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From the nytimes.com website: check out the last section
Introduced on Wednesday: 2006 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
What's the point? Ford's Special Vehicle Team, or SVT - out of sight since the introduction of the trouble-plagued Ford GT supercar - is coming out of hibernation with the release of a very muscular Mustang. The car is a cooperative venture with Carroll Shelby, the veteran Ford racer, now 82.
Is it real? Most definitely. It will be sold only through Ford's SVT dealers. But there's a twist: it is the only SVT product in 12 years that does not wear an SVT badge anywhere on its body.
The company line: Carroll Shelby, the car's co-developer, said he never dreamed that he would still have a fruitful association with Ford 45 years after it began. "I'm just happy to be here at this point in my life," said Mr. Shelby, who has had several organ transplants.
The view from here: This SVT version of the legendary Shelby Mustangs carries most, but not all, of the styling licks of the original. The wide double paint stripes are there, as are the big grille opening and a version of the original Shelby logo. But the driving lights mounted in the grille, a signature design cue of the original, have been moved below the bumper. Why? Because this engine tends to run hot and needs the cooling air, said J Mays, Ford's chief of design.
What makes it tick? This is indeed the most powerful Mustang ever built, with a 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 that makes "at least" 450 horsepower (subject to final tuning for emissions and noise). A 6-speed manual transmission will be standard equipment.
How much? How soon? Hau Thai-Tang, director of SVT, said that when the new car goes on sale next spring, the price will be close to that of the old 390-horsepower Cobra - about $35,000.
Introduced on Wednesday: 2006 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
What's the point? Ford's Special Vehicle Team, or SVT - out of sight since the introduction of the trouble-plagued Ford GT supercar - is coming out of hibernation with the release of a very muscular Mustang. The car is a cooperative venture with Carroll Shelby, the veteran Ford racer, now 82.
Is it real? Most definitely. It will be sold only through Ford's SVT dealers. But there's a twist: it is the only SVT product in 12 years that does not wear an SVT badge anywhere on its body.
The company line: Carroll Shelby, the car's co-developer, said he never dreamed that he would still have a fruitful association with Ford 45 years after it began. "I'm just happy to be here at this point in my life," said Mr. Shelby, who has had several organ transplants.
The view from here: This SVT version of the legendary Shelby Mustangs carries most, but not all, of the styling licks of the original. The wide double paint stripes are there, as are the big grille opening and a version of the original Shelby logo. But the driving lights mounted in the grille, a signature design cue of the original, have been moved below the bumper. Why? Because this engine tends to run hot and needs the cooling air, said J Mays, Ford's chief of design.
What makes it tick? This is indeed the most powerful Mustang ever built, with a 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 that makes "at least" 450 horsepower (subject to final tuning for emissions and noise). A 6-speed manual transmission will be standard equipment.
How much? How soon? Hau Thai-Tang, director of SVT, said that when the new car goes on sale next spring, the price will be close to that of the old 390-horsepower Cobra - about $35,000.
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Originally posted by Burke0011@March 24, 2005, 2:03 PM
$35,000..........?................
OMG............ if this is true....
(man this is gonna make NOT trying anything to buy this car that much harder...)
$35,000..........?................
OMG............ if this is true....
(man this is gonna make NOT trying anything to buy this car that much harder...)
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Originally posted by STANG89@March 24, 2005, 12:07 PM
I would think Saleen isn't too happy about the price.
I would think Saleen isn't too happy about the price.
Or the looks...
Or the Shelby name....
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Originally posted by STANG89@March 24, 2005, 1:07 PM
I would think Saleen isn't too happy about the price.
I would think Saleen isn't too happy about the price.
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Originally posted by theguy10@March 24, 2005, 11:54 AM
How much? How soon? Hau Thai-Tang, director of SVT, said that when the new car goes on sale next spring, the price will be close to that of the old 390-horsepower Cobra - about $35,000.
How much? How soon? Hau Thai-Tang, director of SVT, said that when the new car goes on sale next spring, the price will be close to that of the old 390-horsepower Cobra - about $35,000.
OMFG!!! I HAVE TO HAVE ONE NOW!!!!
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:drive: :headbang: :spin: 
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Take out the cost of the IRS, add $3K for it being a new model, add $2K for Shelby, $1K for the bigger engine and brakes, another $1K for intangibles, and there is no reason why the MSRP should be above $37K.
Oooooooooops... Wait a minute... Forgot the stripes!
Oooooooooops... Wait a minute... Forgot the stripes!
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Originally posted by 1 BULLITT@March 24, 2005, 2:04 PM
Take out the cost of the IRS, add $3K for it being a new model, add $2K for Shelby, $1K for the bigger engine and brakes, another $1K for intangibles, and there is no reason why the MSRP should be above $37K.
Oooooooooops... Wait a minute... Forgot the stripes!
Take out the cost of the IRS, add $3K for it being a new model, add $2K for Shelby, $1K for the bigger engine and brakes, another $1K for intangibles, and there is no reason why the MSRP should be above $37K.
Oooooooooops... Wait a minute... Forgot the stripes!