I just read this on the Shelby Auto's web page, Press release:
FORD, SHELBY UNVEIL NEW SHELBY GR-1 COUPE
8/13/2004
On Thursday, August 12, 2004, the Shelby GR-1 was unveiled at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. GR-1 stands for "Group Racing-1" and this car further underscores the ongoing efforts of both Ford and Shelby to deliver high performance to the streets of America.
Modeled after World Champion Shelby Daytona Coupe, the new Shelby GR-1 utilizes some of the components of the Ford GT and its design follows the same "Retro" theme found in many new Ford designs, including the 2005 Mustang. Power is supplied by a 6.4-liter V10 turning out about 605 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque at 5500 RPM. This should translate to 0-60 MPH times under 4 seconds.
Now I think I Know why there were delays in CSX deliveries, SAI must have been pretty busy with this one! WOW!
jdog
