This is becoming the norm lately as information on the 2008 Shelby GT is leaked well before Ford or Shelby can get an official press release out to the public. So far we have learned that the 2008 Shelby GT will be availalble in coupe and convertible form painted in Vista Blue w/Silver Le Mans and side stripes only. Ford & Shelby have decided to discontinue the White and Black models w/silver stripes for unknown reasons. Just like in 2007 the Shelby GT’s will be availalbe with either a manual or automatic transmission giving more people the opportunity to drive the car. Only 2100 units will be produced for 2008 which means only one thing to me, the 2007 models didn’t sell like they thought they would.
The 2008 Shelby GT’s 4.6L engine will be exactly the same as the 2007 model pumping out 319 horsepower and 330 ft. lbs of torque that includes the use of a Ford Racing Performance Pack. The suspension on the 2008 Shelby GT will also include the Ford Racing Handling Pack. The additional cost for Shelby to add this package to a Mustang GT coupe will be $9,500.00 and the convertible model will add $11,800.00 to the MSRP.
A more detailed list of parts can be found after the jump…
Functional Equipment
- 18″ (64W) polished aluminum Bullitt wheels
- FR Handling Package
- Front and rear sway bars
- Tuned dampers, springs, bushings
- Cross-tower brace
- FR short-throw shifter (manual only)
- Upgraded rear axle (3.55 AT)
- Bright aluminum pedals
- Standard air bags (standard on all 2008 Mustangs)
Appearance Items
- Hood pins and hood Scoop
- Shelby grille insert and Pony badge
- Shelby racing and body side stripes
- Shelby GT sill plate & floor mats w/ Shelby logo
- Shelby dash plaque, under-hood engine plaque
- Powered by Ford fender badges
- Shelby Light Bar (convertible only)
- GT/CS front and rear fascias, side scoops.
- Unique Shelby window sticker
If you’re interested in a 2008 Shelby GT, your selling dealer needs to order the 54U upfitter option (price remains same as 2007 Shelby GT) and include a ship to code of 88WKH7.
• Coupe MSRP: $9,500.00
• Convertible MSRP: $11,800.00
2008 Shelby GT production (JOB1) will start in August of 2007 and end in November.
