jaydub Mach1 Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Shelby recently announced the new Shelby GTE. You can build one on their website. It looks a lot like the ShelbyGT, which apparently has been discontinued. Does anyone know why the switch to the GTE and what the E stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/91897-shelby-american-special-vehicle-unveil-on-friday-09022016/ http://www.shelby.com/images/pdf/ShelbyGTE_PressRelease.pdf http://shelby.com/index.asp?topic=vehicles&art=ShelbyGTe http://www.shelby.com/?topic=photos&art=GTEgallery http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/91903-shelby-americans-2017-shelby-gte-delivers-high-performance-excitement-for-enthusiasts-at-affordable-price/ http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/91890-why-am-i-now-getting-my-shelby-america-news-from-another-forum/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2+2 Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 Sharp car. Love the grill and stance. Add the GTE to the list that proudly wears the "Powered by Ford" badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Greenwell Posted September 3, 2016 Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 I for the life of me don't understand why we don't call this a Shelby GT and limit options. I would be also interested in what the actually real build time is on these cars, which has been a problem with me pulling the trigger on one. They sold better with the pricing on the originals we all purchased in the 10-12 K range. I do like the cars................. gg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hawkins Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) The Shelby GT should continue as a V8 Model, the Shelby GT-E should only be the 4 Cyl Eco-Boost letting the "E" stand for Eco Boost and the Striped down V8 GT-E should be called the GT/AC or Shelby SCCA Edition for Auto Cross. Having a Striped down version is great so more people can afford one. That is why Saleen and Roush started building a Sport Model Edited September 7, 2016 by tesgt350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 I think you want alphabet soup. Its just fine the way it is. Great car, priced right because SA listened to you, the customer. Seeing it in person, Im in love!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 The E stands for Enhanced. Right now we are quoting 30-60 days to build a base model with no options. The big delay is getting on a lift. We are looking on @ 30 day from when a car arrives to hit the lift. The GTE is a fast build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 The E stands for Enhanced. Right now we are quoting 30-60 days to build a base model with no options. The big delay is getting on a lift. We are looking on @ 30 day from when a car arrives to hit the lift. The GTE is a fast build. I thought it was for Eleanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye O'Saben Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I don't remember who said it at the unveiling, but at that time it was "Enthusiast". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I thought it was for Exhilarating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 I heard it was Ecdysiast. Someone at SA must be spending to much time at the Sapphire club. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMargraves Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 Has anyone ordered a GTE yet? Color? Options? CSM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Shelby recently announced the new Shelby GTE. You can build one on their website. It looks a lot like the ShelbyGT, which apparently has been discontinued. Does anyone know why the switch to the GTE and what the E stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Enhanced. An agreement w Ford not to use the GT cause Ford uses it! So Shelby added the E. Having mine built as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 The Shelby GT should continue as a V8 Model, the Shelby GT-E should only be the 4 Cyl Eco-Boost letting the "E" stand for Eco Boost and the Striped down V8 GT-E should be called the GT/AC or Shelby SCCA Edition for Auto Cross. Having a Striped down version is great so more people can afford one. That is why Saleen and Roush started building a Sport Model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Incorrect E is for Enhanced!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Correction Extreme, just spoke w Shelby. I'm having a GTE build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Lol From the press release. LAS VEGAS Sept. 2, 2016 Leveraging more than 50 years of passion and performance, Shelby American, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), today unveiled the all-new 2017 Shelby GTE (for Enhancement) Edited September 24, 2016 by sheppd01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Enhanced. An agreement w Ford not to use the GT cause Ford uses it! So Shelby added the E. Having mine built as we speak Seriously!? How about E for 'Exhausted' of all the unnecessary name changes? Edited September 24, 2016 by EL SHELBY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageishecker Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Why didn't they just call it the new GTS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMargraves Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 They should have called it the new GTS. Sounds better that GTE. Maybe there saving the GTS for another time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Lol From the press release. LAS VEGAS Sept. 2, 2016 Leveraging more than 50 years of passion and performance, Shelby American, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), today unveiled the all-new 2017 Shelby GTE (for Enhancement) You are correct Sir. Enhanced. An agreement w Ford not to use the GT cause Ford uses it! So Shelby added the E. Having mine built as we speak I am not so sure this is an accurate statement. Shelby has used the Shelby GT name plate for years. In addition GT is such a common nomenclature in the car world it is hardly "proprietary". Would you mind referencing who or where you heard this info so we can determine whether you are providing accurate info or making stuff up as you go along? Congrats on your new ride. Edited September 24, 2016 by mhr1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Correction Extreme, just spoke w Shelby. I'm having a GTE build. And we really want to know who or where you heard this one............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 From the salesman but I stay w the Enhanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 And we really want to know who or where you heard this one............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Don't need to make anything up only repeating what Shelby said. Maybe others need to research n report out! No need to liar or spread bad info. If people take it that way, I apologize. Before CShelby pasted he made agreement w ford again. Shelby American has only been producing the Mustang for the pat several years. ROUSCH has been doing this w Mustang since Shebly sold his rights in 67???? Recently Ford asked Shelby to change their name so their would be no cofusion, Shebly thus changed it to GTE. That's what I know! Believe it or not! Happy trails to all!!!! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr1961 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) Nobody was calling you a liar. The accuracy of what you posted was questionable because it is different from what was posted in an official press release from Shelby and some of us were curious who told you this information or where you heard this information you posted because, again it is quite different from the press releases. Perhaps someone from SAI can weigh in on what the "E" stands for and as to why they quit using the Shelby GT nameplate. Edited September 26, 2016 by mhr1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Stallone Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 It's Enhanced, not to make an excuse but I was discussing prior to the release w Shelby. They said they couldn't say anything until the release date. I never checked back for official my mistake and thank you for the correction. Safe travels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Enhanced, really... need to go back to the SAI table and start over with all models and straighten out what looks like bad decisions and or rushed decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Johnston Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) As the ol' man said in naming the 65 GT350, "if it is a great car, the name will not matter, if it is a bad car, the name won't save it." The GT350 name did not refer to horsepower or cubic inches, just the distance from the office to the shop. The GTE is not an electric car or a Ford Ecoboost GT, it is an enhanced Shelby Mustang GT. Makes sense to me. Edited October 5, 2016 by 66GT350PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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