Pros:
- Really, really, really fast
- Supercharger sounds awesome!
- Potential collector status
Cons:
- Steering lacks useful feedback
- If it gets away from you, It can kill you
Mustang enthusiasts looking for the ultimate go-faster experience
Who should not buy the Ford Shelby GT500:
Drivers who like to go fast in the curves as well as the straights
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Details and specs:
- Body style: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: One
- Price range (including options and gas guzzler tax): $42,975 - $45,760
- Test car price: $43,765
- Base engine: 5.4 liter supercharged V8, 500 hp @ 6000 RPM, 480 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 MPG city/28 MPG highway
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, antilock brakes, traction control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, air conditioning, CD player, keyless entry
- Major options: Navigation system, upgraded stereo, satellite radio
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance
