The modern Shelby GT500 looks no different from the original 1967 model but has a new body, chassis and interior. Buyers will be able to choose the engines of their vehicles themselves.
The iconic 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is back on the market. The sports coupe is back in production. Ford Authority’s website writes about this.
The new Shelby GT500 isn’t built by Ford; It is the creation of Hi-Tech Automotive, a small company from South Africa. He had previously assembled the classic Shelby Cobra and Ford GT40.
The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe was created from scratch – we are not talking about the restoration or modification of old cars from the 60s (as was the case with the famous Shelby GT500 Eleanor from the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds”). The car has a completely new body and a modern chassis with independent suspension on all wheels.
The interior of the Shelby GT500 is also being rebuilt. The classic style was retained, but new front seats and roll cage were installed, and expensive Nappa leather was used for the upholstery.
The new Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is launched without an engine by default. Buyers can also order the V8 engine from the manufacturer or install it themselves later. 20 of these coupes will be produced in 2024 and their cost will start from $230,000.
Let’s remember that the original 1967 Shelby GT500 was equipped with a 7.0-liter eight engine that produced 355 hp. With. The vehicle can reach 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and can reach 214 km/h. Only 2048 of these cars were produced.
By the way, such revived classics are very popular these days. For example, in Germany, they are preparing to return the famous sports Mercedes of the 90s to production.
Moreover Focus It has been reported that David Beckham’s company is transforming the classic Aston Martin into a modern electric car.
Source: Focus
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