In 2007, the Ford Special Vehicle Team has launched a long-awaited successor to the successful model Mustang SVT Cobra 2003-2004 year, called the Shelby GT 500. In the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 used the same technical solutions as the Ford Mustang V6 and GT.
The rear axle is unchanged, but the body of an effort to improve the handling with increased power. Metal parts made thicker and stronger welds. Under the hood, made room for a wider and more powerful engine.
For the Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 used the 32-valve engine V8 DOHC 5.4-liter. Paired with a six-speed Tremec TR6060 manual transmission it gave 500 hp at 6000 rev / min, while torque is 650 Nm at 4500 r / min. The gear ratio, the standard for the Shelby GT 500 - 3.31:1.
Also offered as standard 18-inch wheels 255/45R18 front and 285/40R18 rear. Brake Assist 14-inch disc brakes Brembo c aluminum four-piston calipers up front and 11.8 inch two piston - behind.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is not met the expectations of some automotive journalists. Journal of Car and Driver, for example, though he praised Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 for sufficient power and a smooth ride, but criticized for a lot of weight, and especially for the weight distribution on axles - 57.7% on the front and 42.3% for back (compared to the Mustang GT, for which the ratio was 52.5 / 47.5%, according to their measurements).
Despite this, the test Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 at Virginia International Raceway track in 2007, the car has shown time 3:05:9, just behind the Porsche 911 Turbo (3:05:8) and faster than Lotus Elise (3:09 3), Porsche Cayman S (3:09:5) and the BMW M6 (3:10:0).
Also offered as standard 18-inch wheels 255/45R18 front and 285/40R18 rear. Brake Assist 14-inch disc brakes Brembo c aluminum four-piston calipers up front and 11.8 inch two piston - behind.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is not met the expectations of some automotive journalists. Journal of Car and Driver, for example, though he praised Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 for sufficient power and a smooth ride, but criticized for a lot of weight, and especially for the weight distribution on axles - 57.7% on the front and 42.3% for back (compared to the Mustang GT, for which the ratio was 52.5 / 47.5%, according to their measurements).
Despite this, the test Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 at Virginia International Raceway track in 2007, the car has shown time 3:05:9, just behind the Porsche 911 Turbo (3:05:8) and faster than Lotus Elise (3:09 3), Porsche Cayman S (3:09:5) and the BMW M6 (3:10:0).
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