In 2012, Shelby American introduced the GTS, which served as an economically priced alternative to the ownership of a standard Shelby custom. The Shelby GTS package was offered in conjunction with both the 3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8 GT Mustang.
The extent to which Shelby GTS-series Mustangs were modified, was completely up to the car’s owner. Such modifications ranged from rather mild and aesthetically oriented, to extensive in nature. Basic GTS kits started at just under $10,000 in price, and could easily exceed $30,000 when modified in a more all-encompassing fashion.
While many Mustang enthusiasts are well aware of the Shelby GTS, far fewer realize that a 50th Anniversary edition of the GTS was also offered in 2012.
The 2012 50th Anniversary Shelby GTS looked rather striking, much like many of Shelby American’s prior offerings throughout the company’s 50-plus year tenure. The GTS featured custom front and rear fascias, a “deep draw” hood, and Shelby badging along the vehicle’s exterior. Also included was a revised billet grille, complete with custom badging.
The true selling point of the 50th Anniversary GTS was its wide variety of possible engine configurations and rated outputs. Supercharged 3.7L V6 engines were capable of producing up to 475 HP, while similarly modified 5.0L V8 GTS Mustangs churned out up to 624 HP. The highest-output V8 offerings also received a “special tune”, to optimize combustion efficiency.
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