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The 750-horsepower 2016 Shelby Terlingua Mustang: First Look

  • Back in ’07, the company built its Terlingua as a boosted, 375-horsepower V6—pedestrian numbers in the new era of American muscle. The latest iteration based on the GT’s V8 gets a Whipple supercharger, boasting over 750 horsepower, and capable of propelling the car from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds.
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    Back in ’07, the company built its Terlingua as a boosted, 375-horsepower V6—pedestrian numbers in the new era of American muscle. The latest iteration based on the GT’s V8 gets a Whipple supercharger, boasting over 750 horsepower, and capable of propelling the car from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds.

    Back in ’07, the company built its Terlingua as a boosted, 375-horsepower V6—pedestrian numbers in the new era of American muscle. The latest iteration based on the GT’s V8 gets a Whipple supercharger, boasting over 750 horsepower, and capable of propelling the car from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds.
  • To the uninitiated, jackrabbit-themed Terlingua originated in 1967, when Shelby American raced in the Trans Am series under the Terlingua Racing Team banner. The name itself comes from a small town of less than 100 in Texas, where Caroll Shelby had a 220,00 acre ranch nearby.
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    To the uninitiated, jackrabbit-themed Terlingua originated in 1967, when Shelby American raced in the Trans Am series under the Terlingua Racing Team banner. The name itself comes from a small town of less than 100 in Texas, where Caroll Shelby had a 220,00 acre ranch nearby.

    To the uninitiated, jackrabbit-themed Terlingua originated in 1967, when Shelby American raced in the Trans Am series under the Terlingua Racing Team banner. The name itself comes from a small town of less than 100 in Texas, where Caroll Shelby had a 220,00 acre ranch nearby.
  • Today’s Terlingua carries on a similar color scheme, painted yellow with a black hood and a stripe flowing down to the trunk.
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    Today’s Terlingua carries on a similar color scheme, painted yellow with a black hood and a stripe flowing down to the trunk.

    Today’s Terlingua carries on a similar color scheme, painted yellow with a black hood and a stripe flowing down to the trunk.
  • Other aesthetic distinctions including a bulging carbon-fiber hood, a front splitter, a unique Terlingua spoiler and Weld Racing wheels like those on the GT350.
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    Other aesthetic distinctions including a bulging carbon-fiber hood, a front splitter, a unique Terlingua spoiler and Weld Racing wheels like those on the GT350.

    Other aesthetic distinctions including a bulging carbon-fiber hood, a front splitter, a unique Terlingua spoiler and Weld Racing wheels like those on the GT350.
  • Inside, the racing team logo on the bucket seats are the most prominent element, but there’s also a carbon-fiber gauage cluster, and a signed plaque that includes the names of Carroll Shelby, Bill Neale and Jerry Titus.
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    Inside, the racing team logo on the bucket seats are the most prominent element, but there’s also a carbon-fiber gauage cluster, and a signed plaque that includes the names of Carroll Shelby, Bill Neale and Jerry Titus.

    Inside, the racing team logo on the bucket seats are the most prominent element, but there’s also a carbon-fiber gauage cluster, and a signed plaque that includes the names of Carroll Shelby, Bill Neale and Jerry Titus.
  • Aside from the supercharged heart of the beast, other mechanical improvements include Shelby Brembo 6-piston brakes up front, Ford Performance half shafts, and an Eibach adjustable suspension.
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    Aside from the supercharged heart of the beast, other mechanical improvements include Shelby Brembo 6-piston brakes up front, Ford Performance half shafts, and an Eibach adjustable suspension.

    Aside from the supercharged heart of the beast, other mechanical improvements include Shelby Brembo 6-piston brakes up front, Ford Performance half shafts, and an Eibach adjustable suspension.
  • Options include 3:55 gears (3:73 is standard), Katzkin interior package, and a short shifter.
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    Options include 3:55 gears (3:73 is standard), Katzkin interior package, and a short shifter.

    Options include 3:55 gears (3:73 is standard), Katzkin interior package, and a short shifter.
  • Only 50 Shelby Terlinguas will be produced for the U.S. market, and will start at $65,999, excluding the cost of the base GT.
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    Only 50 Shelby Terlinguas will be produced for the U.S. market, and will start at $65,999, excluding the cost of the base GT.

    Only 50 Shelby Terlinguas will be produced for the U.S. market, and will start at $65,999, excluding the cost of the base GT.
Back in ’07, the company built its Terlingua as a boosted, 375-horsepower V6—pedestrian numbers in the new era of American muscle. The latest iteration based on the GT’s V8 gets a Whipple supercharger, boasting over 750 horsepower, and capable of propelling the car from zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds.
To the uninitiated, jackrabbit-themed Terlingua originated in 1967, when Shelby American raced in the Trans Am series under the Terlingua Racing Team banner. The name itself comes from a small town of less than 100 in Texas, where Caroll Shelby had a 220,00 acre ranch nearby.
Today’s Terlingua carries on a similar color scheme, painted yellow with a black hood and a stripe flowing down to the trunk.
Other aesthetic distinctions including a bulging carbon-fiber hood, a front splitter, a unique Terlingua spoiler and Weld Racing wheels like those on the GT350.
Inside, the racing team logo on the bucket seats are the most prominent element, but there’s also a carbon-fiber gauage cluster, and a signed plaque that includes the names of Carroll Shelby, Bill Neale and Jerry Titus.
Aside from the supercharged heart of the beast, other mechanical improvements include Shelby Brembo 6-piston brakes up front, Ford Performance half shafts, and an Eibach adjustable suspension.
Options include 3:55 gears (3:73 is standard), Katzkin interior package, and a short shifter.
Only 50 Shelby Terlinguas will be produced for the U.S. market, and will start at $65,999, excluding the cost of the base GT.
Aki Sugawara