Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Car type	Coupe
Curb weight	1750 Kg
Introduced	2013
Origin country	United States

Performance

0 - 100 kmph	4.2 s
0 - 200 kmph	12.3 s
0 - 250 kmph	18.9 s
Estimated  1000 m	22.7 s @ 257.0 kmph
Estimated 100 - 200 kmph	8.1 s
0 - 60 mph	3.5 s
0 - 100 mph	7.9 s
0 - 150 mph	17.6 s
Estimated  1/8 mile	8.4 s @ 100.7 mph
1/4 mile	11.6 s @ 126.1 mph
Estimated 1/2 mile	19.4 s @ 151.6 mph
Est. 1 mile	31.7 s @ 174.6 mph
Top speed	324 kmph  (201 mph)
Estimated max acceleration	0.72 g (7 m/s²)
60 mph - 0	31 m (101 ft)
70 mph - 0	47 m (155 ft)

Powertrain specs

Engine type	V8 32V DOHC Supercharged (2.3l TVS positive displacement blower)
Displacement	5.8 L (354 ci)
Power	659 PS (650 bhp / 485 KW)
Torque	813 N-m (600 lb-ft)
Power / liter	114 PS (112 HP)
Power / weight	377 PS (371 bhp) / t
Torque / weight	465 N-m (343 lb-ft) / t
Transmission	7 speed Dual clutch Automatic
Layout	Front engine, Rear wheel drive

Overview of Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

As the most powerful and the quickest factory is Mustang ever. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 blends  the modern sports car performance with iconic muscle car presence in it. It builds on the same racetrack-capable chassis as the excellent Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, with an additional 234 horsepower that lends it credibility at the drag strip as well. The GT500 makes speed effortlessly with equal parts brains and brawn, including a supercharged V8 engine that hammers out 760 horsepower, a quick shifting seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and magnetorheological dampers. The Optional carbon fiber wheels, track tires and aerodynamic aids are all available for the drivers who were looking to get the most out of this monster Mustang. The Shelby GT500 sits at the pinnacle of American muscle cars alongside the 650-hp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 nd the 797 HP Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

What's New for 2020 in Ford Mustang Shelby GT500?

The Mustang Shelby GT500 is all new for 2020 which is reviving a nameplate which was originally introduced in 1967 and last used from 2013 to 2014. The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 is having the best performing Mustang to ever exit in a Ford assembly plant.

Pricing and Which One to Buy in Ford Mustang

• Shelby GT500: $73,995

The 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 has a base price of $73,995, which can be inflated past $95,000 for a fully loaded model with the few options that are offered. The $1500 Handling package adds adjustable strut top mounts, an oil catch can, a Gurney flap on the rear spoiler, and splitter wickers with integrated dive planes on the front fascia. The $3000 Technology package includes navigation, blind-spot monitoring, SiriusXM satellite radio, heated mirrors with Shelby puddle lamps, and a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system. The big-ticket buy is the $18,500 Carbon Fiber Track pack, which is aimed at anyone planning to lap their Shelby on the track. It deletes the rear seats and adds carbon-fiber wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 track tires, Recaro seats, a larger rear wing, carbon-fiber interior trim, and the same oil catch can, splitter wickers, and adjustable strut top mounts as in the Handling package.

Engine, Transmission and Performance of Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The Shelby GT500's single powertrain a 760 HP supercharged 5.2 liter V8 engine that revs to 7500 rpm with a seven speed dual clutch automatic transmission is engineered for speed but trying to put the engine's full might through only the rear tires means this Mustang Shelby is not as quick as you might expect. We anticipate the GT500 will be good for a 3.5 second rip to 60 mph and an 11.0 second quarter-mile once we run one through our testing protocol. The Cars with significantly less power but having more rear grip such as the mid engine of Chevrolet Corvette will handily outrun that 0-60 mph time.

Of course, it's not all about straight-line performance. On a racetrack, the GT500 snaps off raucous shifts and sounds every bit as menacing as it is. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires are standard. But it is the optional Cup 2 tires that transform the GT500 into an apex hunting machine. While it's heavy with an estimated curb weight of 4200 pounds, the GT500 corners with confidence and turns in without hesitation. We wish the brake pedal were firmer, but the massive Brembo brakes hold up nicely to track abuse, with no evidence of fade.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG of Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

We've driven the Shelby GT500, but we haven't yet tested the car to know how its real-world fuel economy compares with its official fuel-economy figures. The EPA estimates the Shelby GT500's fuel economy at a thirsty 14 mpg combined, 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. Both the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat are rated at 16 mpg combined with highway figures in the low 20s.

Interior, Comfort and Cargo of Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The Mustang Shelby GT500 is palatial compared with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. But if you want comfort with your tire-smoking burnouts and quarter-mile launches, you can't do better than the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The GT500's cockpit is tighter than the Dodge's, and its suspension is firmer. That said, the Mustang is surprisingly livable for how laser-focused it is on performance. The magnetorheological dampers keep the body under tight control and yet still take the shock out of hard impacts. The optional Recaro seats ($1595 as a stand-alone option or part of the Track pack) will hug you tight at all times, so avoid them if you have personal-space issues. The Shelby's rear seats are crowded even for young children, particularly if they'll be sitting behind even a moderately tall adult. If you plan to actually use the rear seat, it's the Dodge you want. The GT500's trunk, at 14 cubic feet, is significantly larger than the Camaro's (9 cubic feet), but slightly smaller than the Challenger's (16 cubic feet).

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 In Infotainment and Connectivity.

Every Shelby GT500 comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen running Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. The standard setup also includes SiriusXM satellite radio, a CD player, two USB ports, and nine speakers. Ford's own navigation and a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system are available as part of the $3000 Technology package. Every GT500 has the ability to be locked and unlocked from the FordPass phone app and to serve as a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot with a data subscription.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features in Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Ford offers several active safety and driver-assistance features on lesser Mustangs that are unavailable on the GT500. Despite the high sticker price, Shelby buyers have to make do without automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beams. A backup camera is standard (it's required by law), while blind-spot monitoring is included in the $3000 Technology package.