Something Shelby Himself Would Love?
Shelby American is teasing the reveal of a new Mustang-based creation with a short caption on social media noting that “Carroll Shelby’s favorite car was always ‘the next one.'” Well, the next one is on its way after the tuning company revealed its own idea of an S650 with a GT350 badge back in January. Could this be Shelby American’s take on a GT500? We’ll find out soon; in the meantime, let’s examine what we do know.
New Shelby Debuts In Two Weeks
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The online announcement gives us very little information to go with the teaser image, with the caption only revealing when the car will be presented to the public for the first time. “During Monterey Car Week, on 8.13.25, we unveil the next one,” the company wrote. “A new chapter in performance, heritage, and innovation begins.” Considering the kind of company the new Shelby American Mustang will be in at the event, we’re expecting something special. The teaser image depicts a large top-hung wing on the back of an S650, and although we can’t be 100% sure from just one shadowy shot, it’s possible that the body will have been widened to allow for a beefier track and thicker wheels. Expect plenty of carbon fiber to be scattered around, too.
Probably Another Supercharged V8
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Although the Ford ECU used in the S650 has been cracked, allowing for easier tuning with even a pair of turbos, Shelby likes its Whipple superchargers, which can extract in excess of 800 horsepower from the 5.0-liter Coyote V8. The untouched naturally aspirated engine tops out at 500 hp in the Mustang Dark Horse, so we expect upgrades to the suspension and brakes to cope with whatever extra grunt is delivered, though the transmission will likely be safe. We’ll have to wait for additional teasers between now and August 13 to glean anything more, but should you have a personal relationship with automotive photography legend Larry Chen, perhaps he’ll let you see what’s coming early; he’s already photographed the new ‘Stang for Shelby American. If you’re not interested in this, Monterey Car Week will also play host to a limited-edition BMW 8 Series, the new Zenvo Aurora hypercar, and something from the house of Horacio Pagani.
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