Shelby American has unveiled the 2013 GT350. Available as a coupe or convertible, the updated model features
Recaro seats, a new rear valance, restyled wheels and an extended color
palette. The car can also be equipped with an optional panoramic glass
roof. Power comes from a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine that
produces 430 hp (321 kW / 436 PS). If that's not enough, the engine can
be equipped with a supercharger that enables it to develop 525 hp (391
kW / 532 PS) or 624 hp (465 kW / 633 PS). A six-speed manual is
standard, but a six-speed automatic is optional on cars equipped with
the naturally-aspirated V8. Customers can also order a one-piece driveshaft, a cold air intake,
high-performance brakes and a color-coordinated billet aluminum engine
cap set. Production will be limited to 350 units and pricing starts at $26,995 (€21,305 / £17,210) - not including the base price of the Ford Mustang GT.
SHELBY AMERICAN OFFERS NEW 2013 SHELBY GT350 IN ALL FACTORY COLORS
- Shelby American facelifts its celebrated GT350 for 2013 MY
- New exciting colors and styling changes to distinguish 2013 GT350 year of production
- Shelby American limits production to only 350 for 2013 MY
LAS VEGAS - June 28, 2012 - Shelby American, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), has announced
the changes for its limited edition 2013 Shelby GT350. New color
options, visual styling cues and optional performance upgrades will
distinguish the third model year of Shelby GT350 production from
previous model year cars. The 2013 Shelby GT350 will be available as
either a coupe or convertible in the entire color palette offered by
Ford Motor Company on the Mustang.
"The Shelby GT350 is one of the world's most celebrated and iconic
modern muscle cars," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "For
the third model year of the contemporary Shelby GT350, we've further
refined the car with options and equipment requested by enthusiasts. The
Shelby American team is following Carroll Shelby's playbook to continue
building high performance cars and parts designed to keep our customers
at the front of the fast lane."
For the first (2011) model year Shelby GT350, the coupes were clad in
white with blue stripes, just as Shelby American did with the initial
car in 1965. In 2012, three more colors (red, blue and anniversary
black/gold), as well as a convertible option were offered; this is
similar to the options offered by Shelby American in 1966.
For the 2013 model year, Shelby American again matches tradition with
expanded color options, equipment choices and styling changes, while
performance improvements remain intact. The GT350 will be available in
all of Ford's standard colors offered on the Mustang: Grabber Blue,
Sterling Gray Metallic, "Gotta Have It" Green, Candy Red Tint Coat
Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, "Deep Impact" Blue Metallic (replaces
Kona Blue Metallic), Race Red, Performance White and Black. Customers
can choose between Satin Black or Gloss White stripes (a first since
1970) or Azure Blue Metallic on Performance White and Ingot Silver
Metallic vehicles to be paired with new wheels in Satin Black or Bright
Silver Metallic. Other styling cues for 2013 include a glass roof
option, Recaro Seats and a modified custom rear valance.
"The Shelby GT350's rich history is well-documented," added Shelby
American Vice President of Production Gary Davis. "People who value that
heritage asked us to repeat Shelby history with new options this year.
We did that and stayed true to our commitment for performance with a
no-comprise car that honors Carroll Shelby and our past."
The Shelby GT350 is a post-title program based on the Ford Mustang
GT. The 2013 Shelby GT350 performance specs will be continued from the
2012 model year. Customers can choose a 430 HP normally aspirated, and
either a Ford Racing supercharged 525 HP or 624 HP version. An automatic
transmission is optional with the normally aspirated engine, while a
short throw shifter is standard for the manual on any of the models. For
2013, options include a one piece drive shaft, more powerful brakes,
cooling enhancements, interior upgrades and a color coordinated billet
aluminum engine cap set. A new cold air package for the normally
aspirated engine will be available to boost the GT350's output to about
450 horsepower.
The 2013 Shelby GT350 post-title package starts at $26,995.00
(normally aspirated) and $33,995.00 (supercharged), not including the
base car. Only 350 of the cars will be built, all at the Shelby American
factory in Las Vegas. 2012 GT350's are still available with great
incentive's being offered for the base vehicle by Ford. Build Your Dream
Shelby at http://www.shelbyamerican.com/buildone/2013GT350-Exterior.asp
Customers interested in a Shelby GT350 can also contact the Shelby
American sales department at (702) 942-7325 or go to
www.shelbyamerican.com.
