Mustang Of The Day: 2012 Shelby 1000

Throughout his storied career, Carrol Shelby had remained adamant in his insistence toward producing a Mustang capable of producing 1000 horsepower. Finally, in 2012, the production of such a car proved viable. The resulting Mustang would best even the formidable Super Snake’s 850 horsepower output. Alas, the world was introduced to the Shelby 1000, complete with a belt-driven Kenne Bell 3.6 liter blower. Consumers could purchase the Shelby in two forms, which included a 950-HP street-legal variant, and a more robust 1100-HP track-ready version.

Mustang Of The Day: 2012 Shelby 1000