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Shelby presented the 2011 GT350 at the January 2010 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. While in concept form the next limited production GT350 will change little from what was shown.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the original 1965 Shelby GT350, the new version honours the 1965-1970 Shelby GT350’s that were one of the most important models in Shelby history.
The new 5.0-liter V8 engine gets a Ford Racing Supercharger and develops 500 hp. The suspension package, which is also sourced from Ford Racing includes new springs, struts, sway bars and adjustable caster/camber plates. Braking power comes from Baer and features 6 piston calipers at front, and 14” EradiSpeed rotors, all four units get cooling ducts. Finishing off the mechanical package is a 6 speed manual gearbox, Borla exhaust system, 19” Cragar wheels and Goodyear tires.
Exterior changes are numerous with a new front fascia, front splitter, functional hood scoop tail light trim, rear deck lid filler, rear fascia with center exhaust exit and of course GT350 badges The GT350 is available in any color so long as it is traditional white with Shelby Guardsman blue Le Mans stripes.
Inside there is a A pillar instrument cluster that carries a fuel pressure, oil pressure and boost gauge, .Interior badging includes the cars Shelby serial number.
The whole package was put together at the Shelby facility in Las Vegas and included in the design and build team were former Hot Wheels and Ford designer Larry Wood.
The Shelby GT350 is a post title program with customers either shipping or delivering their car to Shelby. The preferred method is for a purchaser to order a correctly spec’d ‘stang from their dealer and get Ford to deliver directly for conversion. The price is $33,995, not including the car, which will be just on the top side of 30 k itself.
Rod Halligan
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