2011 Shelby GT350: More Horsepower For One Wild Mustang

The goal for the 2011 Shelby GT350 was a simple one according to John Luft, president of Shelby American, the wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International that was responsible for putting this road rocket together: “Build the ultimate small-block muscle car.”

And with final performance specs now available on the new GT350, it looks like “mission: accomplished” for Luft & Co. 

The limited-edition coupe is offered in two separate flavors for enthusiasts, with the key difference being enhancements to Ford’s powerful yet efficient 5.0-liter V8—the same mill that motivates the 2011 Mustang GT. In standard Shelby GT350 trim, the engine is good for 430 hp, but that can be upped to 525 horses in the supercharged model and an insane 624 hp with the optional “R” tune. The bottom line?