Chicago 2011: Shelby adds new colors, convertible option to the GT350 for 2012
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/aftermarket/" rel="tag">Aftermarket</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/chicago-auto-show/" rel="tag">Chicago Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/coupes/" rel="tag">Coupe</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/ford/" rel="tag">Ford</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible/"><img alt="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
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<em><strong><small>2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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The 2011 Shelby GT350 followed nearly the same philosophy as the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/ford/">Ford</a> Model T. You could get it in any color you want as long as it was white with blue stripes. That's changing for 2012, as Shelby will also be offering the GT350 in Race Red and Kona Blue. A convertible option will be available, as well. In fact, this is the first time Shelby has built a drop-top <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/mustang">Mustang</a> since 1970.<br />
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The 2012 GT350 will offer up identical performance as the 2011 model, although one could argue that it didn't need an upgrade in the first place. Customers can choose between the 430-horsepower base model or opt for either 525- or 624-horsepower versions. Additional upgrades include a full body kit, Cragar wheels, larger brakes, sport suspension and more. The convertible also comes with the option of a light bar. You can read full details about the 2012 Shelby GT350 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/09/2012-shelby-gt350-chicago-2011/#continued">after the jump</a>, and check out our live photos from the show floor in the gallery below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible">2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-2012-shelby-gt350-convertible_thumbnail.jpg " alt="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" title="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-2012-shelby-gt350-convertible_thumbnail.jpg " alt="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" title="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/03-2012-shelby-gt350-convertible_thumbnail.jpg " alt="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" title="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/04-2012-shelby-gt350-convertible_thumbnail.jpg " alt="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" title="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350-convertible/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/05-2012-shelby-gt350-convertible_thumbnail.jpg " alt="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" title="2012 Shelby GT350 Convertible" /></a></div><br />
<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350/">2012 Shelby GT350</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350/#3862190"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/01-2012-shelby-gt350_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2012 Shelby GT350" title="2012 Shelby GT350" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350/#3862191"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/02-2012-shelby-gt350_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2012 Shelby GT350" title="2012 Shelby GT350" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-shelby-gt350/#3862192"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/02/03-2012-shelby-gt350_thumbnail.jpg" alt="2012 Shelby GT350" title="2012 Shelby GT350" /></a></div><br />
<em><strong><small>Live photos copyright (C)2011 Drew Phillips / AOL</small></strong></em><br />
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