After the rousing success of the Ford Shelby GT-H concept unveiled at the 2006 New York International Auto Show, Ford Motor Corp. has confirmed the production of the retail version of the Ford Shelby GT. The new Ford Shelby GT will be the newest member of the highly popular Mustang stable of performance cars. It is set to take its place between the Mustang GT and the powerful Ford Shelby GT500.

The Ford Shelby GT is powered by a 4.6-liter, 325 horsepower engine and is equipped for both street and track use. It is the third modern Shelby Mustang, produced through Ford’s partnership with racing legend Carroll Shelby. “It’s got the heart and soul of the Mustang GT pumped up with a great noise, strong motor, and nimble chassis,” Shelby proudly said in a statement. “It’s one of those rare cars that’s really easy to drive really fast.”

Mustang and Shelby enthusiasts will surely have their pulses racing as the Ford Shelby GT graces dealer’s showrooms in January. But they better hurry up since only fewer than 10,000 units of this coupe will be built.

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