- Annual production of the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has been
limited to 5,500 units to maintain exclusivity of the product
- Demand for the new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has exceeded
expectations with more than 3,300 initial dealer and retail orders
received to date
- Premium features including the glass roof and the Electronics
Package with SYNC, navigation and HD Radio™ are
exceeding expectations as consumers show an appetite for new features
and technology
2011 Ford Shelby GT500
DEARBORN, Mich., July 12, 2010 - Customer demand for Ford's new 2011
Shelby GT500 is growing nearly as fast as the world's fastest production
pony car. More than 3,300 orders have been placed for the new Shelby
GT500. To ensure exclusivity, U.S. sales of the 2011 Shelby GT500 will
be limited to 5,500 units.
"We are pleased with the pace of retail orders for the 2011 Shelby
GT500," said Fritz Wilke, Mustang brand manager. "The car continues to
be popular with sports car enthusiasts and collectors who are blown away
by the increase in horsepower and performance. The limited production
of the 2011 should make this year even more desirable."