based documentary. Ford confirmed production of the Shelby GT as one of 9 new product introductions coming in the next 6 months for Ford and Lincoln Mercury. The Shelby GT will feature a 4.6-litre V8 producing 325-horsepower and production will be limited in volume therefore assuring its exclusivity like all Shelby Mustang models.
"Our goal is to offer a steed for every need," says John Felice, Ford brand general marketing manager. "The new Shelby GT is a low-volume, extremely collectable Mustang for enthusiasts. It also offers a few more customers the opportunity to experience firsthand magic of Mustang and Carroll Shelby."
The Shelby GT is the third modern Shelby Mustang produced through a collaboration of Ford and Shelby Automobiles. In addition to the 2007 Shelby GT500, Ford and Shelby created 500 copies of the Ford Shelby GT-H, which are available only through select Hertz rental centers.
"We have been overwhelmed at the number of people who want to buy a version of the Shelby GT-H," said Carroll Shelby, CEO of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. "The Shelby GT will deliver the power and balanced handling of the Shelby GT-H, but with more performance potential, especially due to the available manual transmission."
Modern Shelby Mustangs have proven to be extremely desirable among Mustang and Shelby enthusiasts. For example, in January an early production Shelby GT500 sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for USD$600,000, with proceeds benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. On July 28, a Shelby GT-H was sold for USD$250,000 at the EAA AirVenture, with proceeds benefiting the Youth Eagles aviation education program.
Ford recently debuted the all-new 2007 Ford Shelby GT through a behind-the-scenes look at the high-performance Mustang's development on its "Bold Moves: The Future of Ford" web-based documentary. Ford confirmed production of the Shelby GT as one of 9 new product introductions coming in the next 6 months for Ford and Lincoln Mercury. The Shelby GT will feature a 4.6-litre V8 producing 325-horsepower and production will be limited in volume therefore assuring its exclusivity like all Shelby Mustang models.
"Our goal is to offer a steed for every need," says John Felice, Ford brand general marketing manager. "The new Shelby GT is a low-volume, extremely collectable Mustang for enthusiasts. It also offers a few more customers the opportunity to experience firsthand magic of Mustang and Carroll Shelby."
The Shelby GT is the third modern Shelby Mustang produced through a collaboration of Ford and Shelby Automobiles. In addition to the 2007 Shelby GT500, Ford and Shelby created 500 copies of the Ford Shelby GT-H, which are available only through select Hertz rental centers.
"We have been overwhelmed at the number of people who want to buy a version of the Shelby GT-H," said Carroll Shelby, CEO of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. "The Shelby GT will deliver the power and balanced handling of the Shelby GT-H, but with more performance potential, especially due to the available manual transmission."
Modern Shelby Mustangs have proven to be extremely desirable among Mustang and Shelby enthusiasts. For example, in January an early production Shelby GT500 sold at the Barrett-Jackson auction for USD$600,000, with proceeds benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. On July 28, a Shelby GT-H was sold for USD$250,000 at the EAA AirVenture, with proceeds benefiting the Youth Eagles aviation education program.
