Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 (2007)

Overview:

The Shelby GT500 is a high-performance enhanced Ford Mustang. Performance modifications and tuning was supervised by the famous Shelby company which has a long standing history with modified Mustang models. The Shelby GT500 comes as a coupe or convertible. The GT500 is powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 developing 500 horsepower. Because of its high gas consumption, it incurs a gas-guzzler tax. Safety features on the GT500 include dual-stage front-impact airbags and three-point belts for all seats. It stands out with a unique front grille and bumper fascia, providing both a functionally larger and unimpeded air intake, while reducing air flow under the body. A unique engine hood with dual air-extraction slits is domed to clear the larger, 5.4-liter engine. The Ford Shelby GT500 is a new model for 2007.

Handling:

• Four-wheel ABS

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• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs.
• Electronic brake distribution.
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management.
• Immobilizer.
• Rear limited slip differential

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• Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs

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• Tire kit.

Performance/Specifications:

• One supercharger compressor.
• 5,411 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.8 mm stroke, 8.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder.
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 21 and EPA city (mpg): 15
• Multi-point injection fuel system.
• 16 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank.
• Power: 373 kW , 500 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 480 ft lb , 651 Nm @ 4,500 rpm.