I wonder why suddenly it gets marked as a detraction for the car. Regardless, its still disappointing that a car that could likely top 200 mph with ease is governed to 180. This 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe is for sale in hayward, ca. May 24, 2012 instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. The droptop 20 ford shelby gt500 is the last car to be touched by carroll shelby without the help of a medium.
The star of this particular show, the new mustang shelby gt500, is fords bid to dominate the class. The mega mustang and the killer camaro battle for control of the street. Come back in a few months to see how it fares in our annual best driver s car contest. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form. We were able to snag a ride in fords 650hp 20 mustang shelby gt500. Sep 29, 2012 in many ways, the gt500 harks back to the musclecar era of the 1960s, which included the original mustang that shelby developed with ford in 1965. Weve just tested a 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 on a test track, and it shot to 60 mph in 3.
We get incar video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia. As soon as i started driving the car i could tell the differences. Shop 20 ford shelby gt500 vehicles for sale at cars. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The gt500 is quicker than any of its siblings, obviously, with a 3. Citing the crashing of three camaro zl1s at its gm competitors recent unveiling at. Make over 650 hp and 600 lbft of torque, and run over 200 mph. An absurd amount of power, a ludicrous amount of engineering, and a horsepowertomoney ratio that can. Its surprising to me that the c8 is faster in the 14 mile. It must have something to do with their test proceduressurface. We get in car video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. Ferociously tall gearing means third gear is good for 140 mph and first gear is long enough to reach highway speeds.
Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. The great pony car war has been raging longer than many of us have. Its fun to watch idiots fumble for a car and driver win. Save money on used 20 ford shelby gt500 coupe models near you. On a positive note, i am glad that ford is paying more attention to track performance than previous iterations of the gt500. Even in their most superpowered forms, the chevrolet camaro and the ford mustang are paragons of affordable performance. I remember the stick shift and i remember watching the tach go up and down as the car. Read about ford and chevys top muscle coupes and see photos at car and driver.
I made a mistake when i started talking in the video. Jul 26, 2016 this is what is it like to experience a ford mustang shelby gt500 for the first time. Its definitely a better performance car, and probably better allaround car, as the challenger but less good of a toy. According to ford, this is the most powerful production v8 engine in the world, one that will get the gt500 to a top speed of 200 mph. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events. Read the seatofthepants impressions at car and driver. But this time ford has dumped hitest on the terminalvelocity discussion by claiming a 200mph top speed for the 20 gt500.
Learn about the most advanced mustang ever with its adrenalinepumping performance and new modern design. Read our impressions, see the repair history, and see photos at car and driver. The newest car to wear the shelby badge is a startlingly good template for how to manage 662 hp on the track, on the road, around town, and even at the gas pump, since the gt500s fuel economy is high enough to avoid the federal gas guzzler tax. If i was ford i would be taking a look at that gt500 when it comes back into inventory. Id like to see the atmospheric conditions for each of these runs though because there was a regular hellcat that ran in the high 15s a few years ago but it was a 32degree day in. Car and driver 2011 gt500 road test shelby gt500 2010. The car has more vents in it than a building in spy movie, but theyre not just for cooling its. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best driver s car competition.
While test driving the s550 all i could think about was that shelby. Current mileage may vary due to test drives and vehicle relocation. We take the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 and 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 to the track to see which one will be supreme in the pony car kingdom. However, the fords rear tires eventually hook up, and its horsepower takes charge. The 20 2014 gt500 was bested in most track comparisons by the significantly less powerful zl1. With a car like this, you inevitably focus on the numbers. Fords most incendiary pony car loses a whole lot of weight underhood and gets the performance and handling it has always deserved. 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. If car and driver cared to, theyd have gotten 10 second numbers.
We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. Dec 10, 2019 car and driver 2020 gt500 first test 11. Back to 0150, if the gt500 in this test hit 150 in 15. At the test track, it beats the gt500 to 60 mph by. Applies if you have your financing arranged and does not include. The 2020 shelby gt500 is the ultimate mustang, with 760 horsepower and more gofast goodies than a speed shop. Used 20 ford shelby gt500 coupe pricing for sale edmunds. It includes carbonfiber wheels and a big manually adjustable wing along with some special trim. Under perfect conditions and the right driver this is an 11second car, easy.
Before you ask, yes, of course we would have preferred a test drive in the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 instead of a test ride, but if you. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 is, lets face it, an absolutely insane vehicle. The mustang is very, very good but occupies a weird middle ground between gt, muscle car, and sports car. In its favor is 631 lbft of torque, but the gt500 would accelerate swifter and be easier to drive with 3. I had a 2012 gt500 that was mint with only 8,000 miles with a factory ford warranty. See hires pictures, prices and info on ford shelby gt500 bases for sale in billings. The new 20 ford shelby gt500, interestingly enough to say, isnt a car for. Used 20 ford shelby gt500 base coupe in billings, mt auto. Read on to learn more about the 20 ford shelby gt500 convertible in this first. Fords svt division had three simple goals with the 20 shelby gt500. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 20 shelby gt500 models nationwide.
Speedphenoum on youtube is the first person to get the gt500 and he drove it from the dealership to that dragstrip and ran 060 3. Fyi car and driver and motor trend always put the mustang up against the m3 and the gtr. Jul 11, 20 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. Car and driver 2020 gt500 straight line acceleration test. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 at car and driver. This car will be gone before you know it so come in today see more ideas about 20 shelby gt500, shelby gt500 and shelby gt. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive. Citing the crashing of three camaro zl1s at its gm competitors recent unveiling at the superquick. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby. Hammer the 20 ford shelby gt500 from a stop and the rush of torque is amazing, helping to move the gt500 from 060 mph in scant 3. May 21, 2012 instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500.
I went down with mine and test drove there 20 gt500. Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new shelby get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby at car and driver. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by 18usc371, dec 10, 2019. Used 20 ford shelby gt500 base convertible in saint paul. This 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe is for sale in beaver dam, wi. May 31, 2012 look what just rolled into our showroom the 20 shelby gt500. But ford has quickly regained the high ground with its allnew 20 ford shelby gt500. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 produces 650 hp and 600 lbft of torque from its supercharged 5. Dec 11, 2012 the week of my testing the 20 shelby gt500 coincided with the annual vintage races at the picturesque and historic circuit mont tremblant. All new mustangs are getting an exterior freshening up for 20, but the gt500 is also getting a boredout 5. True to the legacy of the legendary racer and auto designer who helped define the modern sports car, the shelby gt500 is a mustang with more. Boasting 662 horsepower and 631 lbft of torque, the gt500 is the most powerful production car made in america and a fitting tribute to the late carroll shelby one of the leading generals in fords decadeslong war against chevy. May 24, 2012 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 test drive.
The 20 shelby gt500 is equipped with a supercharged, 5. When it goes on sale this summer, it will face off against highpowered pony cars such as the 650hp chevy camaro zl1 and the 717hp dodge challenger srt hellcat. For our first official drive of the 20 gt500, we headed to atlanta. Sep 06, 2012 for now, we shall let the good times roll on and soak up as much of what the new 20 ford shelby gt500 has to offer. Using car and driver s test procedures on clean pavement. The gt350 has been lauded for its communicative steering and the update to the 2020 gt500 knuckles and front suspension geometry was deemed to be an improvement.
A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. While the 20 car retains the classic longhoodshorttail silhouette, a new snout with a gaping, shelbyesque grille lends a more sinister air. Although this adds some weight to the car svt wont specify how much. Ford prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including. The last gt500 already kept up with the hellcat on slicks, the new one should kill the hellcat and play nicely with the zl1. Ford reveals acceleration times for 760hp mustang shelby. On the whole, ford has created something that drives, acts and looks like no other car in the mustang lineup. You could feel the power of this car even going 35 mph. Trade in for this 20 ford shelby mustang gt500 as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best.