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SHELBY AMERICAN BRINGS WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL STREET PRODUCTION MUSCLE CAR BACK TO THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
LAS VEGAS ? March 22, 2013 ? Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK), will introduce the 2013 version of the most powerful production, street legal muscle car in the world on March 28, 2013, at the New York International Auto Show. The company will have on display its 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C version with 1,200 horsepower, which is based on the Ford Shelby GT500. Beginning with Ford's new massive 5.8L V8 power plant, the 2013 Shelby 1000 puts unprecedented horsepower to the pavement, while running on pump gas.
"The 2012 Shelby 1000 was launched to great acclaim at the New York Auto Show last year to celebrate our 50th anniversary," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "We're bringing back the Shelby 1000 to New York, but with Ford's new 2013 Shelby GT500 as the base car. With its new engine, launch control, adjustable suspension and other new enhancements, we've created a car with even more capabilities. The 2013 Shelby 1000 incorporates everything we've learned over five decades of creating high-performance vehicles."
While the stock 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 offers 662 HP, Shelby American strips the 5.8 liter engine down to the block, strengthens the internals and then cranks up the power. Combining a finely tuned adjustable suspension with a performance cooling package, big brakes and serious horsepower, the Shelby can outperform exotics costing three-to-four times more.
"The 2013 Shelby 1000 is the most powerful production muscle car on the market," said Vince LaViolette, Shelby American's test driver. "But this car cannot be defined by just its amazing power. The steering provides wonderful feedback and the car tracks beautifully, giving it an athletic feel. It attacks corners, ripping through them with minimal body roll and tremendous grip. Yet the Shelby 1000 can be so docile that you can cruise it down the streets of Manhattan."
The 2013 Shelby 1000 S/C track version runs on pump gas and is rated at 1,200 HP. The post-title package starts at $154,995, not including the base GT500. A limited production of 100 2013 Shelby 1000's will be built and each will be numbered and documented in the official Shelby Registry.
Shelby American will also unveil another vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. Like the Shelby Focus ST, it will not be Ford Mustang based.
Shelby American is now accepting orders for the limited edition 2013 Shelby 1000. Those interested in reserving a car should contact the Shelby American Sales team at (702) 942-7325 or visit
About Shelby American, Inc. Shelby American manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company builds authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. Shelby American offers the Shelby 1000, GT350, GT500 Super Snake, and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang, as well as the 2013 Shelby Focus ST.
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Shelby 1000 Specifications
*S/C Version Shelby/Ford Racing 4.0L Supercharger with inlet pipe and MAF Shelby Spec. Assembly Rods, Pistons, Rings, Oil Pump & Bearings Shelby Blower Grind Camshafts Shelby Spec. Titanium Retainers Shelby Stage 3 Ported Heads Shelby Spec Main Studs Shelby Spec Head Studs Shelby Spec High Capacity 8 qt. Oil Pan Shelby Super Twin Clutch and Flywheel Kit Shelby Billet Transmission Support Shelby Performance Fuel Injectors Shelby Performance 1000 HP Fuel System Shelby Custom Aluminum Driveshaft Driveshaft Safety Loop Shelby Rear Suspension Upgrade Shelby/Wilwood Brakes (6 piston front, 4 piston rear calipers) Shelby/RR Belt Tensioner Shelby Overdrive Pulley Borla Headers* Three-inch Catback Exhaust Shelby Performance Cooling Package Shelby K-Member with Control Arms Shelby Billet Aluminum Watts Link Shelby Water Pump Shelby Carbon Fiber Coil Overlay Kit Shelby MGW Short Throw Shifter Shelby Billet Forged 3 Piece Wheels in Matte Black or Natural Aluminum Finish 20x9 (front) 20x11 (rear) High Performance Tires Shelby Custom Rear End with Cooler Shelby A Pillar Gauge Cluster Shelby Oil Air Separators Shelby Caster Camber Plates Shelby 1000 Custom Fiber Glass Hood Shelby 200 Amp Alternator Custom Rear Deck Filler Panel Shelby 1000 Reflective Side Graphics Shelby Custom Interior Upgrade Shelby 1000 Custom Car Cover Shelby Museum Delivery IncludedAdditional Shelby 1000 Options Shelby/Kenne Bell Supercharger Shelby Wide Body Conversion View the attachments for this post at: