The car
MAGStang GT500R
A dry-carbon 1967–68 fastback on a modern Shelby chassis — S197 GT500, and S550 GT350 and GT500 through 2024. Every factory safety and comfort system retained. Every surface commissioned.
900hp
Up to, with Super Snake
3.4s
0–60 mph
300+
Carbon parts, autoclave
400lb
Saved vs steel body
Silhouette
Three hundred parts. One familiar shape.
Because a modern Mustang is larger than a 1967 fastback, MAG Motors models fenders, hood, and panels in CAD and lays them up in dry carbon. The 1967 doors and tail lamps remain in OEM position — the concave tail panel is original geometry, not a styling error. A custom rear diffuser ties the quad exhaust into a line that 1965–68 cars never had.
HID/LED projector lamps, sequential turn and tail lamps, a Mach 1 fuel cap over a capless filler, and a power trunk are standard MAGStang vocabulary.
Cabin
A 1967 dash that talks to a 21st-century car.
Integrating a vintage dashboard with power windows, locks, mirrors, cameras, and keyless start was the longest development on the prototype. The result is Bluetooth and navigation, Recaro seats, a 13-speaker Focal system, dual-zone climate, and Ford GT-style window switches — without giving up the 1967 instrument landscape.
Specification
Built to be driven, and to be serviced.
Powertrain
- Engine
- 5.8L supercharged Trinity V8, S550 5.2L GT350, or S550 GT500 through 2024
- Output
- 662–720 hp standard; Super Snake option to 850 hp; commissions to 900 hp
- Torque
- 600 lb-ft (Trinity specification)
- Induction
- TVS supercharger, 9–15 psi, upgraded intercooler
- Driveline
- Tremec 6-speed, carbon-fiber driveshaft, Torsen LSD, upgraded clutch
- Launch
- Adjustable 3,000–4,500 rpm
Chassis
- Platform
- S197 GT500 (2013–14) or S550 GT350 / GT500 through 2024; 5.0 and current-year Mustang / Shelby available
- Body
- Dry carbon autoclave 1967–68 fastback, 300+ custom parts
- Weight
- Approximately 400 lb lighter than the steel GT500 body
- Suspension
- Factory geometry retained; optional Steeda coilovers, tubular arms
- Brakes
- 6-piston Brembo / 15-inch front; 2-piston / 14-inch rear; optional CCM
- Wheels
- 20×9.5 front / 20×12 rear 3-piece Forgeline; 245/315-section tires
Performance
- 0–60 mph
- 3.4 seconds
- 0–100 mph
- 8.4 seconds
- Quarter mile
- 11.7 seconds
- Top speed
- 202 mph (Trinity specification)
- Economy
- 15 / 23 mpg city / highway (donor dependent)
Interior & systems
- Dashboard
- 1967 integration with modern cluster and infotainment
- Trim
- Italian & German leather, Alcantara, machined aluminum, carbon
- Seats
- Recaro sports seats, heated and cooled available
- Audio
- 13-speaker Focal; Alpine Halo 9 navigation
- Convenience
- Keyless entry, push-to-start, power trunk, cameras, dual-zone climate
- ADAS
- Optional Mobileye lane-departure and collision warning
Safety & service
- Retained
- Airbags, ABS, traction, stability, launch control, crumple zones
- Structure
- Steel door structure, inertial seatbelts
- Security
- Factory PCM immobilizer and perimeter sensors
- Diagnostics
- Full OBD-II retained
- Service
- Mechanical and electrical work at Ford-qualified shops
- Warranty
- One year on MAG Motors custom-made parts
Commission options
Silhouette
- 1967 or 1968 Shelby-style scoops
- Hood variations
- Removable fastback / hardtop convertible
- 1969–70 body with carbon panel options
Finish
- Any color, stripe, and powder-coated molding combination
- Exposed carbon accents
- Classic or modern-twist Shelby-style wheels
- Carbon-fiber wheels (optional)
Cabin
- Leather and Alcantara palettes
- Classic door-panel inserts
- Audio specification
- Rear-seat delete
Platform
- 2013–14 Shelby GT500 (S197)
- S550 Shelby GT350 and GT500 through 2024
- 5.0 GT
- Current-year Mustang / Shelby chassis
- Track packages to 720+ hp; Super Snake to 850 hp
Serial
Each MAGStang is numbered.
Prototype Shelby 00 began as a 2014 GT500 and spent three years in development. Client cars now include S550 GT350 and GT500 through 2024. Build times vary depending on order timing and options selected. MAG Motors custom parts carry a one-year warranty. The mechanical car underneath remains a Ford — which is the point.