700HP 2019 Shelby GT Debuts During The Woodward Dream Cruise

On Saturday at Mustang Alley Shelby American reveals its 2019 Shelby GT at the Woodward Dream Cruise. Hearkening back to its roots, these latest GTs are available in naturally aspirated and supercharged variants, as well as a Heritage edition that plays off the Hertz-rented GT-H.

We designed a gorgeous car to make any drive an adventure with thrilling performance and dynamic handling. — Gary Patterson, Shelby American

“Launched for the 2007 model year, the first generation Shelby GT is one of the most popular vehicles in our history,” Joe Conway, Co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International and CEO of Shelby American, said. “Available through North American Ford showrooms, it delivered sizzling performance in a refined car that could be driven every day. We’re returning this iconic pony car to dealerships for the 2019 model year. We are pleased to once again unveil this newest version alongside our close friends at Ford Motor Company during the Woodward Dream Cruise.”

Shown with the option GT-H package, the 2019 Shelby GT definitely stands out from the crowd. The H version earns a unique fascia, GT-H branding, and gold stripes. It can only be had in black or white paint and it gets a few unique suspension bits as well. (Photo Credit: Shelby American)

Like its predecessors the new Shelby GT receives a well-rounded set of upgrades, many of which come from the Ford Performance Parts repertoire, including the suspension package and optional supercharger.

“The 2019 Shelby GT exudes serious sex appeal,” Gary Patterson, Shelby American president, said. “We designed a gorgeous car to make any drive an adventure with thrilling performance and dynamic handling. The Shelby GT can gobble up miles on a road trip or rip up the corners on the track. It is equally fun cruising to the beach or to the office. Plus, this is the only naturally aspirated V8 Shelby car that can be optioned in convertible and with an automatic transmission. Enthusiasts will love to drive it all day, every day.”

In addition to its unique bodywork and wheels the Shelby GT gets a splash of branding on the interior, including the front seats and dash plaque. The latter is adorned with its official Shelby serial number, which denotes its place in the Shelby Registry.

Obviously the latest Shelby GTs benefit from all the upgrades Ford bestowed upon the latest pony cars. From there Shelby spices up the recipe with a generous dose of upgrades from its own arsenal, the aftermarket, and the aforementioned Ford Performance gear (see sidebar). There are also a number of options to sate those for whom stock just won’t cut it. If you want them all, the GT-H package includes them.

“The hunger by owners to personalize the first generation Shelby GT led to the formation of our Shelby Performance Parts division in 2007,” Vince LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Head of Development, said. “So while our team was creating the 2019 Shelby GT, we wanted to offer a lengthy list of parts that empowered owners to customize their car. They can make the Shelby a canyon carver, a grand tourer, boulevard bruiser or a track king. This is truly the most versatile car in the current Shelby lineup.”

The 2019 Shelby GT wears the same Powered by Ford fender badge as the one that started it the series back in 2007.

Beginning on August 20, 2018 Shelby dealers and mod shops across the globe are set to open their order books for the new Shelby GT, which starts at $61,345 including the base Mustang. Available in convertible and fastback versions, the Shelby GT can be had with either factory transmission option — the MT-82 six-speed manual or the 10R80 10-speed automatic. To decide how you would spec yours out, click on over to the company’s official site right here.

2019 Shelby GT Features

Performance

• Shelby GT deep draw hood with hood vents

• Staggered Shelby-spec 20-inch wheels with high performance tires

• Ford Performance springs

• Ford Performance sway bars

• Shelby by Borla cat-back exhaust

• Caster/camber plates

Exterior & Interior

• Shelby upper grille

• Rocker Panels

• Rocker wings

• Rear spoiler

• Taillight panel

• Le Mans-style striping

• Driver and passenger side stripes

• Emblems and badging

• CSM numbered dash plaque and engine plate

•Engine caps

•Shelby American tech signature manufacturing plate

• Embroidered floor mats

Options

• Shelby GT-H (Heritage) package which includes these standard features

• Black with gold or White with gold color accents

• Shelby front fascia assembly

• Ford Performance front struts

• Ford Performance rear shocks

• Shelby by Borla cat-back exhaust

• Lighted door-sill plates

• Shelby puddle lamps

• Shelby GT-H embroidered floor mats

• Shelby Premium package

• Shelby front fascia assembly

• Ford Performance front struts

• Ford Performance rear shocks

• Shelby by Borla cat-back exhaust

• Lighted door-sill plates

• Shelby Heavy Duty Package

• Extreme radiator

• Coolant Tank

• Wheel Studs

• Performance halfshafts

• Gold wheels

• Painted stripes

• Short-throw shifter

• Shelby leather interior

• Shelby car cover

• Ford Performance supercharger (availability TBD)

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Steve Turner

Steve Turner brings decades of passion and knowledge in the world of Ford performance, having covered it for over 20 years. From the swan song of the Fox Mustang to the birth of the Coyote, Steve had a front-row seat.
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