Hitting the pavement in likely the final phase of testing, prior to its impending release, recent video of two 625 hp 2015 Shelby GT prototypes has surfaced. In what appears to be a day of unleashed Shelby tuned supercharged Coyote power via on board camera and audio two Shelby GTs are captured throwing down the aggressive soundtrack of the Borla high performance exhaust and exhibiting the full capabilities of their added underhood horsepower.
Sporting a beefed up independent rear suspension with the addition of Ford Performance half-shafts, along with some other goodies from Ford Performance such as upgraded springs and shocks as well as 3.73:1 rear gears, the limits of both Shelby enhanced V8 powered ponies are tested on several occasions throughout the day displaying the capabilities of the new handling package.
The new weight saving carbon fiber body kit, which includes rear diffuser, front splitter, and side skirts, as well as a newly fitted bonnet and hood, assisting in reducing natural air and weight resistance, exhibited improved cornering capabilities and connection to the road which can be seen in video footage. Boasting around an estimated 625 horsepower with 500 pounds ft-lbs of torque powering down, this by far the most impressive and fastest Shelby GT to hit the road, it simply screams Shelby power.
In a lethal comparison the full power of the Shelby GT can clearly be heard in comparison to a C7 Corvette spotted in the footage. With improved traction, courtesy of Weld Shelby Venice wheels wrapped snuggly with Michelin tires, the base Shelby GT Mustang package starts at $39,995 and is expected to begin shipping out sometime in mid to late spring during the second quarter of 2015.
Built with personalization in mind a 700 horsepower supercharged package option will also be available. Exterior carbon fiber trim will come with the option of a painted body color with accent color of choice or remain in natural state of the high-gloss fiber finish. Other enhancement options include three wheel finishes, interior treatment options such as the addition of Recaro seats along with other cosmetic dress up features for the engine as well as an upgrade suspension package offered. How would you design your dream Shelby GT?