Automotive News has revealed that the third Shelby Mustang in Ford's pony car corral will be a retail version of the Hertz Shelby GT-H rent-a-racer called the Shelby GT. The car will be a 2007 model and production will be at least a few thousand. No word if the Shelby GT will differ from the rental car in any way, either visually or mechanically.
The news was revealed to Ford dealers at a dealer meeting in Las Vegas last week, where it was also revealed that dealers should be preparing for production versions of the Ford Fairlane concept, which we already knew, and the Lincoln MKS concept, which was on an obvious track for production. The Lincoln MKS will arrive early in 2008 and the Fairlane sometime after that and maybe with a different name.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
SobeSVT @ Aug 7th 2006 6:48PM
YES!!!!
naggs @ Aug 7th 2006 6:50PM
hopefully it wont just be a hertz mustang. hopefully it will be a full step above the gt. 350 hp should be their target with dramatic improvements in handling and braking. if they plan on selling a mustang gt with 20 more hp and different paint for 5 grand more dont bother.
TheRaven @ Aug 7th 2006 7:16PM
I hope they do the best they can to make this package add as little to the MSRP of a GT as they can. Once you reach $30,000 and above the competition for Sports Cars really starts to heat up with the Evo's, STI's, 350Z/G35 Coupe, GTO, etc.
k0an @ Aug 7th 2006 7:19PM
I agree, for $5k more I could buy a nice supercharger and get at least 100hp more... I hope this is a substantial package.
Brad @ Aug 7th 2006 8:21PM
k0an (post #4), the Vortech blower on my '06 Mustang GT, which retails at $4996, boosted my horsepower from 300 to 550 with the addition of shorty headers, cat-back exhaust, and a computer reflash.
Blower: $5000
Install: $1200
Headers: $800
Install: $800
Exhaust: $500
Tuner: $550
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Total: $8850 and a voided warranty.
Dreamer @ Aug 7th 2006 9:28PM
Thrilling. A car with a V8 that will HOPEFULLY put out 350HP.
I can buy an Infiniti sedan that will put out over 300HP for 2007 with a V6.
What do American car makers insist on big motors with lousy HP.
Lee @ Aug 7th 2006 9:43PM
Another Mustang. Snore.
doglet @ Aug 7th 2006 10:21PM
Blower: $5000
Install: $1200
Headers: $800
Install: $800
Exhaust: $500
Tuner: $550
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Total: $8850 and a voided warranty.
or you could have done it yourself. i know people who have blown engines and pulled off the blower, reflashed the computer and taken it in on warranty. that and you got reamed on the blower.
doglet @ Aug 7th 2006 10:22PM
"What do American car makers insist on big motors with lousy HP."
you are completly retarded, look at the torque. you obviously know nothing about cars
Gary @ Aug 7th 2006 10:29PM
Are there any contractual problems? I thought that Ford couldn't sell Shelby models directly, or something like that, which is why going through Hertz is all right? Or maybe it's "make" them, in which case we're OK?
Dreamer: Your Infiniti sedan will cost, what, $40K? $45K? The Mustang is a little more than half that.
Brad @ Aug 7th 2006 10:50PM
doglet (post #8), I got it all for free and my car now makes 467 rwhp. The blower is the Vortech V-2 SQ S-trim with charge cooler, which retails at $4996.
Chris @ Aug 7th 2006 10:51PM
On a side note about the 300 hp V-6 Infinity. Don't they take premium fuel? I a Mustang takes regular and sounds much better than any V-6.
Brad @ Aug 7th 2006 10:59PM
Dreamer (post #6), the Infiniti G35 sedan makes 298 hp and 260 lb.-ft. That's 60 fewer lbs.-ft. than the Mustang GT. Line 'em up and let's see how they perform.
Brad @ Aug 7th 2006 11:03PM
Gary (post #10), Ford is selling the Shelby GT500 from Ford dealerships, and Hertz isn't selling anything. You can RENT a Shelby GT-H, but you can't keep it (legally). Unlike the GT500 but like the GT-H, this Shelby GT will be produced at Shelby Automotive in Las Vegas. Unlike the GT-H but like the GT500, the GT will be available at your local Ford dealer.
Mk @ Aug 7th 2006 11:23PM
Another GT, Huh....
Mustang GT
Shelby GT
Shelby GT500
Ford GT
Blah GT
Snore GT
How about GT350. That might actually have some historical inference.
If they can use GT500, why not GT350? Ford used it in 1984 for the 20th anniversary...
And for pete's sake a car with fully independent suspension. Even if it is a Mercury variant. A Mercury Cougar with new modern slick styling would be even better.
Desiri @ Aug 8th 2006 4:05AM
"i know people who have blown engines and pulled off the blower, reflashed the computer and taken it in on warranty."
You know some real lowlifes. Make sure you keep them away from your sister.
Yaroukh @ Aug 8th 2006 8:30AM
Would you seriously like to buy a vehicle that everyone recognizes like "the one from car-rental"?
Jay Evans @ Aug 8th 2006 8:47AM
It will not be a duplicate of the GT-H. Hood will be the OEM factory part with a non-functional AC Cobra add-on type scoop. Ford wouldn't/couldn't allow the GT-H fiberglass hood.
It will use the billet grill, side scoops and CS front fascia same as the GT-H. Suspension and engine upgrades will be the same as the GT-H. Will be available as a manual.
Two colors, Black with white stripe and White with silver stripes.
Dreamer @ Aug 8th 2006 9:09AM
#13
Reread the comment. The 2007 engine, that will most likely make 300lbs torque, as the version in the 350Z already makes 274. So bring on your paltry 46 more lbs of torque. I know plenty of people who have seen ponies in the rear view in their V6 350z's and yes, even in the G35 sedans..
All World Automotive @ Aug 8th 2006 9:49AM
Anyone know what the HP is on this one? Any price point yet?