Returning once again for 2008, the Ford Shelby GT500, based on the popular Shelby GT, is sure to turn heads wherever it travels. Inspired by the Shelby big-block Mustang of the 1960s, the GT500, which is a joint collaboration between Mustang customizer Shelby and Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT), truly is a performance-powered Mustang.
Key Features:
- Supercharged 5.4-liter four-valve V-8 engine w/intercooler
- 500 hp and 480 lb.-ft. of torque
- Stainless steel dual exhaust
- SVT tuned front and rear suspension- with unique dampers and springs
- Tremec 6-speed manual transmission
- Power four-wheel disc Anti-Lock Brakes with ABS
- Unique SHELBY badging on rear decklid
- GT500 side stripes (convertible)
- Over-the-top Racing Stripes and “GT500” side stripes (coupe)
- P255/45ZR 18 (front) and P285/40ZR18 (rear) performance tires
- Unique GT500 front and rear fascias and aluminum hood (with dual functional air vents)
- Unique rear spoiler
- 18 x 9.5-inch bright machined aluminum wheels
- Shaker 500 Audio System (AM/FM stereo w/CDx6, 6-speakers &MP3)
- Front seat side air bags; BeltMinder®.
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Performance and Power
There are many ways in which the GT500 stands apart from other Mustangs. For one, it boasts a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 engine capable of outputting an estimated 500 hp and 480 lb.-ft. of torque. If that’s not enough to win the hearts of performance enthusiasts everywhere, the GT500 features performance upgrades throughout. For instance, it comes with a MacPherson strut independent front suspension with Reverse-L lower control arms, backed by spring rates and an upgraded stabilizer for improved handling and stopping performance. Next, the GT500 is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission, designed exclusively for performance driving. In fact, the car’s heavy-duty transmission is the same in design as the race-winning Mustang FR500C.
As for braking, the GT500 boasts four-piston Brembo calipers, each fitted to 14-inch Brembo vented rotors up front. It also features 11.8-inch vented discs in the rear. As for tread, it’s available with 18 x 9.5 inch wheels featuring 255/45ZR high-performance tires up front and 285/40ZR high-performance tires in back. Talk about one mean machine!
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