Introducing the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
The 2013 Shelby GT500 is the latest addition to the legendary Mustang lineup. It’s a very powerful and very fast car, which is no surprise, as Mustangs have always been that way. However, this one is still more powerful and faster than any other Mustang built so far.
That’s why we need to start breaking down the numbers right away. The 2013 Shelby comes with a ferocious supercharged 5.8-liter V8 engine, making 650 horsepower and 600 pound-feet of torque. It is a rear-wheel drive car, with a 6-speed manual transmission, which provides smooth gear changes. These attributes help it go from 0 to 60 in just 3.5 seconds and develop top speeds of 200 mph.
You might think that it would be difficult to control this beast at these incredible speeds, but you shouldn’t worry about that. There’s excellent electronic stability control, as well as Brembo front brakes and standard gas-pressurized hydraulic shock absorbers.
Although the Shelby, IMHO, can’t be compared to Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Porsche in terms of exterior design, it’s still a pretty good looking car. There are a couple of changes made from previous models. HID headlights are now standard for the Shelby, as they are for all other Mustang models. There are two sets of triple LED taillights, which together with the headlights give it a sporty and edgy look. Also, two intakes replace the old grille, which is a great change. Forged aluminum wheels come as a standard feature on the GT500.
The interior of the 2013 Shelby offers comfortable, ergonomically designed leather seats, as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel with aluminum spokes and a seamless instrument panel with aluminum accents. Beautiful ambient lighting in the doors and cup holders is available in seven colors, and you can choose one of 125 available colors to illuminate the instrument gauges.
The audio system features a 6-speaker HD radio along with two subwoofers, and there’s a 4.2-inch LCD screen on top of the center console. Display performance metrics like acceleration times and G-force readings thanks to the Track app.
Mileage estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. The base price is set at $54,200.
In short, the 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 is an amazing continuation of the great Mustang tradition, offering an incredibly fast ride in a comfortable interior, with a new, modernized look that will appeal to younger consumers as well as the older population. age that has a special sentimental connection with the classic American muscle car.
In addition to the product, Ford is currently working with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) on another exciting project, the SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. The objective of this project is to focus attention on women who work in the automotive world. We should expect more exciting news from Ford very soon.