The 2008 Shelby GT-H Convertible was unveiled on March 31, 2007 at the Barrett Jackson Auction where the first car was sold for $250,000. There will be a total of 500 Shelby GT-H Convertibles produced and will be be rented out by Hertz. The Shelby GT-H is more of a appearance package than performance with only 19 more Horsepower than a stock GT. Clad in black exterior paint, set off with gold “Le Mans” dual racing stripes and “Shelby GT-H” rocker stripes, each will wear a Hertz Edition emblem on the front fenders and feature Hertz Shelby GT-H sill plates. A numbered dash badge with Carroll Shelby’s signature will be inside the cockpit.

The Shelby GT-H Mustang convertible will be fitted with a unique hood with pins and a brushed aluminum grille with running horse emblem. A unique front fascia with integrated lower grille, as well as a set of body side scoops will be incorporated. The GT-H’s 18-inch black aluminum wheels will be shod with P235/55ZR18 performance rubber. To give the car additional stiffness, a stylish light bar and supplemental bracing will also be added to the convertible.

Ford Racing Performance Group’s Power Pack (FR1) will kick up the 4.6L V-8/Five-speed automatic transmission powertrain to 319 horsepower. To put that extra power to the ground, the Ford Shelby GT-H will feature the Ford Racing Handling Pack (FR3) including special-tuned dampers, lowering springs, sway bars and a strut tower brace, plus a 3.55:1 ratio rear axle assembly for extra off-the-line acceleration.