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Ford Mustang Shelby Coupé 2017

2017

The 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Coupé belongs to the Mustang’s sixth generation, a lineage that began in 1964 and grew into one of the most recognizable names in sporty cars. Within the Mustang family, the Shelby badge points to a more performance-focused and more assertive character, in keeping with the brand’s most notable special versions. For 2017, this variant sits within a modernized Mustang range while still carrying the familiar visual cues that make the car easy to identify: the pony grille, muscular proportions, and a more aggressive stance. Without adding unverified technical details, it can be described as a high-performance interpretation of the contemporary Mustang.

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History

The Ford Mustang arrived in 1964 and became an immediate success, with more than 400,000 units sold in its first year alone. Its story then unfolded through successive generations, each bringing changes in design, size, and technology. The first generation established the pony car formula with body styles such as the Hardtop and Convertible. Later, the Mustang II became smaller and more economy-oriented, while the third generation introduced the Fox platform and variants such as the GT and SVO. The fourth generation returned to a more aggressive look, the fifth adopted a retro-inspired design updated for the modern era, and the sixth generation, which includes the 2017 Shelby Coupé, continued the move toward greater sophistication. Within that long history, Shelby versions hold a special place, alongside landmark models such as the 1965 GT350 and the 1967 GT500.

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Technical data

Mustang Shelby Coupé is presented here with its key technical data: 105 - 460 ch, 85 - 624 Nm, 4.8 - 13.6 s, 154 - 259 km/h. The recorded setup is Propulsion / Automatique, 10 rapports.

Power
105 - 460 ch
Torque
85 - 624 Nm
0-100 km/h
4.8 - 13.6 s
Top speed
154 - 259 km/h
Displacement
2253 - 7010 cm3
Weight
1104 - 1693 kg
Dimensions
4788 x 1915 x 1379 mm
Consumption
8 - 14.2 L/100 km
Fuel types
Essence
Gearboxes
Automatique, 10 rapports, Manuelle, 4 rapports, Manuelle, 6 rapports, Automatique, 6 rapports, Automatique, 3 rapports, Manuelle, 3 rapports, Manuelle
Drivetrain
Propulsion
Matched engine options
VersionPowerTorqueGearboxDrivetrain
2.3L 10AT RWD (310 HP)310 ch475 NmAutomatique, 10 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L 4MT (120 HP)118 ch183 NmManuelle, 4 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L 4MT (89 HP)105 ch183 NmManuelle, 4 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L 6MT RWD (310 HP)310 ch475 NmManuelle, 6 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L EcoBoost 6AT RWD (310 HP)310 ch434 NmAutomatique, 6 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L EcoBoost 6AT RWD (317 HP)313 ch432 NmAutomatique, 6 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L EcoBoost 6MT RWD (310 HP)310 ch434 NmManuelle, 6 rapportsPropulsion
2.3L EcoBoost 6MT RWD (317 HP)313 ch432 NmManuelle, 6 rapportsPropulsion

2.3L 10AT RWD (310 HP)

Power
310 ch
Torque
475 Nm
Gearbox
Automatique, 10 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L 4MT (120 HP)

Power
118 ch
Torque
183 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 4 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L 4MT (89 HP)

Power
105 ch
Torque
183 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 4 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L 6MT RWD (310 HP)

Power
310 ch
Torque
475 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L EcoBoost 6AT RWD (310 HP)

Power
310 ch
Torque
434 Nm
Gearbox
Automatique, 6 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L EcoBoost 6AT RWD (317 HP)

Power
313 ch
Torque
432 Nm
Gearbox
Automatique, 6 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L EcoBoost 6MT RWD (310 HP)

Power
310 ch
Torque
434 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

2.3L EcoBoost 6MT RWD (317 HP)

Power
313 ch
Torque
432 Nm
Gearbox
Manuelle, 6 rapports
Drivetrain
Propulsion

Source: CarData.wiki

Evolution

The 2017 Shelby Coupé belongs to the sixth Mustang generation, produced from 2015 to 2023. That period is marked by improved performance and the integration of more advanced technology, while preserving the Mustang’s core identity. Compared with earlier generations, the sixth generation features sharper lines and LED headlights, even though the overall shape still reads as a muscular sports car. In the range hierarchy, the Shelby badge places it among the more performance-oriented versions. With no model-specific mechanical data provided in the dossier, it should be understood as a more radical expression of the modern Mustang, continuing a historic nameplate.

Variants

The available Mustang documentation mainly highlights the major body-style families and a few reference versions. For the 2017 Shelby Coupé, the dossier does not provide enough unique technical detail to make a precise comparison with another trim from the same year. It can still be placed within the group of Mustang versions with a strong identity, alongside well-known names such as the GT, SVO, GT350, and GT500. The visual cues used to recognize a Mustang still apply here: the pony grille, low muscular proportions, and specific badging that identifies a distinct variant. The Shelby name indicates a more performance-focused position within the range.

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