AC Ace chassis and body, 1962–1967
Shelby American, based on the Ford Mustang
Shelby American GT350 specifications
The first Shelby Mustang, built to win the SCCA's B Production class.
- 306 hp
- Power
Full specifications
| Tuner | Shelby American |
|---|---|
| Based on | Ford Mustang |
| Years | 1965 |
| Engine | 4.7 L V8 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 306 hp |
| Production | 515 in 1965 |
- Built in 1965: 515. In 1966: 1,370 GT350s plus 1,000 GT350Hs.
- 306 hp is Shelby's quoted figure; the photo shows a 1966 car.
About Shelby American
Carroll Shelby, a Le Mans-winning driver, founded Shelby American in 1962 to build the Cobra and then to tune Ford Mustangs into the GT350 and GT500. The present company was formed in 2003.
