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SP 360 Announcing the Shelby S.P. 360 successor to the legendary Carroll Shelby performance vehicles that are coveted by enthusiasts worldwide. Based on the Durango Super Pursuit and created in the image of the World Champion Shelby G.T. 350, this race bred, high performance SUV packs the wallop of a Kenne Bell Supercharged 360 Magnum V8 that will stun you with its awesome peformance! With features like the Chrysler Award Winning Super Pursuit aero package, performance tuned suspension, 17 inch Carroll Shelby Signature carbon fiber trimmed alloy wheels by SEC and Goodyear Eagle speed rated tires, the Shelby S.P. 360 handles with the agility of a sports car and offers the driving enthusiast a vehicle with capabilities absolutely unmatched in the SUV category. The Shelby S.P. 360 is exhilarating to drive and will stir your passion with its race bred, brilliant blue paint highlighted by aggressive white stripes that evoke visions of racing victories from Sebring to LeMans. Shelby S.P. 360 - The Legend Lives On ! Another first from Carroll Shelby and PERFORMANCE West. VEHICLE
CONCEPT With the dramatic increase in the popularity of sport utility vehicles, the opportunity to create a high end ultra performance example of the genre with capabilities far in excess of any competitor posed an interesting objective. The Durango Super Pursuit achieved this goal and the Shelby S.P. 360 advances the philosophy to an even higher level. The Shelby S.P. 360 sets the standard that all other performance sport utility vehicles will be measured by.
Through the use of advanced microprocessor technology, an optional state of the art supercharger is available to enhance the performance. Used in conjunction with the Dodge Magnum 360 V8 engine, the Kenne Bell engineered package employing a positive displacement twin screw supercharger running at merely seven pounds of boost effectively generates in excess of 360 horsepower or the equivalent of one horesepower per cubic inch. This is accomplished with no sacrifice in durability, all around driveability or fuel economy, and in fact actually improves the latter through more efficient internal combustion. The SHELBY S.P. 360 showcases a technologically superior performance package that offers the driver the advantage of immediate supercharged power throughout the entire rpm range of the engine, without the lag commonly associated with both centrifugal superchargers and turbo chargers.
Complementing the performance gains is a re-engineered suspension on the 2 wheel drive chassis that offers a lower center of gravity, with the subsequent benefit of improved handling along with a new lower vehicle profile not normally associated with this category. For the ultimate in braking, the SHELBY S.P. 360 offers a Stillen engineered AP Racing hi performance braking system for the ultimate in stopping power. Featuring 6 piston calipers with drilled and ventilated rotors, the S.P. 360 can stop as fast as it can accelerate! Enhancing these chassis mods are lightweight 18 inch CarrolI Shelby Signature SEC alloy wheels working in concert with low profile Goodyear Eagle GSC speed rated tires. The end result is nearly the handling prowess one expects of a sports car, yet wrapped in a sport utility vehicle package. Exterior
appearance alterations have been designed to enhance the unique
personality of the SHELBY S.P. 360, while being careful to
maintain the flavor of the vehicle as it's designers intended.
Starting at the front is a new hood with dual intake scoops that
complement the lower fascia; one that has been substantially
reconfigured with a far more aggressive look. Highlighting the
aerodynamically designed fascia are large functional dual air
intakes, flanked by massive, HID style, high power lights
designed to match the speed capabilities provided by the
supercharged engine. In addition, the headlights and parking
lamps are covered by one piece acrylic covers by that feature
carbon fiber printing with projector beam and parking lamp style
cuts that add an ultra high tech look. Stepping to the side, we find electrically actuated sport mirrors and lower body aero skirting that both enhances the lower profile of the vehicle in addition to cleaning up the rocker panel area, highlighted by the aforementioned 18 inch diameter wheels in silver clearcoat with carbon fiber imprinted center caps. Again, the prevailing theme is one of enhanced aerodynamics and sleekness. In the rear, we find that the fascia has been replaced by one which blends with the lower body treatments employed at the front and sides. Adding interest and attention to detail are rolled, angle cut, stainless steel exhaust tips at each corner, complemented by a lower tray designed to enhance air flow management beneath the rear of the vehicle. The Shelby Cobra Daytona and GT 350 inspired brilliant blue paint and contrasting aggressive white stripes that adorn the SHELBY S.P. 360 evoke visions of racing victories from Sebring to LeMans that Carroll Shelby is famous for, lending continuity to the performance theme while maintaining the purity of the original Super Pursuit design.
The SHELBY S.P. 360 is a vehicle that communicates with it's owner. Among it's many assets is an optional all wheel drive traction system that distributes power to all four wheels for safer, more surefooted driving in inclement conditions. The SHELBY S.P. 360 offers an unrivaled blend of driving satisfaction that continuously rewards the driver of this vehicle regardless of the driving environment or situations. The interior features ergonomically designed and supportive leather racing style bucket seats, while the dashboard and surrounding surfaces are accented with genuine carbon fiber trim. For the passengers, a complete entertainment system featuring a 6.4" LCD monitor built into an OE style ceiling console to project that favorite program or motion picture from an onboard video cassette player. The SHELBY S.P. 360 is a vehicle that is clearly an extension of personality, offering the enthusiastic driver and passenger(s) a rewarding experience while at the same time retaining the virtues necessary for the rigors of day to day driving.
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A NAME The Shelby S.P. 360. In this day and age when the largest market share in virtually any product, especially consumer durables, is dominated by the proverbial "baby boomers" the name Carroll Shelby shines as a beacon for performance. The SHELBY S.P. 360 is the latest in a long line of legendary high performance vehicles that bear his name. From the Cobra and G.T. 350 Mustang to the new SHELBY S.P. 360, there is no mistaking any of these cars for anything less than exciting, famous and collectible. Carroll Shelby's vehicles have a mystique all their own. CONCLUSION In addition, the SHELBY S.P. 360 will attract the attention of the discriminating sport utility purchaser by offering a vehicle that sets the standard rather than merely meeting it, garnering capture sales as a result of this effort to lead by example rather than follow. The SHELBY S.P. 360 is a vehicle that incorporates features not found within this market segment at any price, and offers the driving enthusiast an alternative vehicle with an exciting multidimensional personality.
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