Shelby American has unveiled the 2015 Shelby GT based on the 2015 Ford Mustang GT in the USA. The Shelby GT sports a carbon fiber body kit that includes front splitter, side skirts and a rear diffuser. Other features include ventilated carbon fiber hood, carbon fiber mirror caps, carbon fiber rear spoiler, billet aluminum front grille, body stripes, Michelin tires wrapped on 20-inch Shelby Venice wheels by WELD Racing, “Shelby GT” door sill plates, and Shelby branded floor mats.
The 2015 Shebly GT is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 engine equipped with a Ford Racing Performance Parts supercharger. Other elements included from Ford Racing Performance Parts are performance handling kit and half shafts. The V8 engine develops 627 hp, which can be optionally upgraded to 700+ hp with a performance package.
The Shelby GT modification (excluding the Ford Mustang GT) costs US$39,995. Shelby is accepting orders for the Shelby GT and plans to begin deliveries from Q2 2015.
More information is available in the press release below.
SHELBY AMERICAN LAUNCHES 2015 SHELBY GT MUSCLE CAR FOR ENTHUSIASTS WORLDWIDE – Press Release
Spectacular new Shelby GT unveiled at Barrett-Jackson in Ford Motor Company booth
Available with 627 HP for both manual and automatic transmission cars
The first Shelby GT also designed for international markets
LAS VEGAS – Jan. 16, 2015 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), launched the first global Shelby GT muscle car, which is based on the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang GT. One of the most popular cars in Shelby history the 627 HP 2015 Shelby GT was unveiled today at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction in Ford Motor Company’s booth. Shelby is now taking orders with delivery of cars planned for the beginning of the second quarter of 2015.
“This 2015 Shelby GT incorporates all of the engineering lessons we’ve learned building high performance vehicles over the past 50 years,” said Joe Conway, co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Shelby American “With the international distribution of the current Ford Mustang, we worked closely with our partners to develop a car that can be offered in both North America and overseas. It’s the first Shelby muscle car in our history designed from day one to be a truly global vehicle.”
In 2007, Ford Division, Carroll Shelby and Ford Racing created the Shelby GT. Beginning as 4.6L Mustang GT’s assembled at Ford, they were shipped to Shelby in Las Vegas for transformation. Around 8,000 Shelby GT’s were built from 2007 to 2008 and the wildly popular car dominated its SCCA racing class. In 2013, Shelby American returned the Shelby GT to its lineup after a five year hiatus.
“We took a new approach with the 2015 Shelby GT,” said Shelby American Vice President of Operations Akos J. Feher. “We had a lot of fun designing these cars and ended up building the most powerful Shelby GT ever offered without sacrificing reliability. All exterior parts were designed and developed in-house, with every component exclusive to Shelby. We only used lightweight carbon fiber for all the aerodynamic components, including the brand new hood. The components were designed to allow a high level of customization for our customers, like the new billet aluminum front grilles.”
Every aspect of the Shelby GT is enhanced to create a potent all-around performer. Like it’s predecessor, this car features Ford Racing Performance Parts including a 627 HP supercharger, performance handling kit and half shafts. Gearing has been upgraded 3.73 gears and paired with chrome-tipped Borla exhaust. The Shelby GT rides on a staggered set of WELD Racing wheels shod with sticky Michelin tires.
This car loves the twisties and can handle the curves thanks to the new performance handling kit. The Wilwood six piston front brakes ensure the car can stop on a dime. The base car’s good looks are enhanced by adding a new hood with functional air vents and other functional aerodynamic components like a 2-piece rear diffuser. All of the Shelby exclusive exterior parts are made of carbon fiber; they are not only functional but also look great either painted or unpainted. Shelby exclusive front grilles, made entirely out of billet aluminum highlight the already aggressive nose of the car.
A Shelby GT can be built based on either a manual or automatic Mustang GT, is 50 state emissions legal in the USA and runs on pump gas. Shelby’s most demanding customers can order a ’15 Shelby GT with a long list of options including a 700+HP performance upgrade, adjustable suspension, upgraded big brake kit, and a number of interior upgrades.
“The 2015 Shelby GT is a nicely balanced muscle car that does everything well, whether on the track or on the drag strip” said Gary Patterson, Shelby American Vice President of Strategic Sales and Media Relations. “This post-title program takes performance to extreme levels. At the same time, the styling is sleek yet uniquely American with touches from Shelby history. Based on the fantastic new Ford Mustang platform, the Shelby GT can easily double as formidable daily driver and then run rings around the competition at track events.”
This is a post-title program; Ford dealers worldwide can contact Shelby American to build a Shelby GT based on a car owned by a customer or one of their 2015 Mustang GT fastbacks or convertibles. Each car will be issued a Shelby American CSM number for documentation in the official Shelby American Worldwide Registry to maximize potential collectability.
“The demand for Shelby vehicles, parts and products around the globe continues to skyrocket,” said Neil Cummings co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Carroll Shelby Licensing. “In addition to a superb facility in Las Vegas, Shelby is establishing mod shops worldwide. This will allow enthusiasts worldwide who have access to a Ford Mustang to transform it into a Shelby GT locally.”
The price of the base Shelby GT modification, not including the Ford Mustang GT, is $39,995. Customers can build their Shelby GT online at http://www.shelbyamerican.com/2015shelbygt.asp or call (702) 942-7325/ (844) 974-3529.
2015 Shelby GT Key Features
Exterior:
Carbon fiber hood with customizable hood vents
Carbon fiber front splitter
Carbon fiber rocker panels
Carbon fiber 2-piece rear diffuserCarbon fiber rear deck lid
Carbon fiber trunk spoiler
Carbon fiber mirror covers
Carbon fiber hood extension
Modular customizable billet aluminum upper and lower front grilles
Shelby GT striping
Shelby GT badging on front grille and on C-pillars
Shelby faux gas cap
“Powered by Ford” front fender badges
SHELBY lettering on trunk lid
Washer relocation kit
Interior:
Shelby branded custom headrests
CSM dash plaque and engine plate
Carbon fiber dash pod with 3 gauges
Shelby GT door sill plates
Shelby branded floor mats
Performance:
Ford Racing 627+HP supercharger
Ford Racing by Borla exhaust with Shelby oval tips
Ford Racing half-shafts
Ford Racing handling pack with upgraded shocks, springs and sway bars
Ford Racing short throw shifter for the manual cars
Wilwood performance front brake upgrade
Shelby Venice wheels by WELD Racing, 9.5×20 front and 10.5×20 on rear
Michelin tires 275/35/20 on front, 305/30/20 on rear
3:73 rear gears
Additional Options:
700+ HP performance upgrade
Painted carbon fiber options
Rear brake upgrade
Shelby custom interior on both stock and Recaro seats
Front brake cooling system
Carbon fiber intakes
Fog light re-location
Air injection plate with channeling
Shelby Extreme Cooling system
Adjustable track suspension package
Engine dress up package
Track Delivery Experience