Shelby Unveils 40TH
Anniversary Package For the GT500
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (October 31, 2006) - Shelby Automobiles Inc. will
celebrate the 40th anniversary (1967-2007) of the Shelby GT500 Mustang
with a limited edition upgrade component package. The new package will
include distinct visual elements and performance upgrades. The Shelby
GT500 40th Anniversary package made its debut at the Ford Motor Company
Booth at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las
Vegas.
"The Shelby GT500 has always had a mean street presence with power to
back it up," said Carroll Shelby, Chairman of Shelby Automobiles, Inc.
"We've added more performance and more in your face looks to the most
powerful factory Mustang ever built."
The 40th Anniversary Limited Edition packages will be installed at SAI's
new modification center. Customers will deliver their GT500's to SAI'
World Headquarters where each vehicle will be customized with the
anniversary package.
"Our Mustang business has expanded rapidly through the development and
production of the Shelby GT-H and the upcoming Shelby GT," said Amy
Boylan, President of Shelby Automobiles, Inc. "The mod center will allow
us to do special exclusive cars for a limited group of customers and
allow for continued research and development for mainstream production
programs."
The 40th Anniversary Limited Edition package includes a host of
components to let others know that something special is prowling the
streets. On the menacing outside components include carbon fiber lower
front fascia splitter and mirror covers; aluminum hood grille inserts;
deck lid SHELBY letter kit; sequential tail lamps; front and rear brake
duct kits; Anniversary stripe package (convertible models); special
optional 20" American Racing Shelby Razor wheels and various 40th
Anniversary badges including side, grille and trunk badges.
Inside there is a consecutively numbered dash plaque, special 40th
Anniversary Shelby door sill plates with consecutive number; floor mats;
Shelby snake door handles; center dash mounted gauge cluster with three
Carroll Shelby/Autometer carbon fiber gauges (boost, oil and fuel
pressure); 40th Anniversary arm rest cover and for convertibles a light
bar with solenoid activated light system.
The engine bay receives a consecutive number plate authenticating the
package and installation from SAI and special billet aluminum caps and
covers for power steering, radiator, brake master cylinder, windshield
washer fluid bottle and oil dip stick. There will also be additional
power by utilizing the Shelby Signature Borla exhaust system. The
cat-back system is designed to maximize power and give a nice robust
"big-block" sound.
Getting the power to the ground is one thing. Being able to utilize what
you want when going into the corners is another. One key element to the
40th Anniversary package is the new Shelby/Eibach suspension upgrade for
GT500. This new coil over systems allows for adjustability for both
straight line and road course tracks. The new spring/shock combination
lowers the front a maximum of 0.8-inch and the rear 1.6-inches for a
very aggressive appearance and lower center of gravity. In addition
bigger anti-way bars are included for reduced body roll. The result is
flat precise cornering without a harsh ride.
"We have designed the 40th Anniversary to honor the special legacy of
the GT500 and provide a limited few a very special car," said Boylan.
"This limited edition package is only the first for the mod shop and the
first upgrades from SAI for the GT500. There is much more to come."
Available in the first quarter of 2007, the 40th Anniversary Limited
Edition will be sold exclusively through Shelby Automobiles Las Vegas
headquarters and a national dealer network. Interested buyers can
contact Shelby Automobiles at (702) 942-7325 or visit the company's web
site at www.shelbyautos.com for more info.
For more info and pictures, goto
www.shelbyautos.com
