Shelby American has introduced the new
GT350 and GT500 Signature Editions. Designed to enhance the “styling,
performance and exclusivity” of the two pony cars, the post title package adds
an assortment of goodies. Starting with the GT500 Signature Edition, the model
features a ventilated carbon fiber hood that weighs 13.6 kg less than
the stock component. The car also has stripes and 20-inch aluminum wheels
wrapped in “performance spec tires.” Customers can also order options such as a
widebody kit, a carbon fiber package and Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires.
Additional changes are limited, but the
model has special badging and reupholstered leather seats with Carroll Shelby’s
signature embodied into the backrests. Under the hood, the supercharged
5.2-liter V8 engine has an upgraded supercharger pulley, a high-volume
intercooler and an optimized heat exchanger. Thanks to these modifications, the
engine develops an additional 40+ hp and this brings the output
to 800+ hp.
The performance changes don’t end there as
package also includes upgraded half shafts as well as new springs and sway
bars. There are also caster camber plates and a recalibrated suspension. The
GT500 SE package costs US$ 29,995 and that excludes the base price of the GT500 as
well as shipping to Las Vegas. Production will be limited to 100 units
annually.
Likewise, the GT350 Signature Edition
package costs US$ 9,995 and it includes new springs and sway bars as well as caster
camber plates. The model also has Shelby stripes and badging as well as 19-inch
wheels wrapped in performance tires. Rounding out the highlights are
reupholstered leather seats and billet engine caps.
Customers can order an assortment of
options including a carbon fiber hood, a short-throw shifter and a widebody
kit. However, production will also be
capped at 100 units annually.
