Combining more power than you could ever need with a proven track record on and off the drag strip, the 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 is the perfect modern muscle car.
Few auto brands have the global recognition for power and poise of Mustang and the all-new Shelby GT500 – the pinnacle of any pony car ever engineered by Ford Performance – delivers on the brand’s heritage with more than 700 horsepower for the quickest street-legal acceleration ever offered in a Ford Mustang.
Power Supreme
Arriving in Q3, the Shelby GT500 is engineered to attack on all fronts. On the drag strip, a projected 700-plus horsepower delivers blistering straight-line performance via its first-in-class dual-clutch transmission. At the track, performance improves even more thanks to its race-bred chassis, custom Michelin tires and the largest front brake rotors ever available on an American sports coupe, while on the street, its menacing aerodynamic design and Ford Performance driver control technologies make every moment behind the wheel even more exhilarating.
Street Legal, in Theory
In the process of making the all-new Shelby GT500 the quickest street-legal Mustang ever, Ford Performance created an exclusive powertrain that delivers levels of power and torque once reserved for the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini. The Shelby GT500 features a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 aluminum-alloy engine built by hand; a TREMEC 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which can shift smoothly in less than 100 milliseconds – markedly faster than any manual gearbox; cutting-edge active chassis technology; track-bred Michelin tires; and Brembo brakes. There’s also a new electronic power steering unit; and next-generation active MagneRide suspension for a smooth ride with plenty of control.
More Then Just Muscle
Shelby GT500’s purpose-built cockpit boasts race-inspired premium materials and unique finishes worthy of its world-class power. Premium touchpoints include an exposed carbon-fiber instrument panel appliqué and new door panel inserts in Dark Slate Miko suede with accent stitching. There’s also a 12-inch full-color LCD instrument cluster, and a high-performance custom-tuned 12-speaker B&O Play premium audio system, all of which is controlled via an 8-inch SYNC 3 touch screen featuring SiriusXM and FordPass Connect.
New colors for 2020 include Red Hot, Twister Orange, and Iconic Silver. Painted stripes are available for the all-new Shelby GT500 too.
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