Classic Recreations, the only licensed and factory authorized builder of Shelby Mustang continuation cars, recently announced the addition of Ford’s powerful EcoBoost engines to the lin-eup of powertrains for its 1966 GT350CR and 1967 GT500CR Shelby Mustangs. Ford’s EcoBoost engines represent an incredible leap forward in power, performance and efficiency for driving-focused customers and those in locations where fuel costs or displacement taxes make the V8 engine prohibitively expensive.
The 3.5-liter twin turbocharged V6 EcoBoost comes from the factory with 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, thanks to high pressure direct fuel injection, variable cam timing, forged internals and dual water cooled Honeywell/Garrett GT15 turbochargers. Thanks to all-aluminum construction, the engine offers a substantial weight reduction compared to the iron-block V8 originally equipped in the car. The combination of a virtually flat torque curve and light weight along with the modern suspension options will make this one of the best handling muscle cars ever made. For those seeking more power, the 3.5-liter unit can be tuned and equipped with larger turbos to produce over 600 hp while maintaining reliability.