31 Facts About Shelby Mustang

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Shelby Mustang'slby Mustang is a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang built by Shelby Mustang'slby American from 1965 to 1967 and by the Ford Motor Company from 1968 to 1970.

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2.

The Shelby Mustang VINs do not correspond in numerical order with Ford VINs.

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3.

The early 1968 GT500 used the Shelby Mustang installed 428 Police Interceptor with a single four barrel carburetor rated at 360 HP.

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4.

In 1967 Shelby American built 26 K-code Mustang Coupes to the FIA's Group 2 specification.

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5.

Shelby Mustang'slby included new, horizontal sequential taillights and an integrated Kamm-type rear spoiler.

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6.

Carroll Shelby Mustang terminated his agreement with Ford in the summer of 1969.

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7.

All 1971 Shelby Europas were based on 1971 Mustang, none on 1972 Mustang.

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8.

The Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H had the Ford Racing Handling Pack which included specially tuned dampers, lowering springs, sway bars, strut tower brace, and a Ford Racing 3.

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9.

Production of the Shelby Mustang GT began in December 2006 and the car went on sale in January 2007.

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10.

One hundred Barrett Jackson Shelby Mustang GTs were built in 2008 that were black with red stripes, available in coupe or convertible.

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11.

At the request of owners, a number of Shelby Mustang GTs were modified in various ways by Shelby Mustang Automobiles in Las Vegas.

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12.

Terlingua is a V6 Ford Mustang fitted with a Racing Team package that includes performance enhancements and modified cosmetic details by Shelby.

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13.

The 2012 Shelby Mustang GT350 delivers the same performance numbers as the 2011 model.

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14.

Shelby Mustang'slby installed new front and rear fascias, a "deep draw" fiberglass hood, black billet grille, Shelby Mustang'slby lettering on the trunk lid and finally the signature "Le Mans" dual stripes over the top and triple side stripes with GTS lettering.

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15.

Shelby Mustang'slby added a short-throw shifter with cue-ball knob, a serial number plaque and Shelby Mustang'slby-badged floor mats.

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16.

Shelby Mustang'slby offered a unique set of modifications for the exterior.

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17.

Interior of the 2014 Shelby Mustang GT had been overhauled to keep up with the latest trends.

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18.

Shelby Mustang'slby Ecoboost is a Shelby Mustang'slby GT package for Ford Mustang Ecoboost launched in 2015.

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19.

Aerodynamically, Shelby Mustang added a carbon-fiber front diffuser, which is complemented in the rear by a larger carbon-fiber spoiler.

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20.

The car added the Brembo big brake kit for race track proven performance, and with 20-inch WELD racing wheels, tons of Shelby Mustang-designed carbon fiber components and the distinct Terlingua Racing Team badging.

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21.

Shelby Mustang'slby replaced the standard front splitter and rear spoiler with elements made of carbon-fiber.

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22.

In January 2017, Shelby American introduced the 50th Anniversary edition Shelby Super Snake based on the 2017 Mustang GT, and having a limited production run of 500 units.

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23.

Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR, revealed at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, was released in the spring of 2008.

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24.

All KRs were built by AutoAlliance International on the normal Mustang production line and then shipped to Shelby Automobiles Incorporated where final assembly was completed.

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25.

Just like the 2011 Shelby Mustang GT500, born on the proving grounds of the drag strip and road course at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Shelby Mustang American worked with companies like Ford Racing to create an even more aggressive suspension and engine package for the 2011 Super Snake.

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26.

Interior included Shelby Mustang signature embroidered headrests and floor mats, along with other Shelby Mustang designed components.

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27.

The new 2013 Shelby Mustang GT500 had no grill, due to the massive amount of cooling required for the vehicle.

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28.

In February 2012, at the Chicago Auto Show, Shelby Mustang officially announced that a convertible version of the 2013 GT500 will reach production.

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29.

At the Barrett-Jackson auction in 2012, Shelby Mustang American announced the release of the GT500 Super Snake.

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30.

Eleanor is a customized Shelby Mustang appearing in two movies, Gone in 60 Seconds and Gone in 60 Seconds .

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31.

Carroll Shelby Mustang started to produce his own version of Eleanor, but Denice Halicki, widow of the original Eleanor's creator, filed suit against Carroll Shelby Mustang for infringing on the "Eleanor" trademark and copyrighted image.

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