2016 Ford Musting Shelby GT-H

2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H Description

The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H has been customized to make it stand out from the standard Mustang GT.

The first thing that catches the eye is its black exterior with twin gold racing stripes paint job. The design mimics the original Hertz “Rent-A-Racer”. Other features include gold stripes on the rocker panels along with the “Shelby GT-H” lettering. There are also several logos and emblems spread throughout its body. On the front fenders, you will find a Hertz Edition emblem. “GT-H” logos are featured on the grille, rear faux gas cap and on the trunk lid.

Further, to make it stand out from the standard GT, Shelby replaced its front splitter and rear spoiler with elements made with carbon-fiber. The engine hood is also specially crafted with vents and a big bulge at the center. To wrap up the exterior upgrades is a set of 19-inch aluminum wheels which are wrapped in high-performing Michelin rubber (255/40s at the front and 275/40s at the rear.

2016 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY GT-H INTERIOR

The interior of the new Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H is based on the standard Mustang GT. Only a few features sets the two models interior styling apart. They include “GT-H” logos on the headrests, customized sill plates featuring “Hertz Shelby GT-H” lettering and a numbered plaque on the dash.

The floor mats also feature “GT-H’ logos. These are the same features that differentiated the 2006 Shelby Hertz from the standard Ford Mustang GT. We understand that there is a “GT-H” logo on the engine, a rarity in rental cars. I bet this has been done to tell the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H apart in case it is taken to a show probably by collectors in future.

ENGINE SPECS AND PERFORMANCE

Under the hood, the GT-H is motivated by a 5.0 L V-8 engine which also powers the Mustang GT. Shelby did not reveal details of its output during the launch. However, we can safely assume that the naturally aspirated engine will produce 435 hp and 400 lb- ft of torque just like the Mustang GT.

If this is the case, the vehicle will then hit 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and run a quarter mile in only 13 seconds. The engine also features a cat-black exhaust system from Ford Performance. This specifically gives the model a throatier sound. A “Shelby-GT-H” engine plaque is also added as well as an engine cap kit. The chassis has also been updated via the Ford Racing Handling Pack which helps deliver a race-like driving experience. The package adds lowered springs, special-tuned dampers and revised sway bars.