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(from Shelby
Distribution Press Release) 2008 Shelby 85th Commemorative
GT40®
In celebration of Carroll Shelby’s 85TH birthday Shelby Distribution
USA under license from Shelby Licensing and in partnership with
Shelby Automobiles Inc. will reproduce the three dominating Shelby
American GT40® race cars that accomplished one of the greatest feats
in American automotive racing history into a street legal vehicle
that can be driven or simply collected. These rolling chassis will
receive a Shelby Automobiles Inc. MSO and will be recorded in the
Shelby Registry along with the Safir GT40 Spares LLC assigned
licensed mark, identification number and registry that reflects
these cars as newly manufactured variants of the original GT40®.
Chassis/Body
The GT40®’s chassis is a
near-exact replication of the original race car’s monocoque unibody
structure down to the pressed steel roof. The only departure is the
use of electro-galvanized sheet steel in the construction. The
chassis, at over 12,000 pounds per degree, is stiffer than any other
chassis on the market, and is made of over 244 laser cut and bent or
pressed parts.
Engine/Transmission
The Shelby 85th
Commemorative GT40® is built to accommodate only a Shelby branded
engine. The top of the line engine includes the Shelby 427FE V8.
Original Style Suspension
The Shelby 85th
Commemorative GT40® features an original style fully independent
suspension system utilizing an unequal length A-arm design. The
coilover system utilizes H&R springs and Bilstein shocks that are
fully adjustable as well as the front and rear anti-roll bars. Ride
height can be changed from 4.125 to 4.75 inches.
Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Incredible braking
performance is achieved through vented Wilwood super light brakes.
Both front and rear brakes feature 12.75” discs and 4-piston
calipers. Original style 15-inch Halibrand wheels are wrapped with
high performance BFGoodrich g-Force Drag Radial tires, 225/50/15
front, 275/60/15 rear.
Interior
The interior features
original style seats with rivets and 4-point racing harness seat
belts. A racing style dash features Smith gauges, and the pedal box,
instruments, quick-release 14-inch steering wheel, and dash
accurately replicate the original.
Unique 85th Commemorative Edition
GT40® Features
The MKII Shelby GT40®’s
will be based on the following cars. Only 85 of each color will be
issued.
Car #1, Chassis P/1015: Arcadian Blue, White Stripes/Dark Blue
borders, and Dayglo Red Fender Flashes
Car #2, Chassis P/1046: Black with solid Silver Stripes and White
Roundels
Car #3, Chassis P/1047 Red with solid White Stripes and Roundels
Features Include:
- Record sale into
the Shelby Registry
- Shelby MSO and dash plaque
- Carroll Shelby engraved door handles
- Carroll Shelby etched left and right front headlight covers
- Roundels with 85 number decals
- Leather seating
- Hood wind diffusers
- CS GT40® numbered plaque
- CS GT40® side sill graphics
- Carroll Shelby signature floor and sill mats
- 85th Commemorative hood badge
- 85th Special Edition decal
- Available in right and left hand drive
Available Race Version
While the standard
Shelby 85th Commemorative GT40® is as close to a race car as one can
get to driving on the street, a race version is also available. This
package comes with a roll bar, fuel cell and A/C delete.
Vehicle specifications:
Wheelbase: 95”
Length: 163”
Height: 40.5”
Width: 70”
Track (f/r): 57”/56”
Ground Clearance: 4.125” – 4.75”
Curb Weight: 2400 lbs
Weight Distribution: f/r: 40/60%
About Shelby Distribution
Based in Irvine, CA,
Shelby Distribution is the official distributor for Shelby
continuation cars. Their product lineup includes the CSX4000 Cobra,
CSX9000, and the 85th Commemorative GT40. For more information on
Shelby continuation cars or to find a dealership, visit
www.shelbydistributionusa.com or call 888-SHELBY-USA. The GT40®
trademark is owned by Safir GT40 Spares LLC.
