Car and driver points out that, initially, a turbocharged engine was rumored to be under the hood, but ford has confirmed that the 20 shelby mustang will keep its supercharged v8. What i didnt like about the 20 gtcs california special ford mustang. The returned in 20, once again based on the gt500, but. Based on the 20 ford svt raptor, the shelby raptor adds enhanced power and handling, along with three shelby. But ford has quickly regained the high ground with its allnew 20 ford shelby gt500. Sam smith gets behind the wheel of the classic 1965 shelby cobra to see how its timeless design and engineering translate into todays most modern muscle cars in the latest episode of car and drive. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 is about to go where no mustang has gone before, with a complete package for everyday drivers and trackday enthusiasts alike, 662 horsepower and top track speeds of more than 200 mph.
We get in car video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. He has covered cars and the auto industry for forbes autos, car and driver, consumer guide, and other outlets. We were able to snag a ride in fords 20 mustang shelby read the seatofthepants impressions at car and driver. Although this adds some weight to the car svt wont specify how much. The ford mustang shelby gt500 has shown time and time again it can dominate at the drag strip. Theres no other conclusion after driving this musclecar creation.
The 20 ford shelby gt500s aluminum block, supercharged dohc 5. See photos and read about this insane muscle car at car and driver. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best. Stuffed with the worlds most powerful v8 engine and. We took the 20 ford shelby mustang gt500 and the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 to the street, the dragstrip, and the racetrack. If the new gt500 can hit the mark, it would be the first factory mustang to break into the 200mph club.
Get an indepth look at fords first 200mph pony car, the 650hp 20 mustang shelby gt500, at car and driver. Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. We also have the latest road tests, track tests, best car lists, and vehicle awards to. Thats really all one needs to know about the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 ford says it is powered by the worlds most powerful production v8. Svt keeps the shelby gt500 on the cutting edge of technology and takes muscle car performance to new heights, said hermann salenbauch.
Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Car and driver 10 best cars 2011 10 best new road trip vehicles 2011 brand image awards car and driver, january 2017. Drive is sent to the rear end via a getrag sixspeed transmission mated to a helix twinplate clutch and a custom. Find out which pony car came out on top in this comparison by the. Car and driver 10 best cars 20 5year cost to own awards 20 brand image awards car and. Ford prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including. The choice of a car was obvious the baddest, most powerful, most uniquely yankee vehicle built on these shores. See photos and read about fords next coupe at car and driver. No trust fund required for this bluecollar, 662hp monster. The newest car to wear the shelby badge is a startlingly good template for how to manage 662 hp. Looking back at the top 10 shelby cars of all time, a retrospective of the automobiles that have defined the career of americas most influential car guy over the past 50 years. Boasting 662 horsepower and 631 lbft of torque, the gt500 is the most powerful production car. Here is the latest pickup truck endeavor from shelby the ford shelby svt raptor. Naturally, the powerplant providing all those ponies will be.
We get incar video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty. Carroll shelby s legend looms large in lake tahoe to be fair, since the automobile designer, race car driver and chili cookoff impresario died in may 20, the history of shelby s eclectic, velocitypacked highhorsepower life has cast a shadow more worldwide in nature. Following the introduction of the fifth generation ford mustang in 2005, the shelby nameplate was revived as a new highperformance model, this time designed and built by ford. Published on mar 27, 20 go deep inside the petersen automotive vault with contributing editor csaba csere in the first of a two part series to show you some of the most important cars.
Car and driver reports that the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 will boast as much as 620 horsepower. Ford mustang shelby gt500 20 pictures, information. The great pony car war has been raging longer than many of us have. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 produces 650 hp and 600 lbft of torque from its supercharged 5. For fords svt performancevehicle team, the 20 shelby gt500 provides the answer, and its a resounding never. We were able to snag a ride in fords 650hp 20 mustang shelby gt500. For our first official drive of the 20 gt500, we headed to atlanta. The shelbys specs indicate that 200 was not an anomaly but a hunted target. Find 20 shelby gt500 convertible at the best price. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby.
Apples to apples, the zl1 1le, its direct competitor, only pulled an 11. Detailed features and specs for the used 20 ford shelby gt500 including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Shelby has revived the muscle pickup truck with the rated shelby raptor. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 is, lets face it, an absolutely insane vehicle. The shelby mustang is a highperformance variant of the ford mustang which was built by shelby american from 1965 to 1968, and from 1969 to 1970 by ford. The ford in question is the fastback mustang, and shelby s merry men have stuffed a burr of some size and effectiveness under its metaphorical saddle. Our spy photographers have caught the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500. Deep impact blue metallic 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 rwd tremec 6speed. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 at car and driver.