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NEW LIMITED-EDITION 2007 FORD SHELBY GT500
OFFERS
MUSTANG ENTHUSIASTS A CHANCE TO HIT THE REDLINE
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Production of
limited-edition Red Stripe Appearance Package for 2007 Shelby GT500 to
begin in May.
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Special package includes
unique exterior striping and badges, Red and Black leather seating,
special interior trim and logos and branded Shelby GT500 car cover.
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2007 Ford Shelby GT500 tops
in segment quality, says RDA Group research—92 percent of owners would
definitely recommend the vehicle to family or friends.
DEARBORN,
Mich., April 19, 2007 – Even with demand for the most muscular Mustang
ever – the Ford Shelby GT500 – at a record high, Ford is cranking up
additional interest with a new, limited-edition package that adds unique
visual appeal to the Shelby GT500. Enter the "Red Stripe Appearance
Package," to be available beginning in May.
The Ford
Shelby GT500 is the most powerful Mustang on the road today and arguably
one of the most successful projects from Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT)
in terms of performance, excitement and, importantly, quality.
In fact,
early indicators show the Shelby GT500 is a quality standout. In the most
recent Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study from RDA Group, an
independent research company based in Bloomfield Hills, Mi., the Shelby
GT500 earned praise as the highest-quality Mustang model, with the fewest
“things gone wrong” in the first three months of ownership.
The Mustang
line scores above the segment average in quality, according to the GQRS
study, and the Shelby GT500 specifically scored the top result in the
“sports car” segment.
“The
unmatched quality and power of the latest Mustang masterpiece explains why
9 out of 10 owners are completely satisfied with their overall ownership
experience,” the April 2007 RDA Group report concluded.
New
Limited-Edition Shelby GT500 Package to be Available Beginning in May
The new Red
Stripe Appearance Package will be available on any new 2007 Shelby GT500
Coupe with either White or Black exterior paint. Included in the
special-edition package are Bright Red overbody and bodyside stripes, a
Red and Black leather interior, unique red-accent exterior badges,
including red-tinted Cobra emblems in the grille, fenders, and in the faux
gas cap on the rear panel. Even the "SHELBY" letters on the decklid
feature red accents.
The Red
Stripe Appearance Package also adds unique new premium floor mats with a
Red and Silver embroidered "Cobra Snake" logo, plus a fitted Shelby
GT500-branded car cover.
The
appearance package carries an MSRP of $1,650 and will be available from
early May through late June, marking the end of the 2007 model run.
"The red
package is all about exclusivity," said Robert Parker, Ford’s Car
Marketing manager. "Our Mustang customers are eager to buy unique vehicles
like the Shelby GT500 and will certainly appreciate the opportunity for
something even more exclusive, made in an even more limited number. These
are great customers and very passionate. I’m glad we can continue to
deliver what they want.”
Shelby
GT500 is among the Most Successful Performance Mustangs Ever
Enthusiasm
doesn't begin to describe the ongoing demand for the Ford Shelby GT500. In
the hyper-competitive auto market where supply routinely surpasses demand,
the Shelby GT500 still has a long waiting list of buyers.
The Shelby
GT500 was created by racing legend Carroll Shelby and Ford SVT and is a
modern interpretation of the classic Shelby Mustang of the 1960s. Beneath
the hood of every GT500 – including the new Red model – is a 5.4-liter
supercharged V-8 engine officially rated at 500 hp. A 6-speed manual
gearbox features evenly spaced gears that help provide a sharp, lively
driving experience on both road and track.
In addition
to the engine upgrades, Ford’s SVT engineers retuned and upgraded key
Mustang chassis components. Improvements include revised shocks, spring
rates and upgraded stabilizer bars that help the Ford Shelby GT500
maneuver with authority.
The GT500's
unique design features include wide upper and lower fascia openings with a
functional air splitter. On either side, slanting headlamp openings add to
the dramatic front appearance. The carefully tailored hood has heat
extractors protruding near the leading edge, combining to provide improved
airflow and aerodynamics.
The MSRP of
a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 starts at $41,675. |
