The Ford Shelby GR-1 concept springs from a long line of Ford performance project cars and quickly establishes itself as one of the most contemporary and dramatic front-engine, two-seat, fastback supercars. This running prototype reaches closer to reality with a 605-horsepower, 390-cubic-inch all-aluminum V-10 engine, a road-tested version of the Ford GT suspension and a stunning new polished-aluminum body.
Sensuous, perfectly proportioned and wholly modern, this show car builds on the success of the Ford Shelby Cobra concept – the 2004 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) "Best in Show" winner – and reinforces Ford's continued commitment to performance.
The Shelby GR-1 concept's name pays tribute to both a performance great and "Group Racing." This uniquely emotional American sports car design represents Ford's continued desire to include a high-end, limited-production specialist supercar in its lineup. Initially unveiled as a design exercise at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August, the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept is a sports car salute to "performance art."
"A perfect body with smooth, shimmering aluminum skin, the new Ford Shelby GR-1 concept is a rolling sculpture whose beautiful, flowing lines belie the raw, beastly V-10 wedged under the hood," says J Mays, group vice president of Design and chief creative officer. "This concept shifts gears and takes Ford's performance car future into a new direction."
The Shelby GR-1 concept combines modern sculptured surfaces and a sleek muscular fastback design. All of the sophisticated mechanicals of this extraordinary coupe are wrapped in a sleek, muscular aluminum skin left bare and polished bright. The result is a forward-looking supercar with attention-grabbing Ford presence and Carroll Shelby inspiration.
FEATURES
- Uniquely opening doors and flip-front.
- Authentically reproduced body styling w/ accurate and extensive details including front, hood and side scoops, dual fuel fillers and twin exhaust.
- Fabulous working details including working steering and rolling wheels.
- Absolutely stunning fine metallic Guardsman Blue paint finish w/ white GT stripes and intricate decals and badges.
- Authentic and accurate fine trim and details throughout.
- Beautifully detailed Ford Shelby tuned V8 engine and engine bay and accessories.
- Accurately reproduced polished spoke rims with real rubber treaded tyres w/ disc brakes and callipers.
- Beautifully detailed interior in blue trim w/ fine concept details including carpet and satin chrome trim.
- This item comes packaged new in a window box.
