Shelby GT

[MeckeV8]

agreed

[PonyCar]

nu ja, lieber so einen als gar keinen

mir gefällt eigentlich die front ganz gut. - die lufthutze müsste nicht unbedingt sein

[Jen]

Es gibt was neues:

2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT - limitiert auf 100 Exemplare



Hier das Press Release:

* 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT Production is Scheduled for 100 Total Units
* Black Exterior with “Barrett-Jackson” Red Stripes and Other Touches Included
* Cars Will Be Sold Through Arizona Ford Dealers
* A Portion of Proceeds from Sales to Benefit the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation.

Three American automotive icons, Ford Motor Company, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and Shelby Automobiles, have collaborated to create collector car history with a limited edition 2008 Mustang Shelby GT. The companies today unveiled the 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT based on the Ford Mustang at the Arizona International Auto Show.

With an MSRP beginning at US$38,980.00, a total of 100 2008 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GTs, in both coupe and convertible body styles, will be sold through Arizona Region Ford dealers beginning today. The purchase price of each car will include a $250 donation to the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation

“The Arizona and Las Vegas Ford dealers have been strong supporters of mine over the years, which is why Shelby Automobiles joined with Barrett-Jackson and Ford Motor Company to create a limited edition car just for their customers,” said Carroll Shelby, CEO of Shelby Automobiles. “And I’m pleased that a portion of the sales will benefit an endowment we’re building at the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation. This is a rare chance for enthusiasts to enjoy a very special car and support a great cause.”

Ford is a strong supporter of Barrett-Jackson and has sponsored its Family Value Day that kicks off the automotive lifestyle week in Scottsdale. Family Value Day was designed to attract a new generation of car enthusiasts by offering discounted tickets for adults and admitting children under the age of 12 for free.

“Barrett-Jackson’s unrivaled lifestyle events celebrate America’s love of the automobile,” said Ford Motor Company Phoenix Regional Sales Manager, Tim Stoehr. “Their passion for the automobile has resulted in a unique venue to share our vehicles with the public. This limited edition car symbolizes our high octane relationship and gives a few lucky people the chance to own a piece of the Barrett-Jackson experience.”

Over the past 37 years, Barrett-Jackson has evolved from an auction primarily attended by dedicated collectors and dealers into a retail automotive lifestyle event that is broadcast live worldwide. Shelby Cobras, GT350s and GT500s have been among the most popular cars to cross the auction block.

“We have a long tradition of selling the best Shelbys in the world because they are among the most desirable cars ever built,” said Craig Jackson, Chairman/CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “Over the past several years, we’ve worked with Ford Motor Company to raise almost a million and a half dollars for Carroll’s Foundation by offering new Shelby cars for sale. It was natural to celebrate our connection to these cars with a very limited edition Shelby.”

From the black 18-inch wheels to the Shelby Cobra roadster hood scoop, the car is mean. The engine is upgraded with a Ford Racing package to pump out 319 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque through a high-flow exhaust system with X-pipe crossover. The Shelby GT comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst short-throw shifter; a five-speed automatic transmission is optional. The package includes a Ford Racing Handling Pack with special-tuned dampers, unique sway bars and a 3.55:1 ratio rear axle assembly. Overall ride height was dropped and a front strut-tower brace added.

“The Shelby GT was designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience,” said Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles. “In addition to the ‘go faster goodies,’ each will receive special badges and equipment, as well as a photo of one of these cars signed by Carroll.”

Unique features of the Barrett-Jackson edition will include:

– Black exterior with “Barrett-Jackson Red” LeMans Hood and Side Stripes

– Barrett Jackson Edition Door Sill Plates

– Black interior with the Shelby GT serial number plate

– Special Gas Cap Insert

– Autographed photo of Carroll Shelby, Craig Jackson, Amy Boylan and Steve Davis

“As someone who has been personally involved with Shelby cars for the past three decades, I’m very proud to be part of this limited edition car,” noted Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson. “Rarity and documentation are two of the keys to collectability, which is why only 100 Barrett-Jackson Shelby GTs are scheduled to be built. Each car will come with complete documentation and be included in the factory authorized registry.”

The Barrett-Jackson Shelby GT will be displayed at the Arizona International Auto Show from November 22-25.

[TomiTomi]

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

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[grendi]

..gell tomi, da schlägt unser herz höher wenn mustangs und subarus zusammen kommen..

..ein vergleich ist aus meiner sicht hinfällig..

..als wenn man äpfel und kiwis vergleichen würde..

[TomiTomi]

Einzige Grundlage für den Vergleich ist, dass beide Autos etwa gleich viel kosten und sportlich sind. Und sie sind absolut top in ihrer Genre.

Man müsste einfach beide in der Garage haben...

[MeckeV8]

Du hast doch schon nen Mustang und nen Subaru, reicht das nicht?

Ein Subaru ist auch echt fein, aber eben ganz was Anderes, als der Stang.

[Svenhubi]

Es sind halt einfach ganz andere Lebensstile und Gefühle.
Ich meine wieso soll man sich einen Mustang zulegen? Ein BMW ist in allen Belangen besser - aber eben nicht im Gefühl und im Ausdruck, was die Mustang-Freunde eben speziell suchen.

[Baumi]

Ein BMW kann jeder kaufen.Einen Mustang eben nicht.Nur wenn man davon überzeugt ist lohnt es sich.

[Svenhubi]

Ein BMW kann jeder kaufen.Einen Mustang eben nicht.Nur wenn man davon überzeugt ist lohnt es sich.

Um's kaufen geht's ja gar nicht, das kann ja auch jeder oder etwa nicht? Wieso sollten das nur wenige können?

Ich wollte eigentlich nur ganz einfach sagen, dass alle Vergleiche egal sind, und das Auto noch so schlecht oder gut sein kann, wenn die verglichenen Aspekte gar nicht tragend sind.
Ich glaube wir wollen/haben doch alle einen Mustang, nicht weil er ein gutes Auto ist, nein, weil das "Feeling" einmalig ist! nicht?

Ja meine Worte tun hier eigentlich nichts zu Sache. Ich habe es heute einfach festgestellt, als ich an der ETH mit den Kollegen über Autos gesprochen habe...und es dann eben auch ums Feeling ging.

[TomiTomi]

Grosser Vergleichstest bei Motor Trend:

Comparison: 2008 Roush Stage 2 Mustang vs. 2008 Saleen S281-3V Mustang vs. 2008 Shelby GT-C Mustang

1ST PLACE SHELBY GT-C
Live from Las Vegas, Beauty and the Beast!

2ND PLACE SALEEN S281-3V
Fast, racy, and distinct, but overstyled, overweight, and overpriced.

3RD PLACE ROUSH STAGE 2
Cheesy bits and pieces and lack of edge taint an otherwise tasty treat.

Technische Daten: hier

Der ganze Vergleichstest: hier

[MeckeV8]

Inflation in der Schweiz:

[Jen]

Dürfen's ein wenig mehr Rössli im Shelby GT sein? Das ist nun möglich, wenn auch 1. streng limitiert und 2. kaum zu bekommen, da nur für Rennzwecke. Hier ein kleiner, interessanter Text:

Press Release:

Four decades after Shelby and Ford collaborated on a race version of the legendary Mustang, the companies are offering a limited edition track day version of the Ford Shelby GT. Ford Racing and Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: CSBI) will commemorate the 1965 SCCA championship of Jerry Titus and final production of the current generation Mustang by offering up to 37 total 550 horsepower Shelby GT "R Model." The 2009 Shelby GT "R Model" will be available for US$134,995.

"In 1965, my team built 37 small block 'R Model' race-only versions of the Shelby GT350 Mustang that kicked tails on circuits worldwide," said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby Automobiles. "Working with Ford Racing, we're going to build a new track day 'R Model' version of the Ford Shelby GT. It'll be lots of fun to drive and ready to rip up the pavement right out of the box."

The track day car will be featured as a "Jerry Titus Drivers Edition" to honor his 1965 "B Production" championship, which was the first for a Shelby Mustang. Jerry was one of the special drivers who piloted Shelby Mustangs to total domination on the track. Not only did he win the first championship, he broke the story of the "R Model" to the world in Sports Car Graphic and was instrumental in its development. The 2009 Jerry Titus Edition "R Model" lives up to his performance legacy.

The "R Model" version of the Mustang will be a purpose-built track car based on the same 4.6-liter V8 that powers every Ford Shelby GT; the vehicles cannot be registered for the street. Additional power will come from the Ford Racing/Whipple Twin Screw intercooled supercharger installed by Shelby and mated to a T6060 GT500-based six speed transmission before the Shelby team inserts them into the race-ready chassis. Each will be painted white with silver stripes and documented in the Shelby Registry. The racer qualifies for the NASA "American Iron Extreme" class and an excellent all-around track car that is uniquely Shelby.

"From the competition brakes to the straight pipes, this fantastic car is worthy of the 'R Model' designation," stated Amy Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles. "Working closely with Ford Racing, we engineered a car with the balanced handling, serious power and spectacular brakes that serious enthusiasts want. And just like the car driven by Jerry Titus in 1965, this Ford Shelby GT 'R Model' showcases our expertise in an affordable, turnkey package."

The "R Model" is based on the 2007-08 model Ford Shelby GT. The streetcar is a well-balanced, fun to drive machine that leveraged Shelby's experience making Mustangs go faster.

"The Shelby name has stood for performance since Carroll began building cars for the track in 1962," added Brian Wolfe, director, Ford North America Motorsports. "Track Day enthusiasts have been asking for a contemporary Shelby and Ford Track Car for some time, so we at Ford Racing are pleased to team up with Shelby Automobiles to build a handful of very special cars. We look forward to watching them roar past Camaros and Challengers when they show up at the track."

2009 Ford Shelby GT "R Model" track day car highlights:

* 4.6-liter supercharged V-8 producing an estimated 550-horsepower
* 6-speed manual transmission with GT500 clutch, Ford Racing short-throw shifter and 3.73:1 gears
* Grand-Am spec roll cage
* Upgraded cooling system including differential and transmissio coolers
* Shelby performance side exhaust system
* Lightweight production chassis with tuned suspension tuning including new springs
* Shelby-designed 18-inch wheels with racing tires
* Racing brakes with front brake cooling ducts
* Unique grill featuring classic Shelby 'R Model' design
* 'Shelby' lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid, Shelby badges on the quarter panels
* Carbon fiber rear racing wing with billet stanchions and carbon fiber splitter
* White with silver stripes livery and racing mirrors
* Carroll Shelby autograph on each car and official Shelby "R Model" dash plate


A limited number will be built; orders will be accepted starting today by calling Shelby Autos at (702) 942-7325.

[yeeyummm]

Da kann ich nur hoffen dass man fuer 134kUSD wenigstens anstaendig geklebte Stripes und eine sich-nicht-verziehende Hoodscoop bekommt

[TomiTomi]

Muscle Car Of The Week: 2007 Shelby GT