Shelby American is honoring the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth with a small run of Centennial Edition Mustangs. Only 100 of the 2023 model year supercharged Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustangs will be available through Shelby American in Las Vegas, with a few available through official mod shops around the world. A prototype will be unveiled in Gardena, California, on Saturday, January 14 at 10 AM PST and the production version will be introduced at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.
“This new, limited-edition car celebrates Carroll Shelby and honors his many achievements,” said Vince LaViolette, Shelby American Vice President of Operations and Chief of R&D. “To properly honor him required us to build a car that was truly born to run. Our new Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang is a well-balanced car that is far more than just a horsepower upgrade. We also sharpened the handling and enhanced the styling of the world-class 5.0L V8 Mustang GT. It delivers all the performance that Carroll required to have his name on a car. We’re so confident that he’d approve that we are throwing in a black Stetson like the one he wore, with each car.”
Based on the spectacular 2023 Ford Mustang GT, the new Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang is different from the Shelby Super Snake. Enthusiasts can choose a fastback or convertible with either a manual or automatic transmission. As a post-title program, any stock Ford Mustang color is accepted. Only 100 of the 2023 Centennial Edition Mustangs will be built by Shelby American in Las Vegas with a handful transformed by international mod shops. Consumers with a qualifying Ford Mustang GT can arrange to have their cars transformed by Shelby American or an official Shelby mod shop. The package includes a black Stetson hat and a copy of the commemorative Shelby Centennial Book published by Team Shelby.
Each Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang includes membership in Team Shelby, the worldwide club Carroll Shelby established in 2008, and will be eligible for documentation in the official Shelby Registry. The package MSRP starts at $49,995, not including the base car. Production will begin in Las Vegas during the second quarter of the year and owners of a 2023 model year Ford Mustang can contact Shelby American about transforming their car into a Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang. Select dealers and Shelby mod shops worldwide also have access to the program.
2023 Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang
Package MSRP starts at $49,995 | For any titled 2023 Ford Mustang GT, FOB Las Vegas, Nevada
Shelby Interior and Exterior Features:
- Shelby Upper Grille
- Shelby Side Rockers and Rocker Wings
- Shelby-Spec Rear Spoiler
- Shelby Tail Panel with Centennial Logo
- Le Mans Over-the-top Black Vinyl Striping
- Shelby Centennial Side Rocker Stripes
- Shelby Centennial Emblems & Badges
- Shelby CSM Numbered Dash and Engine Bay Plaque
- Shelby-Spec Leather Interior Upgrade
- Shelby Door Sill Plates
- Shelby Floor Mats
Shelby Performance and Powertrain Features:
- 750 horsepower Supercharger (Black) with Gauge Pod
- Shelby Aluminum Extended Width Front Fenders
- Shelby Satin Black 20″ x 11″ Wheels
- Shelby-Spec 305/30/20 Performance Tires
- Shelby Vented Hood
- Shelby Performance Radiator
- Shelby Under-Hood Fluid Cap Kit
- Shelby by Borla Cat-Back Exhaust
- Performance Springs
- Performance Sway Bars
- Adjustable Caster / Camber Plates
- Ford Perf-Pack Type OEM Brembo Front Calipers
Additional Items Included:
- Carroll Shelby Edition Black Stetson Hat
- Carroll Shelby Centennial Book
Source: www.classiccars.com