2013 Shelby GT350 Introduced

[robertlane]

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Team Shelby – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), has announced the changes for its limited edition 2013 Shelby GT350. New color options, visual styling cues and optional performance upgrades will distinguish the third model year of Shelby GT350 production from previous model year cars. The 2013 Shelby GT350 will be available as either a coupe or convertible in the entire color palette offered by Ford Motor Company on the Mustang.

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The 2013 Shelby GT350 features new stripe graphics.

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“The Shelby GT350 is one of the world’s most celebrated and iconic modern muscle cars,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “For the third model year of the contemporary Shelby GT350, we’ve further refined the car with options and equipment requested by enthusiasts. The Shelby American team is following Carroll Shelby’s playbook to continue building high performance cars and parts designed to keep our customers at the front of the fast lane.”

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For the first (2011) model year Shelby GT350, the coupes were clad in white with blue stripes, just as Shelby American did with the initial car in 1965. In 2012, three more colors (red, blue and anniversary black/gold), as well as a convertible option were offered; this is similar to the options offered by Shelby American in 1966.

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For the 2013 model year, Shelby American again matches tradition with expanded color options, equipment choices and styling changes, while performance improvements remain intact. The GT350 will be available in all of Ford’s standard colors offered on the Mustang: Grabber Blue, Sterling Gray Metallic, “Gotta Have It” Green, Candy Red Tint Coat Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, “Deep Impact” Blue Metallic (replaces Kona Blue Metallic), Race Red, Performance White and Black. Customers can choose between Satin Black or Gloss White stripes (a first since 1970) or Azure Blue Metallic on Performance White and Ingot Silver Metallic vehicles to be paired with new wheels in Satin Black or Bright Silver Metallic. Other styling cues for 2013 include a glass roof option, Recaro Seats and a modified custom rear valance.

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Available in coupe or convertible, the 2013 GT350 is available in all factory Ford Mustang colors.

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“The Shelby GT350’s rich history is well-documented,” added Shelby American Vice President of Production Gary Davis. “People who value that heritage asked us to repeat Shelby history with new options this year. We did that and stayed true to our commitment for performance with a no-comprise car that honors Carroll Shelby and our past.”

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The Shelby GT350 is a post-title program based on the Ford Mustang GT. The 2013 Shelby GT350 performance specs will be continued from the 2012 model year. Customers can choose a 430 HP normally aspirated, and either a Ford Racing supercharged 525 HP or 624 HP version. An automatic transmission is optional with the normally aspirated engine, while a short throw shifter is standard for the manual on any of the models. For 2013, options include a one piece drive shaft, more powerful brakes, cooling enhancements, interior upgrades and a color coordinated billet aluminum engine cap set. A new cold air package for the normally aspirated engine will be available to boost the GT350’s output to about 450 horsepower.

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The 2013 Shelby GT350 post-title package starts at $26,995.00 (normally aspirated) and $33,995.00 (supercharged), not including the base car. Only 350 of the cars will be built, all at the Shelby American factory in Las Vegas. 2012 GT350’s are still available with great incentive’s being offered for the base vehicle by Ford. Build Your Dream Shelby here. Customers interested in a Shelby GT350 can also contact the Shelby American sales department at (702) 942-7325 or go to Shelby American.

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About Shelby American, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing

Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, 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; it offers the Shelby 1000, GT350, GT500 Super Snake and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang. For more information, visit www.shelbyamerican.com. Shelby American is a division of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. Information is at www.shelbylicensing.com.

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[HARALD KELLEY]

Drum Roll Please

[08KR525]

Hopefully some of the parts that have been out of stock will be back.

[maverick600rr]

Posting this up before the announcement?? Good way to get our curiosity going. Hopefully it's good news.

[John Canfield]

New GT350?!?!?!?

[SGT0128]

Standing by.....

[05mustangman]

Hmmmm...... 2013 GT350!!!!!!

[jnf]

2013 Super Snake ??

[ShelbyEra08]

hope detailed picture of an actually car will be available soon. Not sure if i will dig the Gotta Have it Green GT350, but to each their own.

 

I do like they are bringing back the old GT350 emblems

[39Mustang]

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Team Shelby – Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), has announced the changes for its limited edition 2013 Shelby GT350. New color options, visual styling cues and optional performance upgrades will distinguish the third model year of Shelby GT350 production from previous model year cars. The 2013 Shelby GT350 will be available as either a coupe or convertible in the entire color palette offered by Ford Motor Company on the Mustang.

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“The Shelby GT350 is one of the world’s most celebrated and iconic modern muscle cars,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “For the third model year of the contemporary Shelby GT350, we’ve further refined the car with options and equipment requested by enthusiasts. The Shelby American team is following Carroll Shelby’s playbook to continue building high performance cars and parts designed to keep our customers at the front of the fast lane.”

<br>

 

<br>

For the first (2011) model year Shelby GT350, the coupes were clad in white with blue stripes, just as Shelby American did with the initial car in 1965. In 2012, three more colors (red, blue and anniversary black/gold), as well as a convertible option were offered; this is similar to the options offered by Shelby American in 1966.

<br>

 

<br>

For the 2013 model year, Shelby American again matches tradition with expanded color options, equipment choices and styling changes, while performance improvements remain intact. The GT350 will be available in all of Ford’s standard colors offered on the Mustang: Grabber Blue, Sterling Gray Metallic, “Gotta Have It” Green, Candy Red Tint Coat Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, “Deep Impact” Blue Metallic (replaces Kona Blue Metallic), Race Red, Performance White and Black. Customers can choose between Satin Black or Gloss White stripes (a first since 1970) or Azure Blue Metallic on Performance White and Ingot Silver Metallic vehicles to be paired with new wheels in Satin Black or Bright Silver Metallic. Other styling cues for 2013 include a glass roof option, Recaro Seats and a modified custom rear valance.

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“The Shelby GT350’s rich history is well-documented,” added Shelby American Vice President of Production Gary Davis. “People who value that heritage asked us to repeat Shelby history with new options this year. We did that and stayed true to our commitment for performance with a no-comprise car that honors Carroll Shelby and our past.”

<br>

 

<br>

The Shelby GT350 is a post-title program based on the Ford Mustang GT. The 2013 Shelby GT350 performance specs will be continued from the 2012 model year. Customers can choose a 430 HP normally aspirated, and either a Ford Racing supercharged 525 HP or 624 HP version. An automatic transmission is optional with the normally aspirated engine, while a short throw shifter is standard for the manual on any of the models. For 2013, options include a one piece drive shaft, more powerful brakes, cooling enhancements, interior upgrades and a color coordinated billet aluminum engine cap set. A new cold air package for the normally aspirated engine will be available to boost the GT350’s output to about 450 horsepower.

<br>

 

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The 2013 Shelby GT350 post-title package starts at $26,995.00 (normally aspirated) and $33,995.00 (supercharged), not including the base car. Only 350 of the cars will be built, all at the Shelby American factory in Las Vegas. 2012 GT350’s are still available with great incentive’s being offered for the base vehicle by Ford. Build Your Dream Shelby here. Customers interested in a Shelby GT350 can also contact the Shelby American sales department at (702) 942-7325 or go to Shelby American.

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About Shelby American, Inc. and Carroll Shelby Licensing

Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, 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; it offers the Shelby 1000, GT350, GT500 Super Snake and GTS post-title packages for the current generation Ford Mustang. For more information, visit www.shelbyamerican.com. Shelby American is a division of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK). Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., also a wholly owned division, is the exclusive holder of Carroll Shelby's trademarks and vehicle design rights. It also holds trademark rights for Shelby-branded apparel, accessories and collectibles. Information is at www.shelbylicensing.com.

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except for new Colors, a badge, and rims whats different from the 2012 model

[Amigo GT500]

This link Build Your Dream Shelby here is not working....

[RogerS]

It's working here.

 

Roger

[twobjshelbys]

It's working here.

 

Roger

 

 

I just tried it in both the original post and repost and get a 404 error. Maybe the difference between inside and outside the SAI domain?

[Helix]

Awesome!

[RogerS]

I just tried it in both the original post and repost and get a 404 error. Maybe the difference between inside and outside the SAI domain?

 

 

Could be, I am check with IT right now.

 

Roger

[YZD263]

 

except for new Colors, a badge, and rims whats different from the 2012 model

 

 

I also noticed the exhausts which are now on both sides rather than centered. The whole back end is less distintive vs regular mustang, when compared to the 2011-12.

[robertlane]

I just tried it in both the original post and repost and get a 404 error. Maybe the difference between inside and outside the SAI domain?

 

We are working on fixing this.

[39Mustang]

am I the ONLY one who has figured out every one of these pictures are photoshop...same trick Carroll did in 1962 with the Cobra. Either release the finished verison or don't as trying to order one but NOT until I see the finished product. NOT happy with the rear as looks too much like a GT500 and standard GT

[39Mustang]

on the custom GT350 upholstry stitching, if order the base GT with the optional Recaro's can you still do the GT350 stitching?

 

Due to the nerve damage in my lower back I cannot sit in the factory Mustang seats for more than 20 mins and the Recaro's don't hurt at all

[EL SHELBY]

am I the ONLY one who has figured out every one of these pictures are photoshop...same trick Carroll did in 1962 with the Cobra. Either release the finished verison or don't as trying to order one but NOT until I see the finished product. NOT happy with the rear as looks too much like a GT500 and standard GT

 

 

No you are not the only one.

 

I assume the rear fascia used on the '11 & '12 will not work with the revised tail lights on the '13 thus the use of what appears to the '13 GT500 rear fascia.

[David Hawkins]

REALLY?........."GOTTA HAVE IT GREEN".................. REALLY?.....................NO FOOLEN? :happy feet:

Now I need to marry a sugar Momma.

[gators196]

Hope I don't sound like an ass saying this but...I am glad they made these changes. I think it makes my 45th more desirable.

 

Looks like a morph between the standard gt/500 with a GT 350 nose. The cobra badge on the 45th looks much cooler than the one their using now. Oh well...beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Still a badd ass car.

[gators196]

???

 

Is th NA version is the only one that has a CAI option does that mean you are not coming out with a CAI for supercharged versions?

 

I have been anxiously waiting to order...

[MMcGuirk]

I wonder who was the inspiration for the wheel choice?

 

 

[robertlane]

Hope I don't sound like an ass saying this but...I am glad they made these changes. I think it makes my 45th more desirable.

 

Looks like a morph between the standard gt/500 with a GT 350 nose. The cobra badge on the 45th looks much cooler than the one their using now. Oh well...beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Still a badd ass car.

 

 

The logos on the 2013 are a throwback to 1967 - the third year of GT350 production. The last two years of GT350 production (2011-2012) harken back to the first two years of GT350 production (1965-1966). Hope that makes sense.

 

???

 

Is th NA version is the only one that has a CAI option does that mean you are not coming out with a CAI for supercharged versions?

 

I have been anxiously waiting to order...

 

 

The first cold air kit from Shelby will be for the 5.0L N/A. An S/C version will follow.

[RogerS]

I wonder who was the inspiration for the wheel choice?

 

 

 

 

Definately not the color

 

Roger

[RogerS]

on the custom GT350 upholstry stitching, if order the base GT with the optional Recaro's can you still do the GT350 stitching?

 

Due to the nerve damage in my lower back I cannot sit in the factory Mustang seats for more than 20 mins and the Recaro's don't hurt at all

 

 

Yes both configurations. Stock seat and Recaro's.

 

Roger

[bitatasg]

I'd like to personally thank the design team at Shelby for making this 2013 look how it does. Damn my 2012 is looking good in my garage! Why the ugly ass wheels? No more center exhaust? Love my center pipes (now that I got them straight!) Like someone earlier said, the rear looks like a stock GT500. Also, I prefer the side rocker panel on the 11-12's.

 

Oh well, I guess I'm just partial to my ride, but really, thanks for making the new ones ugly!!

 

T

[Don Johnston]

As with the originals, the first editions (1965-66) comand more attention than the later years. Looks like the same may hold fo this series as well but at least the production and SA continue. It also makes me appreciate my 45th Annv. more as well.

 

More info:

 

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120628/CARNEWS/120629826?utm_source=DailyDrive20120628&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=article2more&utm_content=20120628-2013-Shelby-GT350-tops-out-at-624-hp&utm_campaign=awdailydrive

[MMcGuirk]

Definately not the color

 

Roger

 

 

everyone to their own taste........ I do get a whole lot of "nice wheels" though.