Date: 30 Jan 2009 Comments: 0

According to some rumors the new Shelby Mustang, a race-only R-Model commemorating Jerry Titus’ 1965 SCCA Championship with the original Shelby GT-350R will be officially introduced on the market at the NHRA Winternationals. The vehicle will use the 2010 model for inspiration but the base platform will be the 2007-2008 Shelby GT.

The specs list comprises a Ford Racing supercharger delivering 550hp, 3.73:1 gears, a six-speed Tremec TR6060 transmission, side-exit exhaust system, Grand-Am spec roll cage, racing brakes with cooling ducts, differential and transmission coolers, carbon fiber rear wing, an "R Model" dash plaque and a unique grill.

Only 37 models of the original R-Model were released on the market and apparently the same thing will happen with this new car. The retail price has been officially established at $134,995.