Im guessing it is more powerful than a regular mustang, but not on the level of GT. But could someone give me some info, thanks
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If you are asking about CURRENT Mustangs (as opposed to VINTAGE)there are actually 3 different Mustangs with the name “Shelby” added.
First let me explain the Ford factory produced Mustangs.
I’ll list the engine differences, but there are many other standard & optional differences that you can visit the links for details.
Mustang=
4.0 Liter V6 with 210 horsepower
( http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mustang… )
Mustang GT=
4.6 Liter V8 with 300 horsepower
( same link as above )
*********now for the “Shelby’s”****************
Shelby GT500 (Limited Production)
5.4 V8 with 500 horsepower
The all new, 2008 Shelby GT500 Coupe and Convertible feature an exterior and interior appearance designed to
maintain its leadership in the Sports Car segment. Additionally, with the increased performance provided by the
supercharged and intercooled 5.4L V8 and the SVT-tuned suspension, the 2008 Shelby GT500 delivers the highest
performance Mustang ever produced.
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Then there are 2 other “Shelby’s”
The Shelby GT (Limited production)
Leaves the Ford factory with a regular Mustang GT engine, THEN goes to Carroll Shelby’s facility in Nevada for the following “mods”:
Shelby Modifications
Ford Racing Performance Parts Content
• FR Power Upgrade Package (319 HP)
• Cold air intake
• Mufflers
• Premium fuel calibration
• FR Handling Package
• Front and rear sway bars
• Tuned dampers, springs, bushings
• Cross-tower brace
• FR short-throw shifter (manual only)
• Upgraded rear axle (3.55 AT)
Appearance Item
• Hood pins and hood Scoop
• Shelby grille insert and Pony badge
• Shelby racing and body side stripes
• Shelby GT sill plate & floor mats w/ Shelby logo
• Shelby dash plaque, under-hood engine plaque
• Powered by Ford fender badges
• Shelby Light Bar (convertible only)
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And (finally)
The Shelby GT500KR (VERY limited production)
Leaves Ford as a GT500 but THEN goes to Nevada & is modified further:
( http://www.fordperformancegroup.com/gt50… )
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I hope this helps & is what you were looking for.
Shelby is a complete other car company, just like Saleen and Eleanor Mustangs, they’re kind like special edition models that are partly designed and partly built by shelby. One other difference is a ’65 GT can run for as much $50,000 in some cases, maybe more. A ’65 Shelby can run for more than $2,000,000!http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_Must…
basically it’s like when they had the older mustangs there was a mustang, mustang GT, and the Cobra they just changed it to Shelby and have a a bigger better engine ussually iron block with alluminum heads