Called the Shelby GTS, the new cars are based on either V6 or V8 engines - although Shelby American acknowledges that many buyers will opt for the less expensive V6 package.
After finishing the reborn Shelby GT350 project, Shelby American's skunkworks team started working on the GTS. The group says it was energized by Ford's new 3.7-liter V6 and 5.0-liter Coyote V8. Working with Ford Racing, Borla and Baer, Shelby American reworked the Mustang's suspension, upgraded the brakes and tuned the engines for more power.
The package, which starts at $9,995, includes a Ford Racing handling pack with new springs, revised stabilizer bars and a front strut tower brace, a cold air intake, a Borla exhaust, Baer/Shelby brakes and a number of cosmetic upgrades like a new grille, revised fascias, Le Mans stripes, Powered by Ford badging and 18 or 20 inch alloy wheels.
In addition, GTSs can be upgraded with a Shelby-developed supercharger, six-piston Baer/Shelby-exclusive brakes, adjustable control arms, a Watts link for the rear suspension and a two-tone leather interior.
Shelby hasn't released performance specifications for the supercharger, although the automaker noted that a V6-powered GTS will be more powerful than the outgoing V8-powered Shelby GT.
All GTSs will also be included in Shelby's registry with their own CSM serial numbers.
Since the GTS is a post-title project, it won't be eligible for the same SCCA class that the Shelby GT dominated once it was released. However, Shelby American tells Leftlane that the company is working with the SCCA to find a suitable place for the GTS.
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