SGT#507 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 V6??? I didn't see that coming http://www.stangsunleashed.com/terlingua/p2_articleid/204 THE LATEST ARTICLES, NEWS & STORIES Terlingua Shelby Mustang Introduced By Team Shelby Published: October 30, 2007 Print Email TERLINGUA SHELBY MUSTANG INTRODUCED Team Shelby - In April of this year, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) and legendary Terlingua Team member # 2 Bill Neale returned the Terlingua Racing Team to the spotlight. Today the Terlingua team announced a series of vehicles and products for the grassroots racing community that live up to the Terlingua Racing legend. Ranging from a high performance package for Ford Mustangs to special edition Shelby Cobra, the program was introduced during a press conference at the 2007 SEMA show. “We formed the Shelby Terlingua Racing Team to thumb our nose at the stubborn, old racing establishment, win races and more importantly have fun,” noted Shelby Automobiles Founder Carroll Shelby. “That rowdy lifestyle became as popular as the cars we raced. In fact, our 'bunny' appealed to more people than those at the Playboy mansion. Now we're passing the Terlingua Racing Team torch to new generation with products and vehicle packages that bring back that anti-establishment attitude so they can carve out their own legends.” During the press conference, Mr. Neale and the Shelby Automobiles team unveiled three vehicles that had been brought up to Terlingua Racing Team specifications. A 2008 V6 Ford Mustang, a 1965 427 Shelby Cobra and a 1967 Ford Mustang were displayed in Terlingua state of tune. The Terlingua Racing Team package for the V6 Ford Mustang includes serious performance enhancements and striking visual cues. The hot rod features significant improvements to the handling and braking capabilities that were developed with partners like Ford Racing; an optional supercharger will crank out 375 horsepower. The coupe sports a deep draw hood, 20” anthracite “Razor” wheels and a host styling changes including the famous Terlingua rabbit. The package will be applied, with a Shelby serial number, by official factory mod shops including the one at Shelby's Las Vegas facility. The retail base package price is estimated at about $7,995 “We wanted to create a V6 Terlingua Racing Team Mustang to offer young people a big bang for their buck,” added Bill Neale. “With its great power-to-weight ratio and superior handling, the car is perfect for drifting, drag racing and lapping the road course. The entry level car will give more people an opportunity to enjoy the thrill of competition.” For “old school” Terlingua Racing Team fans, Shelby Automobiles and Neale also introduced a 1967 Terlingua continuation model Mustang that was revamped with modern technology. On the exterior, the car looks like the vintage 1967 Trans Am race car driven by Jerry Titus and Ken Miles; under the sheet metal, it is serious new age performance. From the authentic paint scheme to the 525 horsepower 408 c.i.d engine, the car is all business. Only a few of these cars, with a MSRP beginning at approximately $99,500, will be built annually under contract by Keith Craft Motorsports. Each will receive a Shelby serial number that will be registered in an official Shelby Automobiles registry. “Because every Shelby car and product we build has a bit of Cobra DNA in it, we're working on a Terlingua Racing Team package for 427 and 289 Cobras,” explained Shelby Automobiles President Amy Boylan. “We're developing a special package that will turn up the performance a notch as well. We'll announce the final content and pricing on these models by Carroll's birthday in January 2008.” The Terlingua Racing Team story is the stuff of legend. Its roots began when Ford Motor Company asked Carroll Shelby to turn its Mustang into a race winner. His team succeeded with a competition version of the Shelby GT350. About that time, Shelby and a few friends were enjoying “the Rat Pack” lifestyle in the Texas ghost town of Terlingua. Their parties and competitive attitude are legendary as they had everyone from Pancho Villa to Steve McQueen to join the group. To symbolize their philosophy, Neale designed “Lucifer”, the black and yellow a logo with a rabbit holding his paw in the air. Ken Miles was the first to put the 'prancing rabbit' in the winner's circle a victory at Green Valley Raceway in 1965. When the logo became a “Gawdawful Yellow” livery for the 1967 Shelby Trans Am car, the philosophy really caught fire. When Shelby ceased production in 1970, drivers put the heraldry on other vehicles. “In addition to the Terlingua Racing Team packages, we plan to offer parts, memorabilia, licensed goods and organize special events,” noted Ms. Boylan. “We're going to thumb our nose again at the seriousness of racing and give young drag racers, drifters and road racers a way to have their fair share of the fun.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 A V-6 what about the V-8's? The car looks like a pure track car 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 Man that car is so sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Man that car is so sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Meh. But on another note, did I see a future "ask carroll shelby" link? Will we be able to ask him questions directly through the internet? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 anyone remember Bud working on a hood for a diecast car. i think this is the hood he was working on. he wouldnt tell us then. if it was GREAT looking hood Bud michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 See! They are using my favorite spoiler!!!!! The subtle V6 spoiler! Grrrrrrrrrrrr! :angry: I want that for my car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Anybody else notice that it got a replacemnt fuel cap and center caps for the razors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Anybody else notice that it got a replacemnt fuel cap and center caps for the razors. Yes I did Chris, did you also notice the CS8 griile without the driving lights. I understand that SSP has a guel cap being released for the SGT also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I guess I should have said "special." Seeing that it takes a minor miracle to get special parts specifically for "the first production mustang built by Shelby in 40 years." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I guess I should have said "special." Seeing that it takes a minor miracle to get special parts specifically for "the first production mustang built by Shelby in 40 years." +1 bigtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Anybody else notice that it got a replacemnt fuel cap and center caps for the razors. Could be worse-precious could have the yellow stripes and the blackout panel between the taillights! But yes-noticed that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyb Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Could be worse-precious could have the yellow stripes and the blackout panel between the taillights! But yes-noticed that also. yes there will be a gas cap for all of you as well................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 yes there will be a gas cap for all of you as well................ ...but Amy we have been told by John that the gas cap is not specific to the Shelby GT. Please see his post in that thread. http://forum.shelbyautos.com/index.php?showtopic=2714&st=40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 yes there will be a gas cap for all of you as well................ Thanks Amy. What about the upper grille without the emblem? And how about a matching lower to go along with it? It they become avalible sign me up! The mesh matches the 65 Mustang grille pretty closely. Just need to move my running pony over to the "new" grille. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 ...but Amy we have been told by John that the gas cap is not specific to the Shelby GT. Please see his post in that thread. http://forum.shelbyautos.com/index.php?showtopic=2714&st=40 Amy you are the Queen of Shelby you can make it happen and quickly if you wished it to happen, I just don't see why it can't? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 yes there will be a gas cap for all of you as well................ I heard It's been redesigned from having the "CS" logo to a picture of a piece of cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLa1Rob Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Is the cheese over a bowl of Carroll Shelby Chili? robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Sorry, but I think they're ugly. Like a Mustfarai thing going on. What's with the logo? I can't even be sure how to pronounce the name. Truly a steed for every need! <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDESHELBY1 Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Sorry, but I think they're ugly. Like a Mustfarai thing going on. What's with the logo? I can't even be sure how to pronounce the name. Truly a steed for every need! <_< Exactly, a Mustang & Ferrari logo mixed together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbrad Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Anyone know the story behind the logo? Just a quick car drop (you know like name dropping) I actually had the fortune to drive an automatic trans equipped cobra. Yep, the twin supercharged monster. It was at the dyno shop next to my alternator shop and I got to drive it 300 yards to get fuel. Life changing experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbrad Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Sorry, forgot to say that it was one of the originals. The gentleman who owned it was in banking or newspapers I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Anyone know the story behind the logo? Just a quick car drop (you know like name dropping) I actually had the fortune to drive an automatic trans equipped cobra. Yep, the twin supercharged monster. It was at the dyno shop next to my alternator shop and I got to drive it 300 yards to get fuel. Life changing experience. obviously you don't follow old stories about Carroll and his friends..... read this.... http://www.terlinguaracingteam.com/terlingua-racing-team-history/ by the way nice way to revive an eight year old thread..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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