Redesigned for 2010, the Shelby GT500 builds on its 1960's muscle car heritage. This newest rendition features classic cues and aggressive modern styling touches, mixed with a massive dose of horsepower.
Available as a coupe or a convertible, the Shelby possesses an intimidating 540 horsepower, 5.4-liter, V8 engine and six-speed manual transmission. With only one powertrain combination available, this cars reason for being quickly becomes clear. Modern amenities such as air-conditioning, a six-disc CD changer and leather seats for four leave passengers wanting for nothing. Safety is addressed with technical features such as four-wheel Brembo disc brakes, traction control and an assortment of protective airbags.
The Shelby GT500 has been redesigned inside and out for 2010. New sheet metal makes the new design appear smaller than the previous model. The engine is up 40 horsepower for 2010, now making a whopping 540-hp.
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With the telltale Cobra emblem the only bit of brightwork on its blacked-out grille and a 500-horsepower, supercharged V8 stuffed under its hood, the Shelby GT500 is the most powerful road-going, factory-produced Mustang of all time. -- Edmunds.com
Power without control can be foolhardy, so engineers from Ford's Special Vehicle Team, better known as SVT, upgraded chassis components, revised suspension hardware and fitted the car with high-performance tires and big brakes so this most potent of factory Mustangs will be much more than a one-trick pony. -- New Car Test Drive
In the cockpit, the speedometer and tachometer have swapped locations so the GT500 driver can keep a close eye on engine rpm for optimized shifting. Front seats get increased lateral support to keep the driver and passenger properly positioned through hard cornering maneuvers. -- New Car Test Drive