Ford unveiled the all-new Shelby GT500 the 2019 North American International Auto Show and it’s the most powerful Ford in the company’s history.
With over 700 hp to itself, it is the most powerful Ford ever with the quickest street-legal acceleration and most high-performance technology to date ever offered in a Ford Mustang.
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The Shelby GT500 is powered by a hand crafted supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine and gets a first-in-class 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which can shift at a smooth pace of less than 100 millisecond. It is designed for a number of drive modes- including normal, slippery, sport, drag and track- and features line-lock and rpm-selectable launch control through selectable Track Apps.
To keep the intake air cooler and deliver a lower centre of gravity, the company inverted a 2.65-litre roots-type supercharger with air-to-liquid intercooler tucked neatly in the V8 engine valley. It can shoot from a 0-60 mph in the mid 3-seconds range.
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“Carroll was always working on the next faster Shelby, I think he would love this Mustang more than any other. A takedown artist, the new Shelby GT500 will surprise supercar owners with its Ford Performance racing tech, supercharged engine and visceral swagger.”, Jim Farley, Ford president, global markets said.
The new addition to its stablemate GT350 comes with two handling packages, with increasing levels capability. One can also avail the Carbon Fibre Track Package which features exposed 20-inch carbon fibre wheels with 0.5-inch-wider rear wheels (11.5-inch), custom Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, adjustable exposed carbon fibre GT4 track wing and splitter wickers with integrated dive plane. The rear seat is deleted to reduce weight.
The front sports a double front grille opening and 50% more cooling pack airflow compared to the Shelby GT350, the Shelby GT500’s fastback design is aimed at improving performance. The large angular grille openings and muscular hood combine for an aerodynamic-led design inspired by the modern fighter jet aircraft. A standard new rear spoiler and updated composite materials in the rear diffuser result in added thermal management.
The Shelby GT500’s cockpit boasts race-inspired premium materials and a unique finish and is available with a carbon fibre instrument panel applique and new door panel inserts in Dark Slate Miko suede with accent stitching. The Shelby GT500 features a 12-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster, while a high-performance custom-tuned 12-speaker B&O play premium audio system is available. All of this is controlled via an 8-inch SYNC 3 touch screen featuring SiriusXM and FordPass Connect.
The 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 will hit the markets in the second half of 2019. it will come in Red Hot, Twister Orange, Grabber Lime and Iconic Silver colours with vinyl painted stripes on the top and side will be available.
