Car and driver 2013 gt500 test

In its favor is 631 lbft of torque, but the gt500 would accelerate swifter and be easier to drive with 3. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 produces 650 hp and 600 lbft of torque from its supercharged 5. If car and driver cared to, theyd have gotten 10 second numbers. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 at car and driver. Learn about the most advanced mustang ever with its adrenalinepumping performance and new modern design. Fyi car and driver and motor trend always put the mustang up against the m3 and the gtr. The 2020 shelby gt500 is the ultimate mustang, with 760 horsepower and more gofast goodies than a speed shop. Used 20 ford shelby gt500 coupe pricing for sale edmunds. Read about ford and chevys top muscle coupes and see photos at car and driver. Back to 0150, if the gt500 in this test hit 150 in 15. May 24, 2012 instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. Trade in for this 20 ford shelby mustang gt500 as one of the largest classic car dealerships in the world, we are always looking for new inventory. You could feel the power of this car even going 35 mph.

It includes carbonfiber wheels and a big manually adjustable wing along with some special trim. Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best. Under perfect conditions and the right driver this is an 11second car, easy. The car has more vents in it than a building in spy movie, but theyre not just for cooling its. I made a mistake when i started talking in the video. We bring you the latest and greatest from the worlds automotive industry. Car and driver 2011 gt500 road test shelby gt500 2010.

Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 20 ford shelby gt500 around mazda raceway laguna seca as part of motor trends 2012 best driver s car competition. Citing the crashing of three camaro zl1s at its gm competitors recent unveiling at the superquick. Hammer the 20 ford shelby gt500 from a stop and the rush of torque is amazing, helping to move the gt500 from 060 mph in scant 3. Even in their most superpowered forms, the chevrolet camaro and the ford mustang are paragons of affordable performance.

Car and driver 2020 gt500 straight line acceleration test. Fords svt division had three simple goals with the 20 shelby gt500. Used 20 ford shelby gt500 base coupe in billings, mt auto. Make over 650 hp and 600 lbft of torque, and run over 200 mph. We were able to snag a ride in fords 650hp 20 mustang shelby gt500.

I had a 2012 gt500 that was mint with only 8,000 miles with a factory ford warranty. Get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby. Its surprising to me that the c8 is faster in the 14 mile. As soon as i started driving the car i could tell the differences. The droptop 20 ford shelby gt500 is the last car to be touched by carroll shelby without the help of a medium. Id like to see the atmospheric conditions for each of these runs though because there was a regular hellcat that ran in the high 15s a few years ago but it was a 32degree day in. Citing the crashing of three camaro zl1s at its gm competitors recent unveiling at. The mega mustang and the killer camaro battle for control of the street. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive. If i wanted something with better handling and wanted to keep the v8 id get a probably slower corvette. Current mileage may vary due to test drives and vehicle relocation.

An absurd amount of power, a ludicrous amount of engineering, and a horsepowertomoney ratio that can. May 24, 2012 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 test drive. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 16 20 shelby gt500 models nationwide. Regardless, its still disappointing that a car that could likely top 200 mph with ease is governed to 180. I wonder why suddenly it gets marked as a detraction for the car.

For our first official drive of the 20 gt500, we headed to atlanta. The 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 is, lets face it, an absolutely insane vehicle. We get in car video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. May 21, 2012 instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500.

At the test track, it beats the gt500 to 60 mph by. See hires pictures, prices and info on ford shelby gt500 bases for sale in billings. True to the legacy of the legendary racer and auto designer who helped define the modern sports car, the shelby gt500 is a mustang with more. According to ford, this is the most powerful production v8 engine in the world, one that will get the gt500 to a top speed of 200 mph. Jul 11, 20 thats really all one needs to know about the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 ford says it is powered by the worlds most powerful production v8. The gt500 is quicker than any of its siblings, obviously, with a 3.

If i was ford i would be taking a look at that gt500 when it comes back into inventory. Applies if you have your financing arranged and does not include. Read on to learn more about the 20 ford shelby gt500 convertible in this first. Read our impressions, see the repair history, and see photos at car and driver. With a car like this, you inevitably focus on the numbers.

Its fun to watch idiots fumble for a car and driver win. Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new shelby get the numbers and see photos of the 20 ford mustang shelby at car and driver. Dec 11, 2012 the week of my testing the 20 shelby gt500 coincided with the annual vintage races at the picturesque and historic circuit mont tremblant. Dec 10, 2019 car and driver 2020 gt500 first test 11. Discussion in shelby gt500 mustang started by 18usc371, dec 10, 2019. The star of this particular show, the new mustang shelby gt500, is fords bid to dominate the class. I remember the stick shift and i remember watching the tach go up and down as the car. I went down with mine and test drove there 20 gt500. All new mustangs are getting an exterior freshening up for 20, but the gt500 is also getting a boredout 5. On the whole, ford has created something that drives, acts and looks like no other car in the mustang lineup. Sep 06, 2012 for now, we shall let the good times roll on and soak up as much of what the new 20 ford shelby gt500 has to offer. The mustang is very, very good but occupies a weird middle ground between gt, muscle car, and sports car. Ferociously tall gearing means third gear is good for 140 mph and first gear is long enough to reach highway speeds.

Car and driver brings the worlds largest car magazine to youtube. Save money on used 20 ford shelby gt500 coupe models near you. While the 20 car retains the classic longhoodshorttail silhouette, a new snout with a gaping, shelbyesque grille lends a more sinister air. This 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe is for sale in beaver dam, wi.

Jul 26, 2016 this is what is it like to experience a ford mustang shelby gt500 for the first time. We get incar video of the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500s lap at virginia. The 20 2014 gt500 was bested in most track comparisons by the significantly less powerful zl1. See hires pictures, prices and info on ford shelby gt500 bases for sale in saint paul. Boasting 662 horsepower and 631 lbft of torque, the gt500 is the most powerful production car made in america and a fitting tribute to the late carroll shelby one of the leading generals in fords decadeslong war against chevy. Read the seatofthepants impressions at car and driver. But this time ford has dumped hitest on the terminalvelocity discussion by claiming a 200mph top speed for the 20 gt500. A member of our sales department will be in touch within 24 hours. Our experts drive and test the latest models, attend automotive events. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Come back in a few months to see how it fares in our annual best driver s car contest. Ford reveals acceleration times for 760hp mustang shelby. While test driving the s550 all i could think about was that shelby. The gt350 has been lauded for its communicative steering and the update to the 2020 gt500 knuckles and front suspension geometry was deemed to be an improvement.

Used 20 ford shelby gt500 base convertible in saint paul. May 31, 2012 look what just rolled into our showroom the 20 shelby gt500. Instrumented test of the beastly and brutal new 662hp shelby gt500. Shop 20 ford shelby gt500 vehicles for sale at cars. Thats really all one needs to know about the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 ford says it is powered by the worlds most powerful production v8. When it goes on sale this summer, it will face off against highpowered pony cars such as the 650hp chevy camaro zl1 and the 717hp dodge challenger srt hellcat. Fords most incendiary pony car loses a whole lot of weight underhood and gets the performance and handling it has always deserved. Ford prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including. This car will be gone before you know it so come in today see more ideas about 20 shelby gt500, shelby gt500 and shelby gt.

Using car and driver s test procedures on clean pavement. On a positive note, i am glad that ford is paying more attention to track performance than previous iterations of the gt500. Before you ask, yes, of course we would have preferred a test drive in the 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 instead of a test ride, but if you. Its definitely a better performance car, and probably better allaround car, as the challenger but less good of a toy. If you are interested in trading your high quality car for one of ours, simply fill out this form.

This 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 coupe is for sale in hayward, ca. Speedphenoum on youtube is the first person to get the gt500 and he drove it from the dealership to that dragstrip and ran 060 3. Sep 29, 2012 in many ways, the gt500 harks back to the musclecar era of the 1960s, which included the original mustang that shelby developed with ford in 1965. We take the 2012 chevrolet camaro zl1 and 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 to the track to see which one will be supreme in the pony car kingdom. Although this adds some weight to the car svt wont specify how much. It must have something to do with their test proceduressurface. The great pony car war has been raging longer than many of us have. If one goes for the gt premium and then checks the directly comparable gt premium option boxes to match what is included in a base gt500 like hid, brembos, etc. However, the fords rear tires eventually hook up, and its horsepower takes charge. But ford has quickly regained the high ground with its allnew 20 ford shelby gt500. Page 4 of car and driver 2020 gt500 first test 11. Weve just tested a 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 on a test track, and it shot to 60 mph in 3.