2012 Shelby GT350 announced at the Chicago Auto Show

twobjshelbys · #1 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 02:02 PM

I wonder if the convertibles will get the full power supercharged options. Ford has historically held it back on the 'verts due to body integrity (flexing). If they've found a way to keep the strut brace maybe it isn't an issue.

cobrakalas427 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-14-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by twobjshelbys

I wonder if the convertibles will get the full power supercharged options. Ford has historically held it back on the 'verts due to body integrity (flexing). If they've found a way to keep the strut brace maybe it isn't an issue.

The answer is YES...The red convertible is Prototype #2 and has a polished 624hp (R tune) Whipple blower on it...I know that because I was there working on Thursday afternoon and Friday evening for Shelby American and talking to Gary Patterson and John Luft personally.