Eleanor : The Shelby GT500

The 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 came equipped with the 428 cubic-inch Police Interceptor engine. In February of 1968, the GT500-KR became available and was considered the ultimate Shelby. The main place where this car became famous was as the role of Eleanor in Gone In 60 Seconds (2000). The car which was difficult to capture and no matter how many times you tried to boost it something always happened.

But now the past is gone, Lets talk about the new Model !!!

The 2007 Shelby Mustang GT500

Introduced at the 2003 New York International Auto Show, the GT500 uses a 5.4L Modular 500HP supercharged V8. Features include the Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual transmission, suspension tuning, a body kit, and 18 inch wheels. Deliveries of the Shelby GT500 began in May 2006. The right to purchase the first 2007 Shelby GT500 was auctioned off at the Barret-Jackson Collector Car Auction on 21 January 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona for $648,000.

And it goes 0-60 mph in 4.9 sec. WHOOOO!

But This Car Also has a big brother!!!
The Shelby GT500 KR

which was considered the ultimate Shelby.

The New Shelby GT500 KR which was also revealed at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, is scheduled for release in the spring of 2008, is powered by a (estimated) 540 horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 variation with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack. The Shelby GT500KR styling features include a carbon composite hood with scoops and hood pins, a lowered front air dam, and 14-inch Brembo front brakes with functional cooling ducts. The 2008 GT500KR draws on styling features from the classic 1968 "King of the Road" GT500KR model, and includes 40th anniversary badging, racing stripes, and Carroll Shelby signature embroidered seats. The GT500KR's price is estimated to be around the $52,000 range. The GT500KR will be the second fastest production Mustang ever built after the Saleen S281 extreme which had a 550h break horse power engine.

Shelby was used in many movies, one of the futuristic shelby was the cobra concept which was used in xXx 2.
Looks Nice Doesnt It. That it for today

This is Vishesh Oberoi Signing OFF !!!