A mere 500 models have...
A mere 500 models have been built, based on the 1966 performance version, which was also launched on the "rent-a-racer" programme. Fans of the original will recognise the black and gold paint, the trademark stripes on the bonnet and Carroll Shelby"s signature on the dash. But a racing performance power pack has now been added to the 4.6-litre V8 powertrain. This includes a cold air and muffler kit, plus engine tuning to boost the output to 325bhp, with a peak torque figure of 448Nm.
PC Mark Milton, an expert...
PC Mark Milton, an expert in advanced driving, had been assessing the capabilities of the vehicle. The district judge who acquitted PC Milton described him as the "creme de la creme" of police drivers.
Paul Smith, founder of the Safe Speed road safety campaign commented: "Here"s a clear and proper admission that in suitable circumstances even 159mph need not be dangerous."