Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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®.
  

Performance and PowerThere 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!