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Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Overview

As the most powerful production Mustang ever built, you would expect the 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 to offer scorching performance and eye-popping straight-line acceleration. And you would be right – it’s a rocket ride from the moment you engage first gear.

Available as a coupe or convertible, the Shelby GT 500 is a throwback to days of pure Detroit muscle. With a mammoth 500 horsepower from its supercharged 5.4 liter V8 engine, the Shelby GT 500 shows its true musclecar roots, providing neck-snapping thrust with little effort. The Tremec® 6-speed manual transmission offers rifle-bolt shift action, allowing you to rip through the gears with delight. Feeding more air into the engine and looking downright nasty is the unique hood with functional air extractors. The huge racing stripes and GT 500 body stripe announce that you mean serious business, while unique 18" bright machined aluminum wheels with SVT center caps come standard.

Inside, the sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces are supremely comfortable, especially on twisty roads. The optional Shaker 1000 audio system features a 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, 10 speakers, and dual 500-watt subwoofers for amazing sound quality and serious thump. The standard auxiliary audio input jack will accommodate your iPod® with ease. The available touch screen DVD-based Navigation System features a 6.5" color LCD screen, voice route guidance, and DVD mapping with GPS technology to guide you on your route.

Safety features include optional High-Intensity Discharge headlamps for superior nighttime visibility and illumination. Standard power 4-wheel disc brakes with Brembo® rotors and calipers combine with an anti-lock braking system with traction control to offer stupendous stopping power and minimal fade after repeated use. Standard dual front airbags and front seat side airbags protect driver and front passenger in a collision.

Running with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and the new Dodge Viper, the 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is a rare 500-horsepower snake with enough bite to satisfy the most demanding enthusiasts.

Ford Mustang & Ford Shelby GT500 Comparison

Cost

With respect to MSRP, the Ford Mustang costs tremendously less than the Shelby GT500. The Ford Shelby GT500 is tremendously more expensive than the Ford Mustang regarding final cost.

Utility

The Ford Mustang and the Shelby GT500 can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Comfort

While the front cabin in the Ford Shelby GT500 offers a bit more head room than the Ford Mustang, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Shelby GT500 is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mustang.

Dimensions

The Ford Shelby GT500 is quite a bit more ponderous than the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang and the Ford Shelby GT500 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance

When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Shelby GT500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Mustang down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling

The Shelby GT500 has markedly wider tires than the Ford Mustang. Remember that wider tires could look and feel better, while smaller tires may provide better handling in deep snow.

Drivetrain

The Ford Shelby GT500's engine is markedly bigger than the Ford Mustang's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Ford Shelby GT500 is tremendously more powerful than the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Shelby GT500 when it comes to torque.

Overview

The Ford Shelby GT500 and the Ford Mustang have the same basic after-sale protection.

• MSRP $42,330 to $47,155
• Invoice Price $38,244 to $42,538
• Vehicle Details
• • EPA Fuel Economy
  • • City: 14, Highway: 20
  • Available Engines
  • • 500-hp, 5.4-liter V-8
  • Available Transmissions
  • • 6-speed manual w/OD

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