The team at Shelby American has taken the wraps off
of the new 2019 Shelby GT, which is making its debut in conjunction with the
Woodward Dream Cruise. Based on the Ford Mustang GT, the model can be ordered
as a fastback or convertible, and comes with a number of modifications.
On the visual front, the Shelby GT gets a “deep
draw” hood with prominent vents, a unique front grille, side skirts, rear
spoiler, side stripes and a set of 20-inch wheels. Interior changes are limited
to extra badging, dedicated floor mats and numbered plaques on the dash and
engine.
Additional options include the Shelby Premium
Package that adds on a new front fascia assembly and illuminated door sill
plates. There’s also a GT-H or Heritage package that celebrates the inspiration
for the Shelby GT. The Shelby GT-H is available in either black or white with
gold stripes and optional gold wheels.
Performance gains as standard are new springs and
sway bars from Ford Performance, along with a Borla cat-back exhaust (+20 hp)
and new caster camber plates. Go with either of the two optional packages
mentioned earlier and new front struts and rear shocks are also thrown in.
If those aren’t enough, the Shelby Heavy Duty
Package adds on an “extreme” radiator with a new coolant tank, wheel studs and
performance half-shafts. Still want more? Well, there’s a Ford Performance
supercharger that makes the 5.0 litre naturally aspirated V8 put out over 700
horsepower and painted stripes. Prices start at US$ 61,345 for the standard Shelby GT,
with the Heritage and Premium cars demanding at least US$ 66,345.
