With a whopping supercharger, Ford Racing suspension and sway bar upgrades, along with a multitude of aesthetic tweaks, the 627-hp Shelby GT is effectively the car you wish the modern GT500 was

Building off the success of the 2007 Shelby GT and the 2013 follow-up, the new 2015 model was just introduced at the Ford booth at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, . It’s based on the latest Mustang GT) upgrades with an enviable list of enhancements from Ford Racing Performance Parts, Shelby’s own upgrades and top-shelf third-party components.

The engine is supercharged up to 627 horsepower (with over 700 available through further upgrades). It’s got 3.73 gears, a Borla exhaust, WELD Racing wheels, Michelin tires and Wilwood six-piston front brakes. Visual enhancements include a carbon-fiber body-kit (including a two-piece rear diffuser) and billet aluminum front grilles.