Shelby Mustang
The Shelby Mustang was a tuned sports car in the 1960s. He belonged to the series of Ford Mustangs which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company in the style of the Shelby Cobra and sold as a series.
1965
The first Shelby version of the Mustang appeared in 1965. '65 Shelbys were all painted white with ( optional ) parallel blue stripes from tip to stern. There were also door sill strips with the GT350 logo. The engine was a modified K- code 289HP Windsor V8 special " Cobra" valve covers, tri -Y headers, a special manifold and carburettor Holley increased power of 271 to 306 PS (199 to 228 kW).
1966
The 1966 model differed in body color ( non-white versions were introduced -. While there were Blue, Red, Green and Black The Original White was also obtained ) and trim. The " Le Mans stripes " there continued to be an option as already in 1965. It offered special rear window, rear air scoops on each side and an automatic gearbox. A fold-down rear seat was now standard. During the early 1965 cars had black engine block, the engine of the 1966 and later models were painted blue.
Shelby made a deal with Hertz car rental to create a special series of GT350s for rent. This GT350H are very rare and highly sought after today. Shelby produced 936 pieces of this car; 800 in black, and approximately 50 in red, white, blue and green. The black car had all the gold stripes, while the colored cars only Shelby side stripes and not the LeMans stripes over the hood, roof and rear had. Shelby repeated this in 1987 with the Shelby CSX decor -T.
Hertz ended prematurely the experiment, since many "weekend racer " the car rented and claimed to the utmost. Thus, the maintenance costs were high so utopian that Hertz got out prematurely and not all 1,000 vehicles ordered were actually delivered.
1967
The new 1967 Mustang was followed by a newly designed from the ground up Shelby. Were used in the taillights of the 1965 Ford Thunderbird, a flip -up spoiler, and two air intakes for brake cooling on each side. This was also the first American car in which a standard roll bar was installed.
Since 1967, in addition to the GT350 and the GT500 was available. He was from a Bigblock V8 with 428 cubic inch (7 L ) displacement and an output of 246 according to the manufacturer kw/335 PS (tests but often kw/450-500 331-368 hp), the acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 6.7 seconds enabled the torque reached 510 Nm.
The 1967 GT500 is often used in movies and other media. Most famous in the manga and anime " Gunsmith Cats " and the movie " Gone in 60 Seconds ," in which a with attachments and a body kit converted to a GT500 Ford Mustang Fastback plays a role.
1968
Shelby lost the lease for their factory at Los Angeles International Airport late in 1967, so the production of the Shelby cars to Ionia, Michigan was moved under the control of the Ford Motor Company.
2007
Shelby and Ford returns in 2007 with a Shelby Mustang back the Shelby GT500. 2005 presented at the New York International Auto Show, the GT500 has a 5.4 L Modular supercharged V8. 336-397 kW ( 450-500 hp) and 610 Nm at 6000 rpm will be available to outdo the Corvette. A Tremec six-speed circuit, tuned suspension, disguised bodywork and 19 - inch wheels with Brembo brakes complete the vehicle. Externally, the GT500 is very similar to the Mustang GT, but the performance is higher. Later, the model version KR540 was (the engine from the current 500 was increased to 409 kW) available, this car is one of the strongest series Mustang of all time.
2008
The Shelby GT500KR resigns as Knight Industries Three Thousand on in the television series Knight Rider. Likewise, the Shelby GT went after 2007, due to the good sales in the second model year. This time, however, the first time as a convertible as well as coupe continues. The Shelby Mustang was delivered only in vista blue with silver Le Mans stripes. A special series of 100 vehicles in black with red Le Mans stripes ( to Arizona ), and 250 in grabber orange went ( called GT -C) to California.
2009
2009, the design of all Mustangs was changed so also increases the Shelby GT500 and the performance of the 397 kW ( 540 hp ) of the GT500KR, the design of the lateral strip was changed.