Housing Ford’s 289 cu.in V8, the Cobra went on to win the prestigious World Manufacturer’s GT championship in 19655. This earned Shelby the title of being the only American automaker ever to win the championship, which to this day remains unbeaten. When Ford launched the Mustang, it became an instant success.
Built for the road course, how does the Shelby GT350 stack up to the facelifted 2018 Mustang GT on the drag strip? The difference between winning and losing comes down to a hundredth of a second. So many factors go into a proper launch off the line. The line is now into its sixth generation, and the 2020 Ford Mustan g is every bit a modern auto. The current refresh is available in four main trim levels offering different mixes of engine power, price and comfort. There are also several special editions and high-performance configurations, of which the Shelby GT350 and the Bullitt are theIn 1965, Ford started with the beloved four-speed, which is synonymous with legendary Mustangs like the Shelby GT350/GT350R, GT500, Boss 302, and Boss 429. Since then, each Mustang manual transmission has improved every year due to Ford's innovation, engineering, and technology.The second return of the King is no less impressive—and no easier on the wallet, either. For $54,995, Shelby American will give any 2020 through 2022 GT500 a 900-hp, carbon-fiber-festooned makeover. (That’s an extra 140 hp—the largest power difference yet between a GT500 and its KR-ified sibling.)