“The demand for Shelby performance has grown significantly over the past three years,” said Gary Davis, vice president of production at Shelby Automobiles. “So we’re teaming with top companies like SHM who share our passion for performance and high standards to satisfy that demand. Sean Hyland’s tremendous experience engineering parts for SN197 Mustangs compliments our philosophy of offering even more power, better braking and upgraded suspensions. Working together, we’ll broaden our portfolio of balanced performance parts for American customers, as well as provide access to Shelby post title packages for Canadian enthusiasts.”

SHM will also enhance Mustangs with authentic Shelby Performance Parts. Individual components will include upgraded brakes, superchargers, suspension components and cosmetic pieces such as hoods and fascias exclusively designed at Shelby Automobiles. Chris Pessinis, director of Shelby Mod Shop Operations, will be involved in helping the Mod Shop meet Carroll Shelby’s personal expectations for quality and delivery.

“Everyone at SHM is very excited to be a part of the Shelby Autos team,” added Sean Hyland, president and owner of Sean Hyland Motorsport. “Our company has been a dominate player in the modular engine business for over 20 years. We operate from a 22,000 square foot facility that offers every in-house service from upholstery and painting to engineering and Dynos. We’re very pleased that we’ll be able to offer enthusiasts throughout Canada a piece of the Shelby dream.”

Sean has been involved motorsports for over 30 years. He founded Sean Hyland Motorsport in 1988 and is actively involved in working with competition cars and engines; he even developed new parts for the 4.6L. Sean and his staff are responsible for creating the acclaimed SHM race block and building the 400 hp naturally aspirated engine package for the MG in the United Kingdom.

Shelby and SHM are also working together to create a powerful line of 4.6 and 5.4L modular engines. Branded with the Shelby logo, there will be five engine options including a 4.6L 3-valve cast aluminum block that will crank out 600hp for ‘05 — ‘09 Mustang GTs, as well as a Shelby GT500 5.4 liter high output long block capable of 950hp. In addition to the engines, Shelby and SHM will also offer Shelby branded front and rear suspensions as well as a Shelby GT500 Power Pack. The engines, suspensions and power packs will be available soon from Shelby Automobiles.

[Source: SHM]

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Shelby hatte mit dem Bau der Cobra eine einfache Idee verfolgt, große Motoren mit einem “kleinen” Auto zu kombinieren. Herausgekommen ist ein Sportwagen der 60′iger, welcher noch heute lebt und vor allem begeistert! Neben diversen Kits, bietet Shelby seine eigene Version der Cobra mit der Chassisnummer CSX4000 an. Der Verkäufer hat nurmehr zu entscheiden welcher Motor verbaut wird. Nevada Classivs, Inc. hat zusammen mit Sean Hyland Motorsport, aus Woodstock (Ontario in Canada), die King Cobra gebaut. Einen Aluminium 5,4L V8 aus einem Ford GT500 genommen, zusammen mit einem 2,8L Kenne Bell Kompressor ausgestattet und mit E85 Benzin befeuert! So erreicht diese Cobra eine Leistung von unglaublichen 1000PS. Natürlich wurden Bremsen, Fahrwerk und Aufhängung der Leistung angepasst und aufgewertet.

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PRESS RELEASE:

Mark Logan, President of Nevada Classics, Inc., a Las Vegas based Shelby Cobra, classic, and performance car dealer, and Sean Hyland, President of Sean Hyland Motorsport in Woodstock, Ontario Canada, will unveil the King Cobra at SEMA in Las Vegas, November 3 -7, 2008.

Sean Hyland, and his team, fitted a Guardsman Blue/Wimbledon White, CSX4000 series Shelby Cobra with an all aluminum, 1,000 horsepower, 5.4 liter modular engine, originally designed for the 2007-2009 Shelby GT500′s. It features a Kenne Bell supercharger and burns E85 ethanol.

Manufactured by Sean Hyland Motorsport, the engine is mated with the GT500′s six speed manual transmission. Along with a custom interior, brake, wheel, tire and suspension upgrades have been made to handle the extra horsepower, and keep the car on the ground.

“I approached Mark with the idea of building the ultimate Shelby Cobra street car several months ago”, said Hyland. “When I told Mark what I wanted to do, he said, ’1,000 HP? That’s the craziest idea I’ve ever heard of . . . Let’s do it’ ” While modification of the chassis was required to accommodate the 700 lb. engine, the results speak for themselves.

[Source: Nevada Classics, Inc./autoblog]