Shelby and Hertz
have a long history of high-performance Mustangs, but they’re not the only game
in town as SIXT Rent A Car has commissioned a fleet of special Shelby GT-S
models.
Dressed in an orange and black livery that draws inspiration from
SIXT’s logo, the Shelby GT-S has been equipped with an aggressive front fascia
and a “deep draw” ventilated hood. The Mustang also features sporty side
skirts, a stripe package and a rear spoiler. Other highlights include “SIXT
Supercharged” badging and unique 20-inch wheels that are wrapped in Shelby
X-Comp tires.
Moving into the
cabin, drivers will find two-tone leather seats and illuminated “Shelby” door
sill plates. The model also has an individually numbered dash plaque and
embroidered floor mats. A supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine resides under the
hood and produces more than 600 hp. It is connected to a
ten-speed automatic transmission which sends power to the rear wheels.
Besides the
supercharged engine, the Shelby GT-S has been equipped with Brembo brakes and a
cat-back exhaust. The model also has a retuned suspension which uses springs
and sway bars from Ford Performance.
20 cars are slated
to be built and they will be available this summer at select SIXT Rent A Car
locations in Southern California, Southern Florida and Las Vegas. While the
company isn’t a household name, SIXT has 55 locations in the United States
including 20 at major airports.
Once the models
have completed their rental car duty, they will be available for purchase.
There’s no word on how much they’ll cost, but Shelby noted they can be brought
back to the factory for “further enhancements.”
