2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT Shelby Turbo Package
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(from Shelby Press
Release) SHELBY AUTOMOBILES INTRODUCES TURBO OPTION FOR 4.6
LITER MUSTANGS
550 HP Turbo Package New Choice for Shelby GT and Ford Mustang GT
Owners
LAS VEGAS – Nov. 3, 2009 – Executives with Shelby Automobiles, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK)
unveiled a new turbo based post-title package for 2007-2008 Shelby
GT’s and 2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT’s with a manual transmission. The
550 horsepower “Shelby Turbo” package boosts not only the car’s
output, but also enhances the handling, braking and looks of the
venerable pony car.
“In 1985, Carroll used a turbo to turn Chrysler’s K Car into a
rocket,” said Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Autos. “Though we’ve
offered supercharged packages for vehicles for several years, many
enthusiasts longed for a turbo option because of the different
driving characteristics offered with this type of force induction.
The Shelby Turbo was created to fulfill that need.”
The turbo was developed with the help of California based
Turbonetics. Since 1978, Turbonetics has been the leading source for
turbochargers and forced induction components.
“Turbonetics has the unique ability to combine our individual
component specialties with precise engine tuning to create
incredibly reliable and powerful bolt-on forced induction systems,”
said Brad Lewis, president of Turbonetics. “We were excited to work
with the Shelby Autos team on designing and engineering a solution
that is the first 50 state and CARB compliant turbo system in
history for their post-title packages.”
Mustang Racing Technologies of Plymouth was also involved in the
program.
“As the vehicle integrator for this project, I was responsible for
matching the Shelby brand attribute requirements to the appropriate
solution,” stated Scott Hoag, founder and president of MRT. “It was
a challenge as the Shelby Autos team wanted the package to be 50
state and CARB compliant while also meeting rigorous performance
standards. The result is a robust package that is worthy of the
Shelby name.”
The package can be applied to a 2007-09 or Shelby GT 2005-09 Mustang
GT at the Las Vegas Shelby facility or one of its mod shops. The
installed package costs $22,599, not including the car. Standard
components include:
o Shelby/Turbonetics
Turbocharger with 550 HP (at the crank)
o Short throw shifter
o Shelby Pro-Plus 4 wheel brake system
o Performance suspension with Caster/Camber Plates
o Borla dual exhaust
o Shelby Bar Grille and stripes
o Shelby Gauge Pod and Shelby Signature Gauges
o Serialized dash and engine bay plaque, as well as a
Certificate of Authenticity
o Shelby Functional Deep Draw hood with pins
o Shelby Turbocharged Floor Mats
o Specific 18” X 9” Chrome Aluminum Wheels with Goodyear Eagle
F1 275/35/18 tires
Optional equipment includes:
o Shelby GT-H Front
Fascia and Shelby Rear Fascia
o Baer 6-Piston Extreme front and rear brake kit
o Front Brake Ducts
o Performance clutch
o Eibach Pro-2 Coil-Over Shocks and Struts
o Eibach Pro Sway Bar Kit and Eibach Pro Alignment Kit
o 1” drop Lower Ball Joints
o Bump Steer Kit
o Upgraded front lower control arm bushings
o 8-point roll cage
The Shelby Turbo package
is now available. Interested parties can contact Roger Sorel with
Shelby Autos at (702) 942-7325 or Rogers@ShelbyAutos.com.
About Shelby Autos, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Autos (www.shelbyautos.com)
manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products.
Shelby Autos is a division of Carroll Shelby International, Inc. (CSBI.PK).
Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the
exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design
rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel,
accessories and collectibles. Info is at
www.carrollshelbyinternational.com