Unique Shelby GT500 Cobra
A one-off 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra has been unveiled at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
Created to commemorate the late Carroll Shelby, the car is a collaboration between Shelby American, Ford Motor Company and Ford Racing. And it’s certainly a fitting tribute because, thanks to a Whipple supercharger, power from the V8 engine is up from an already impressive 662 bhp (493 kW / 671 PS) to an astronomical 850 bhp (633 kW / 861 PS).
To cope with such a huge output, the 20 inch diameter wheels are 13 inches wide at the rear, and they sit beneath specially extended arches. The bonnet is also unique, and the GT500 Cobra has been finished in the iconic colour scheme of Guardsman Blue paintwork with Wimbledon White stripes.
John Luft, President of Shelby American, commented: “Carroll Shelby changed the performance world forever. And while he was proud of Shelby American’s achievements, Carroll was far more interested in the next car we build.
“You will find the spirit and influence of Carroll Shelby in every future vehicle we build as found in the rear wide-body kit and hood that has been integrated into the 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra.
“You might also know that Carroll was a philanthropist, noted for supporting causes that moved him. In that spirit, this car will be taken on tour around the country, and hopefully will be used in a special way at the end of its tour, a way Carroll would appreciate.”
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Created to commemorate the late Carroll Shelby, the car is a collaboration between Shelby American, Ford Motor Company and Ford Racing. And it’s certainly a fitting tribute because, thanks to a Whipple supercharger, power from the V8 engine is up from an already impressive 662 bhp (493 kW / 671 PS) to an astronomical 850 bhp (633 kW / 861 PS).
To cope with such a huge output, the 20 inch diameter wheels are 13 inches wide at the rear, and they sit beneath specially extended arches. The bonnet is also unique, and the GT500 Cobra has been finished in the iconic colour scheme of Guardsman Blue paintwork with Wimbledon White stripes.
John Luft, President of Shelby American, commented: “Carroll Shelby changed the performance world forever. And while he was proud of Shelby American’s achievements, Carroll was far more interested in the next car we build.
“You will find the spirit and influence of Carroll Shelby in every future vehicle we build as found in the rear wide-body kit and hood that has been integrated into the 2013 Shelby GT500 Cobra.
“You might also know that Carroll was a philanthropist, noted for supporting causes that moved him. In that spirit, this car will be taken on tour around the country, and hopefully will be used in a special way at the end of its tour, a way Carroll would appreciate.”
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