Scheinbar gibt es neue Infos zum 2008er Shelby GT, aber noch nicht offiziell:
This is becoming the norm lately as information on the 2008 Shelby GT is leaked well before Ford or Shelby can get an official press release out to the public. So far we have learned that the 2008 Shelby GT will be availalble in coupe and convertible form painted in Vista Blue w/Silver Le Mans and side stripes only. Ford & Shelby have decided to discontinue the White and Black models w/silver stripes for unknown reasons. Just like in 2007 the Shelby GT’s will be availalbe with either a manual or automatic transmission giving more people the opportunity to drive the car. Only 2100 units will be produced for 2008 which means only one thing to me, the 2007 models didn’t sell like they thought they would.
The 2008 Shelby GT’s 4.6L engine will be exactly the same as the 2007 model pumping out 319 horsepower and 330 ft. lbs of torque that includes the use of a Ford Racing Performance Pack. The suspension on the 2008 Shelby GT will also include the Ford Racing Handling Pack. The additional cost for Shelby to add this package to a Mustang GT coupe will be $9,500.00 and the convertible model will add $11,800.00 to the MSRP.
Functional Equipment
* 18″ (64W) polished aluminum Bullitt wheels
* FR Handling Package
* Front and rear sway bars
* Tuned dampers, springs, bushings
* Cross-tower brace
* FR short-throw shifter (manual only)
* Upgraded rear axle (3.55 AT)
* Bright aluminum pedals
* Standard air bags (standard on all 2008 Mustangs)
Appearance Items
* Hood pins and hood Scoop
* Shelby grille insert and Pony badge
* Shelby racing and body side stripes
* Shelby GT sill plate & floor mats w/ Shelby logo
* Shelby dash plaque, under-hood engine plaque
* Powered by Ford fender badges
* Shelby Light Bar (convertible only)
* GT/CS front and rear fascias, side scoops.
* Unique Shelby window sticker
If you’re interested in a 2008 Shelby GT, your selling dealer needs to order the 54U upfitter option (price remains same as 2007 Shelby GT) and include a ship to code of 88WKH7.
• Coupe MSRP: $9,500.00
• Convertible MSRP: $11,800.00
2008 Shelby GT production (JOB1) will start in August of 2007 and end in November.
Quelle: BlueOvalNews.com
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Nun ist es offiziell, hier die ersten Bilder und die offizielle Press Release zum 2008er Shelby GT:
Sieht nicht übel aus, oder? Den Überrollbügel fand ich aber schon beim GT-H Convertible ein wenig gewöhnungsbedürftig.
Quelle: blueovalnews.com
The magic duo of Ford Mustang and Carroll Shelby bring open-air excitement to the road for the 2008 model year as the Ford Shelby GT returns with a new convertible body style and a new standard color combination. Like all Shelby Mustang models, production will be limited to assure exclusivity for collectors. The 2008 Shelby GT will be available in coupe and convertible from select Ford dealers beginning in August 2007.
The 2008 Ford Shelby GT convertible will be formally introduced to Shelby and Ford enthusiasts at the Mid-America Ford Performance and Shelby Meet, which opens today in Tulsa, Okla.
“The Shelby GT was engineered for people that put performance first,” said Carroll Shelby. “Working with Ford Racing, we created this Shelby to be an everyday driver that’s tuned for fun at the track. Those who value a well-balanced package will appreciate it. Those who don’t will be left behind staring at its tailpipes.”
In 2007, Ford Division, Carroll Shelby and Ford Racing joined forces to create a retail version of The Hertz Corporation Shelby GT-H coupe called the Shelby GT. Fewer than 6,000 total 2007 Shelby GTs were built and were only available in Performance White or Black.
For 2008, the highly-coveted Shelby GT is available in a new paint combination of Vista Blue with Silver stripes and the choice of two body styles, coupe or convertible.
“The Mustang convertible is the number one selling convertible in the U.S.,” states Robert Parker, Ford Division Car Marketing Manager. “Since t he Mustang program never stands still, we wanted to continue offering consumers what they want, and they told us it was a Ford Mustang Shelby GT convertible. ”
Shelby GT models begin life as a specially-equipped Mustang GT assembled at the AutoAlliance International assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich. The cars are then shipped to the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas for transformation before delivery to Ford dealerships nationwide.
“The birth of the Ford Shelby GT was so well received last year, especially by young enthusiasts, that we brought the car back for the 2008 model year,” said Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles. “The enormous response to the Shelby GT-H convertible convinced us to offer a drop top Shelby GT. And we had so many requests for blue that we decided to make it our signature color in 2008.”
Every Shelby GT is built to perform and is the result of extensive development. Aerodynamics were key to sculpting t he powerful, unique front fascia with aggressive lower air dam. The hood scoop comes directly from the famed Shelby Cobra roadster while unique side scoops are positioned just before the rear wheel arches. The rear fascia frames dual exhaust tips and a Shelby badge is on the trunk lid.
“The partnership between Ford Racing and Shelby demonstrates our ability to work together to deliver some of the most exciting Mustang’s ever built,” said Jamie Allison, manager of the Ford Racing Performance Group. “Ford Racing has a full line of performance parts for Mustang enthusiasts. The Shelby GT convertible is another example of how working together, Shelby and Ford Racing are developing, producing and delivering niche performance Mustangs directly to the customer.”
Under the hood, the engine is upgraded with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package to increase output of the 4.6-liter V-8 to 319 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque. A high-flow exhaust system with X-pipe crossover offers better power delivery and a throaty V-8 exhaust note. Shelby GT comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst short-throw shifter for precise shift action. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional.
The balanced package includes a Ford Racing Handling Pack with special-tuned dampers, unique sway bars and a 3.55:1 ratio rear axle assembly for improved off-the-line acceleration. The overall ride height was dropped to reduce body roll while a front strut-tower brace adds additional strength to the chassis structure.
The 2008 models will sport 18-inch polished wheels with high-performance P235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich gForce tires to maximize the upgrades. Like all Mustang convertibles, each drop top will have supplemental bracing to give the car additional stiffness and the Shelby team will add a stylish light bar.
“The Shelby GT is for drivers,” says Boylan. “We enhanced the motor, the chassis and other bits to make it a fun, balanced car that is equally at home on the street or track. It’s easy to drive, very fast and offers great value for the price.”
Approximately 2,300 2008 Shelby GT coupes and convertibles will be built, available with manual or automatic transmission. Each car will feature an authentication plate on the center dashboard, as well as a matching tag under the hood for documentation in a forthcoming registry. Shelby Automobiles production is scheduled to begin in August 2007.
Sieht nicht übel aus, oder? Den Überrollbügel fand ich aber schon beim GT-H Convertible ein wenig gewöhnungsbedürftig.
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Blick vom 29.06.2007 hat geschrieben:Shelbys schöne Offenbarung
Nach dem Comeback des Shelby GT Coupé legt Ford jetzt auch eine offene Version auf. Allerdings gibt es das Cabrio nur auf dem amerikanischen Markt.
Eben hat Ford die ersten Bilder des offenen Muscle-Klassikers veröffentlicht. Die Produktion des super heissen Shelby GT Cabriolet startet bereits im August, bei 2300 Einheiten soll Schluss sein. Das gibt dem Cabrio einen Hauch von Exklusivität – und macht es von Anfang an rar und teuer.
Angetrieben wird der Shelby GT von einem 4,6-Liter-Achtzylinder, ein «Racing Power Upgrade Package» pusht das Aggregat auf 319 PS. Das Paket beinhaltet zudem eine Fahrwerks-Modifikation, die das Handling des Cabrios verbessert. Der Shelby steht auf polierten 18-Zoll-Alus im zeitlosen Fünf-Speichen-Design. Wie das Coupé wird auch die offene Version in der Farbkombination Vista Blue mit silbernen Streifen angeboten.
Car & Driver: 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT v 2007 Mazda RX-8 v 2007 Nissan 350Z v 2008 Audi TT 2.0T - Comparison Tests
Uuups.Fourth Place: 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT
Third Place: 2007 Nissan 350Z
Second Place: 2008 Audi TT 2.0T
First Place: 2007 Mazda RX-8
