Version Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra has 850 hp

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby

Ford Company has chosen an original way to commemorate the legendary car builder Carroll Shelby, who died in May this year. The exhibition Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, held over the weekend in Monterey, California (USA) has shown a special modification of the Ford Mustang - Shelby GT500 Cobra.

The body is prepared by a group calling themselves "friends of Carroll Shelby." In addition it also includes companies Ford Shelby American and Ford Racing.



The machine is a single copy and is based on the standard coupe Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Completely new are the fold, extended rear fenders, rear spoiler and 20-inch wheels.

The engine of "the special" Ford Mustang Shelby

The engine is well known from cars Shelby 5.8 liter, 8-cylinder engine, whose power after putting the Whipple supercharger increased from 671 to 850 hp Maximum torque is also impressive, having already surpassed 900 Nm.

"Until the last days of his life Carol Shelby did not stop to amaze the automotive world with their work. I can safely say that he was the man who completely changed the machines in this class, "said Shelby American president John Laft in the presentation of the new Ford Mustang Shelby.

Ford Mustang Presentation

Moscow Motor Show 2012, which will be held from August 31 to September 9, 2012, Ford will be presented with the biggest brands in the history of the Russian exhibition booth with several exciting premieres: Russian - the Ford Kuga and Ford Focus ST, Ford Evos show car and the Ford Mustang, and super crossover Ford Explorer and Ford Ranger.