Ford Mustang news

NEW LIMITED-EDITION 2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 OFFERS MUSTANG ENTHUSIASTS A CHANCE TO HIT THE REDLINE

Production of limited-edition Red Stripe Appearance Package for 2007 Shelby GT500 to begin in May.
Special package includes unique exterior striping and badges, Red and Black leather seating, special interior trim and logos and branded Shelby GT500 car cover.
2007 Ford Shelby GT500 tops in segment quality, says RDA Group research 92 percent of owners would definitely recommend the vehicle to family or friends.

DEARBORN, Mich., April 19, 2007 - Even with demand for the most muscular Mustang ever - the Ford Shelby GT500 - at a record high, Ford is cranking up additional interest with a new, limited-edition package that adds unique visual appeal to the Shelby GT500. Enter the “Red Stripe Appearance Package,” to be available beginning in May.

The Ford Shelby GT500 is the most powerful Mustang on the road today and arguably one of the most successful projects from Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) in terms of performance, excitement and, importantly, quality.

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MORE MUSTANG POWER: FORD SHELBY GT500KR ‘KING OF THE ROAD’ RETURNS IN 2008

Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the original Shelby Cobra GT500KR, Ford and Shelby collaborate on a new ‘King of the Road’ Mustang with the 2008 Shelby GT500KR.

Shelby GT500KR features an estimated 540-hp 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack, 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, short-throw shifter, and unique suspension tuning.

Exterior design draws inspiration from the classic Shelby KR Mustangs and features unique carbon composite hood, wheels, and special 40th Anniversary badging and unique striping.

Shelby GT500KR arrives in spring 2008 in an exclusive run of only 1000 units.
DEARBORN, Mich., March 30 - Ford and Shelby Automobiles are at it again, this time in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR. To be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the 2008 Shelby GT500KR, the most powerful Mustang to date will once again mark Mustang as ‘King of the Road.’
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Ford and Shelby Automobiles announced the launch the 2008 Shelby GT500KR, the most powerful Mustang to date. Inspired by the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR, this “King of the Road” will offer about 540 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, thanks to revised ignition and throttle calibration and a cold air intake system that replaces the stock unit.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Tremec TR6060 six-speed manual transmission and 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, upgraded from the standard GT500’s 3.31:1. Gear selection is courtesy of an all-new Ford Racing short-throw shifter making its debut on the KR. Topped with a white ball, the new shifter is 25 percent shorter than the unit on the GT500 providing for crisper, sharper shifts.

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The new Shelby GT-H is the first convertible in the history of Shelby/Hertz “Rent-A-Racer” program.
500 convertibles will be available for rent through the Hertz Fun Collection at select airport locations.
The Shelby GT-H packs Ford Racing performance and handling parts in the classic Black & Gold Hertz livery.
The convertible GT-H makes a live debut during the Barrett-Jackson Auction on SPEED on March 31, as CS VIN #001 is sold for $250,000, benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation Palm Beach, Fla.,
March 31, 2007 - Lightning has struck again, the Ford Shelby GT-H “Rent-A-Racer” program from Ford Motor Company, Shelby Automobiles and The Hertz Corporation has returned with a special run of convertible versions of the performance-modified Ford Mustang GTs for rent exclusively through Hertz. Unveiled and sold for $250,000 on the block at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in West Palm Beach, Fla., the companies announced that approximately 500 convertibles, a first for the GT-H program, will be available through the Hertz Fun Collection at select airport locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Hawaii, later this year. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation.
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The Carol Shelby Children’s foundation is offering a new 2007 Ford Shelby GT500, the fastest Mustang ever for its annual Shelby Raffle. The Vista Blue with racing stripes Shelby is titled and owned by race legend Caroll Shelby. The GT500 will be on display at numerous automotive events over the next eight months. A list of events can be seen here: Caroll Shelby Children’s Foundation
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THE LEGEND LIVES ON

The latest Shelby/Hertz/Ford Mustang, the GT-H “Rent-a-Racer”, joins the collector’s ranks Shelby GT-H “Rent-a Racer” Car enthusiasts and collectors will now get the chance to own a piece of automotive history as the first of 500 2006 Shelby GT-H Mustangs leave The Hertz Fun Collection and head to auction.

In launching the GT-H last spring, Ford Motor Company, Shelby and Hertz celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Hertz’s original “Rent-A-Racer” program and the 1966 Shelby GT350H by teaming up to create another one-of-a-kind Mustang.

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Spy shots photos of what could be the next restyled Ford Mustang for 2009. We can see from the pictures at the bottom some similarities to the Mustang Giugiaro concept.

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After the succes of their new 1969 Camaro crate body shells Dynacorn Classic Bodies Inc. is planing to produce a new 1967 Mustang fastback body shell and it will be available before the end of this year.
In the next three years they are planing to produce 1969/1970 fastback shells as well.
Their shells can be used as a replacement part for existing Mustangs or if you don’t have the VIN number from an existing Mustang you can build your own brand new 1967 fastback Mustang kit car.
For more info visit their website at: http://www.dynacornclassicbodies.com
Here is an exemple of what has been done with a crate Camaro body shell at
Hotrod magazine.

The production of the new Shelby GT Mustang is set to start early January 2007. The first model from Ford and Shelby since the Shelby GT500 ill be available with 325 hp and two color choices, black with silver striping or white with silver striping.
The cars built by Ford will be sent to Shelby Automobiles, INC in Las Vegas. There they will receive modifications with parts from Ford Racing Performance catalog and Shelby’s own little touch.
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Here is a chance to own one of the rarest Ford Mustangs. The Hertz rental company, Ford and Shelby, will be auctioning off 113 of their Shelby GT Hertz rent-a-racer cars.
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