Carroll Shelby still has some serious mojo.
The legendary tuner’s eponymous company, Shelby American, has taken the wraps off its most powerful creation ever, the Shelby 1000.


The four-digit number represents the power of the supercharged 5.4-liter engine under the modified Ford Mustang’s hood, more or less.


Stripped to the block and fitted with a suite of customized parts that includes a new Kenne Bell blower, flowed heads, stronger rods, crank and pistons and a sprinkling of “Shelby magic,” the motor puts out a claimed 950 hp in street tune while the company says a racing version is good for 1,100 hp.


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Somewhat surprisingly, Shelby American VP Gary Patterson tells FoxNews.com that the Shelby 1000 isn’t intended to be a quarter mile car, although it should be no slouch at the drag strip with a solid driveshaft and 9-inch rear end. An upgraded suspension and Wilwood brake package aim to improve handling on twisty tracks.


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The Shelby 1000 was built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the first Shelby Cobra, and will be available in limited numbers, although the price tag might take care of that itself.


The car costs $149,995 on top of the $49,995 price of the Shelby GT500 donor car needed to build it.


The Shelby 1000 will make its public debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show.

 

No thanks

 

The Mustang fanboys are drooling over this.

 

mesh wheels should stay on euros and imports

 

I really like Mustangs but if I was going to approach even 100k it would be for a rare 60s Mustang.

 

haha no way would I pay 200000$ for that. It's nice, but not 200 000$ nice

 

^x2

 

Agreed Myron

 

So like 80k nice?

 

CS tangs rule but the rule should be no 200K for a 80K tang.

 

I don't like those wheels, but otherwise it looks like a slightly modified Shelby, so I don't mind the way it looks. As for $200k, that's a bit much. I'd say max $100k. Remember, it's got 1000 horsepower....

 

Not all of us...


The Mustang is a ponycar, not an exotic car. I'd rather buy 3 new Boss Laguna Secas for that kind of money.

Even as a Mustang fanboy, I'd more likely buy a used Ford GT or new Audi R8 or other exotic for $200K instead of that Shelby 1000.

 

Looks good, but If I'm going to spend $200k, I'm going to buy one silver and one red Corvette ZR1.

 

I can probably find out on google...but are there any 200k vettes?

 

i think the sledgehammer vette from the late 80's was like $400,000


Edit: Specs.

Engine
Type: Twin-Turbo V8
Displacement: 5733 cc
Horsepower: 880 bhp @ 6250 rpm
Torque: 772 lb-ft @ --- rpm
Redline: ---- rpm

Performance
0-60 mph: 3.9 sec
0-100 mph: 9.4 sec
Quarter Mile: 10.6 sec @ 127 mph
Skidpad: .98g
Top Speed: 254.76 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph: 122 ft
Slalom Speed: 65.6 mph

 

it has a sleeper look.... shoulda made it look 200k worthy. definitely sexy tho

 

Ill take a standard GT500 and put $15k into mods.

 

the haters!!!!


Boss 302 (White or Kona Blue, 'C'-stripe delete) is more in my wishful-thinking price range. I'm saving up.

Anybody want to contribute .... bearcats302@paypal.com.

 

When I win the mega millions jackpot tonight, Ill transfer the money right over

 

I LOVE Mustangs! But $200,0000? No way. Looks a bit bloated to me. I'll let you guys know what it looks like in person when I go to the NYAS in a couple of weeks.
I think I'll keep my 66.

 

Shop in south Texas can build you a GT500 with 1,500whp for half that, car included.