New Shelby GT500 car from Hi-Tech Automotive: tradition meets modernity!

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Hi-Tech Automotive has recently presented an impressive symbiosis of classic beauty and modern technology: the Shelby GT500 as New cars. The vehicle, a homage to the legendary 1967 Shelby GT500, is not one of them Restomod, but a so-called Repromod vehicle. It is about a completely newly built Version of the sporty Ford Mustang derivative, built according to historical blueprints but blessed with key modern improvements. The new steel body The GT500 features a completely modernized construction, including a chassis with Independent suspension and a state-of-the-art one Brake system with 6-piston calipers. And the body, which is made of glass fiber reinforced, epoxy resin and metal, deserves special attention.

Shelby GT500 by Hi-Tech Automotive

New Shelby GT500 car from Hi-Tech Automotive: tradition meets modernity!

The interior, true to the original, includes options such as a Air conditioning, there is a Power Steering and even one electronic handbrake is installed. All of this is complemented by luxurious materials such as Alcantara and high-quality nappa leather from Germany. It is also interesting that it is officially licensed by Carroll Shelby Licensing authorized Replica as Rolling chassis is delivered without a drive, with buyers purchasing the GT500 built in 2023/24 with one 6-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic as well as a V8 from Ford can complete. In terms of engine options, there is a classic naturally aspirated engine, a turbocharged 5-liter V8 (Ford Coyote) or the 5,2 liter V8 Ford Predator (both as Crate engine) for optional.

can already be ordered as a rolling chassis

The highly exclusive vehicle, of which Hi-Tech Automotive only plans to build 2024 in 20, is already available for around EUR 210.000 Rolling chassis can be ordered, with the price rising to at least EUR 246.000 with drive. Of course, each GT500 body is manufactured using new body panels assembled in specially designed fixtures and joined using modern welding techniques. The Painting process in an incredible 64 (!!!) steps only uses Glasurit paints, with buyers being able to individually choose the colors for the iconic Shelby stripes and the body. The Specially designed independent front and rear suspension has been optimized in detail using special software to enable an outstanding driving experience.

Part of the Carroll Shelby Centennial

The interior, as already mentioned, refines with nappa and Alcantara, also includes modern interpretations Recaro sports seats, which deliver additional comfort and significantly higher quality. Hi-Tech Automotive, with its 30-year history in building replicas American sports car, continues with the new one Shelby GT500 Standards in terms of quality and authenticity. As part of the Carroll Shelby Centennial The GT500 is a prime example of how modern technology meets classic car design can be reinterpreted and improved.

Shelby GT500 Hi-Tech Automotive:

Manufacturers: Hi-Tech Automotive
Location: Utah, USA
Basic: Ford Mustang derivative based on historical blueprints
Body: New, technically modernized Steel body & glass fiber reinforced epoxy resin
Suspension: Independent suspension, CNC machined
Bremsanlage: 6-piston brake calipers
Interior: Air conditioning, power steering, electronic handbrake, Alcantara, high-quality German Nappa leather
authorization: Officially authorized by Carroll Shelby Licensing
Production: Limited to 20 copies in 2024
Extradition: As a rolling chassis without drive
Price: From 210.000 EUR (rolling chassis), with drive from 246.000 EUR
Gear options: 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic
engine options: naturally aspirated, supercharged 5-liter V8 (Ford Coyote), 5,2-liter V8 engine (Ford Predator)
Production: modern welding process, Glasurit colors, complex painting process
Interior: Nappa leather, Alcantara headliner, OEM quality carpet, electrically adjustable Recaro seats
Sales in USA: HiTech Legends, LLC., partnered with Tom Kirkham (Kirkham Motorsports)

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Body & Paint:

- Completely new, epoxy primed GT350/GT500 steel body
- 1967 Mustang convertible-type interior rocker sills for added chassis strength and torsional rigidity
- Choice of classic or modern standard colors
- Black coated Raptor® engine bay and front/rear axle
- Gray coated Raptor® front and rear axle control arms
- 1967 Shelby GT350/GT500 emblems
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style top and rear vents for brakes
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style hood
- Shelby GT350/GT500 painted side stripes
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style front end
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style trunk lid
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style side extensions
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style chrome side mirrors
- Billet aluminum hood latches with cable and pin
- Choice of interior or exterior headlight grille
- LED headlights and fog lights
- LED parking and reversing lights
- 1967 GT350/GT500 style taillight lenses

inner space:

- Recaro® Specialist M Nappa leather front seats with perforated and folded center panels
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style folding Nappa leather rear seats with perforated and folded center panels
- Nappa leather covered door surrounds
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style Nappa leather door cards with brushed aluminum inserts and integrated power window switches
- Nappa leather covered interior and exterior rear wall panels
- Alcantara® covered roof lining
- Nappa leather covered sun visors
- Shelby style Nappa leather dashboard
- Nappa leather covered knee position at the front of the dashboard
- A-pillar upholstery covered in nappa leather
- Nappa leather covered roll bar with or without contrast stitching
- Key activated electric door locks
- Soundproofing and insulation throughout the interior
- Luxurious German cut pile carpet or carbon fiber carpet with nappa leather edging
- Trunk lined with matching cut-pile carpet
- Ididit® tilt steering column
- Shelby GT350/GT500 style aluminum dashboard inserts
- Custom-made Nappa leather center console with storage compartments, double AUX/USB port and two cup holders
- Nappa leather covered dashboard housing for double DIN media device
- Standard housing for classic radio
- Classic riveted light wood steering wheel with Shelby badge

Entertainment:

- Double DIN Sony® XAV AX5550D 6.9 inch Bluetooth digital multimedia receiver with custom-made dashboard housing or
- 1967 Mustang original style radio with original dash housing
- Custom-made, color-matched rear speaker surround
- 2 x Rockford Fosgate® Punch 4″x 6″ 2-Way Hidden Door Speakers
- 2 x Rockford Fosgate® 8″ under seat mounted mid-bass speakers
- 2 x Rockford Fosgate® Punch 6.75″ 3-way full-range rear speakers
- 1 x Rockford Fosgate® Punch 400-Watt Full-Range 4-Channel Amplifier
- 1 x Rockford Fosgate® Punch 300-watt mono amplifier
- Preset sound system for optimal sound quality

Chassis & drive components:

- Custom tubular front axle subframe for independent front suspension
- Custom-made tubular rear axle subframe for independent rear short-long arm suspension
- Machined aluminum front and rear axle suspensions
- 3.73:1 limited slip differential
- Adapted Wortec brake package including forged aluminum 6-piston calipers, ultralight sun-cut rotors, hard anodized rotor hubs and street performance brake pads
- 13″x 12″ front brake discs – 12.8″x 0.95″ rear brake discs
- Bilstein® custom coil spring dampers
- Adjustable rack and pinion electric power steering
- Custom made high performance aluminum radiator
- Double cooling fans
- 22 gallon stainless steel tank
- EFI ready in-tank fuel pump with custom anti-surge swirl pot design
- Aluminum made expansion tank
- Cold air intake system to improve engine cooling and performance
- Custom made stainless steel exhaust system
- Front and rear axle stabilizers

Electrics:

- Electrically assisted driver and front passenger seats with increased legroom
- Modern HVAC air conditioning system
- Electrically assisted driver and passenger windows
- Custom designed and manufactured wiring harnesses
- Dakota Digital® HDX instrument cluster
- Charging points in the engine compartment
- Optional activation of the keyless entry system with proximity sensor
- start button
- Smart key remote control with trunk opening and door locking/unlocking
- Manual start key switch
- Manual trunk release
- Integrated alarm system
- Electronic handbrake with integrated switch in the center console
- Victron® intelligent trickle charger with built-in Bluetooth and MagCode® external connection for power terminals

Security & Guarantee:

- Rear view camera (only with media receiver option)
- 3-point retraction straps at the front
- 2-point rear retraction straps
- Vacuum assisted dual circuit braking system
- Collapsible steering column
- Nappa leather covered roll bar
- 3-year unlimited kilometer warranty against rust and corrosion on the bodywork