The Herald (South Africa)

Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang coming to Mzansi

- Motoring Reporter

The Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang commemorat­es the 100th birthday of Shelby American founder, Carroll Shelby.

Based on the 2023 Ford Mustang GT and available as a fastback or a convertibl­e, this special limited-edition model comes armed with a whole lot of extra horsepower courtesy of a bolt-on supercharg­er kit and free-flowing Borla exhaust system.

Indeed, that 5.0l V8 now whacks out a huge 560kW.

This is transferre­d straight to the rear wheels via your choice of manual or automatic gearbox.

To keep up with all this power, Shelby fitted the Centennial

Edition with a full set of high-performanc­e springs and sway bars as well as fully adjustable camber and caster plates.

Sticky 305/30 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tyres wrap 20-inch alloy wheels behind which lurk weapons-grade Brembo calipers for maximum stopping power in all driving conditions.

To help differenti­ate it from the well-known Super Snake, the Centennial Edition comes fitted with a striking array of bespoke performanc­e parts designed to make it stand out.

These include wider front wheel arches, a Shelby upper grille and rear spoiler, Shelby tail panel, side rocker wings and satin black vinyl striping.

The cabin has been sexedup with Shelby floor mats, a new gauge cluster, door sill plates and a Shelby-spec leather upgrade.

Want one? Well, you’re in luck, because three of these rare Centennial Edition Mustangs (only 100 are being built) have been allocated to the SA market — each wearing a pricetag of R2.8m.

Still want one? Then best you contact Shelby SA. Fast. —

 ?? ?? CASH TO SPLASH: The Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang starts at R2.8m
CASH TO SPLASH: The Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition Mustang starts at R2.8m
 ?? ?? FULL THROTTLE:The Standard Borla exhaust system promises good vibrations
FULL THROTTLE:The Standard Borla exhaust system promises good vibrations

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