Even though Carroll Shelby has passed away, he would be pleased
to see the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Cobra that's been built in his honour, marking
the 50th anniversary of the Shelby Cobra.
This is a serious Cobra that spits out 850 horsepower venom
from its Ford Racing supercharged V8 engine and 4.0-litre Whipple supercharger.
The Shelby GT500 Cobra features a Shelby American wide-body kit, a specially
designed bonnet, Shelby Wilwood brakes as well as large 20 x 13-inch rear and
20 x10-inch front wheels. In true classic Cobra style, the Ford Shelby GT500 Cobra
is finished in the same Guardsman Blue and Wimbledon White stripes that’s
reminiscent of so many Cobra roadsters built in the 1960’s.
Shelby American president, John Luft said “Carroll Shelby changed the performance world forever and while he was proud of Shelby American’s achievements, Carroll was far more interested in the next car we would build. You will find the spirit and influence of Carroll Shelby in every future vehicle we build just as you’ll find it in the rear wide-body kit and bonnet integrated into the 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra.”
The tribute car was unveiled at the Rolex Monterey
Motorsports Reunion and will embark on a tour around the US to commemorate
Carroll Shelby’s life and contribution to the world of sports cars.
News Source: Ford
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