2011 Shelby GT350 Mustang

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2011 Shelby GT350 Mustang news, pictures, and information

SCOTTSDALE – Jan. 18, 2010 – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will fulfill the dreams of enthusiasts by returning the legendary Shelby GT350 to its lineup of American performance cars. The Shelby team unveiled a supercharged concept version of the Mustang-based 2011 Shelby GT350 to the surprise of thousands gathered at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Opening Night Gala to honor the 45th anniversary of the first GT350 and first Shelby big block Cobra.

'In 1964, Ford Motor Company asked Shelby American to turn their secretary's car into a race winner to help them sell Mustangs,' said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. 'Our Shelby GT350 ruled its class at the track and was feared by GM and Chrysler owners on the street. Enthusiasts have anticipated the GT350's return since it went out of production in 1970. Now my band of hot rodders has created a car worthy of the name.'

The concept behind the GT350 was to build a car that is light, nimble and powerful. Beginning wîth the 'small block' 5.0 liter Ford Mustang GT as its base, the Shelby American team worked wîth experts from Ford Racing, Goodyear, Borla, Cragar and Baer to create a car that is fast and has razor sharp handling. Every §egmènt of the car is enhanced or replaced to create the ultimate balanced performance pony car that is true to the spirit of the 1965-1970 MY Shelby GT350.