2012 Ford Shelby GT350 Shelby American Edition

2012 Shelby GT350 Shelby American Edition | Only 1,585 Miles | Whipple Supercharged | Wilwood Brakes I 525 HP Less than 500 produced over a 4 year run! Now available at Morgan Automotive in Beautiful Lancaster County, this extraordinary 2012 Shelby GT350 Shelby American Edition represents a special chapter in modern American muscle-car history. With only 1,585 miles, a Whipple-supercharged 5.0L Coyote V8, Shelby American performance upgrades, Shelby/Wilwood high-performance brakes and rotors, distinctive Shelby styling, and an individually serialized Shelby American plaque displaying its CSM number, this is a remarkable opportunity for the serious Mustang enthusiast or collector. Developed by Shelby American from the 2012 Ford Mustang GT, the GT350 takes the already impressive Mustang GT platform and transforms it into a far more specialized performance car. This example features a combination of Shelby American upgrades that immediately set it apart, including a Whipple supercharger, Wilwood braking system, 19-inch Cragar wheels, center-mounted dual exhaust, blue racing stripes, Shelby American badging, and a custom patriotic interior. Inside, the Black Katzkin leather seating is accented with red, white, and blue inserts, while the matching red, white, and blue shift knob continues the theme. The Shelby American plaque with its individual CSM number further establishes this vehicle's connection to the Shelby American production program. With just 1,532 miles, this Shelby has extremely low mileage for a 2012 performance vehicle and presents a rare opportunity to own a modern Shelby with both exceptional mileage and a highly distinctive specification. Whipple Supercharged 5.0L Coyote V8 At the center of this Shelby is Ford's legendary 5.0L Ti-VCT DOHC Coyote V8. The 2012 Mustang GT's naturally aspirated engine was rated at 412 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, providing the foundation for Shelby American's GT350 performance conversion. Shelby took that already powerful V8 and added a Whipple supercharger, dramatically increasing the engine's performance potential. The GT350 program offered supercharged configurations including a 525-horsepower setup, with an available higher-output configuration reaching approximately 624 horsepower, depending upon the Shelby configuration and calibration. The exact horsepower configuration of this individual car should be verified against its Shelby American build documentation and CSM record rather than assuming the highest-output calibration. Performance highlights include: Ford 5.0L Ti-VCT DOHC Coyote V8 Shelby American Whipple supercharger Rear-wheel drive 6-speed manual transmission Shelby performance calibration and upgrades Shelby-tuned suspension components High-performance exhaust system Shelby/Wilwood performance braking system Shelby American serialized CSM plaque The vehicle's Ford VIN, 1ZVBP8CF1C5236017, identifies the underlying 2012 Mustang GT platform with the 5.0L V8 and 6-speed manual transmission. The Shelby American conversion is separately identified through its Shelby CSM documentation and serialized plaque. Shelby/Wilwood Big Brake System One of the most significant performance upgrades on this GT350 is its Shelby/Wilwood high-performance braking system. Shelby American partnered with Wilwood specifically to develop upgraded braking hardware for the 2012 GT350. Wilwood's period documentation identifies the GT350 system as utilizing 14-inch rotors with W6A calipers at the front and 14-inch rotors with W4A calipers at the rear. The rotors feature drilled, slotted and e-coated surfaces designed to provide strong braking performance and resistance to heat-related wear. This system was designed to complement the GT350's additional horsepower and performance capability, providing substantially upgraded braking hardware compared with the standard Mustang GT setup. Wilwood braking highlights Shelby/Wilwood high-performance brake system Large 14-inch front rotors Large 14-inch rear rotors Multi-piston W6A front calipers Multi-piston W4A rear calipers Drilled and slotted performance rotors High-performance brake pads Brake cooling provisions Shelby/Wilwood performance engineering Period Shelby GT350 documentation and contemporary coverage specifically identify Wilwood 6-piston front and 4-piston rear brakes as part of the GT350's performance package. For a Shelby with a Whipple-supercharged V8, the braking system is every bit as important as the engine, and the Shelby/Wilwood setup gives this GT350 the hardware expected from a serious American performance car. 19-Inch Cragar Wheels The Shelby's 19-inch Cragar wheels provide another distinctive element of its appearance. Cragar has long been associated with American performance and custom-car culture, making the wheels an appropriate match for a Shelby American vehicle. The wheels expose the substantial Wilwood braking hardware while giving the car a classic American muscle-car appearance. The combination of: 19-inch Cragar wheels + Wilwood brakes + Shelby suspension + Whipple supercharger creates a performance package that is substantially more specialized than a standard 2012 Mustang GT. Shelby American Exterior Styling The exterior immediately identifies this car as something special. The blue racing stripes running over the roof and along the sides create the classic Shelby-inspired appearance, while Shelby American badging and the unique body treatment distinguish it from an ordinary Mustang. Exterior highlights include: 19-inch Cragar wheels Shelby/Wilwood high-performance brakes Blue racing stripes across the top and sides Shelby American badging Shelby-specific exterior treatment Center-mounted dual exhaust Shelby-style front fascia Performance hood treatment Shelby-inspired rocker/body accents Rear spoiler Aggressive performance-oriented stance Mustang fastback coupe body style The center-mounted dual exhaust is especially significant visually and acoustically, giving the GT350 a distinctive appearance from the rear and reinforcing its Shelby American performance identity. Custom Katzkin Interior | Red, White & Blue Shelby Theme The interior is just as distinctive as the exterior. Inside you'll find a Black Katzkin leather interior featuring eye-catching red, white, and blue inserts in the seats. The patriotic theme continues to the matching red, white, and blue shift knob, creating an interior that is unmistakably customized for this Shelby. Interior highlights include: Black Katzkin leather upholstery Red, white, and blue seat inserts Matching red, white, and blue shift knob Shelby American serialized plaque Individual CSM number Shelby-specific interior detailing Sport-oriented Mustang cockpit 6-speed manual transmission Shelby badging and trim Driver-focused instrumentation The Shelby American plaque and CSM number are particularly important for this vehicle. Shelby American maintains vehicle registry information to help document individual Shelby vehicles, their specifications and histories. For a low-mileage GT350, that serialized identity adds an important layer of provenance and collector interest. Shelby GT350 Performance Engineering The GT350 program wasn't simply about adding a supercharger and cosmetic upgrades. Shelby American developed the car as a complete performance package with upgrades to the chassis, suspension, braking and exhaust systems. The Whipple-supercharged Coyote V8 provides the power, while the Shelby/Wilwood braking system provides the stopping capability. Shelby-tuned suspension components help put the power to the pavement, and the center-exit exhaust gives the car the aggressive sound expected from a Shelby. This combination makes the GT350 a genuine performance-focused Mustang rather than simply a cosmetic appearance package. The Shelby American Legacy Few names in American automotive history carry the significance of Carroll Shelby. Shelby's career began in motorsports, where he established himself as an a