2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Officially Rated at 500 Horsepower

[whalen]

DEARBORN, May 3, 2006 -- The most powerful factory-built Mustang ever just got even more potent. Final certification testing of the Shelby GT500?s 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 shows it will produce 500 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque -- 25 more horsepower than preliminary estimates.
"With 500 hp and the Shelby name, this car is an instant legend," said Hau Thai-Tang, director, Advanced Product Creation & SVT programs. "This is the most powerful, most capable Mustang ever."

The Ford Shelby GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 is a result of Ford's experience in developing the modular V-8 and V-10 engine series. The engine is force-fed air via a "Roots-type" supercharger providing 9 pounds per square inch of boost. It borrows the four-valve cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings, from the Ford GT engine.

The 500 hp rating was obtained using the Society of Automotive Engineer's latest standard and was witnessed by an objective third party. The Shelby GT500's 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 will be built at Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in Romeo, Mich. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

The right to purchase the first 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 was auctioned for $600,000, with the proceeds benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. The 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 goes on sale this summer.

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[datalink7]

Sex

 

[CVSiN]

sigh this needs to be the new standard cobra instead of a limited production car..

man I want one so bad..

 

[franksta]

Mmmmmmm torque.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

That is one sweet car.:Q

Oh and "In before the idiots bitching about the live axle."

 

[GasX]

The things I would do for one of those cars...

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: datalink7
Sex

 

[Gunslinger08]

Any ideas on the MSRP? I think I could get close to 500 HP with my GT if I put $10k into it.

 

[MBrown]

Sweetness.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

I knew the 475 was a conservative # - I wonder how much more you can get by simply swapping out the s/c pulley

 

[JackBurton]

That a freakin' fast Mustang!

 

[GrammatonJP]

I hope it carries a good mpg

 

[RagingBITCH]

That's hot.

 

[Cattlegod]

I was just going to post this

 

[thirdeye]

That should be quite the monster.

 

[Fenixgoon]

.....:Q:Q:Q:Q:Q:Q:Q

 

[fbrdphreak]

Nice, but how much will you save compared to a ZO6 after dealer markup?

 

[yhelothar]

I'd rather get this
Or a corvette.

 

[MisterJackson]

My nuts literally just tingled.

 

[frankgomez75]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I'd rather get this
Or a corvette.

pre-riced? no thnx... I'll take an American Legend over a pre-riced Mitsu anyday

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I'd rather get this
Or a corvette.

bwahahhahahahaha this Cobra will Munch vettes for lunch.. and only 15000 are being built so you wont see one on every single corner..

Mitsubishi LOL.. you were joking with that werent you?

 

[Ronstang]

Originally posted by: CVSiN
sigh this needs to be the new standard cobra instead of a limited production car..

man I want one so bad..

From what I hear the Shelby has replaced the Cobra. The MSRP on this car is only $39,999 and fully optioned is is only around $45K but I have already heard that dealers are tacking on $25K due to limited production.

 

[imported_nautique]

SWeeett!!!!!!!!!! I have it ordered and getting in end of july time frame! Now I am even more excited!

 

[AMDZen]

Originally posted by: CVSiN

Originally posted by: virtualgames0
I'd rather get this
Or a corvette.

bwahahhahahahaha this Cobra will Munch vettes for lunch.. and only 15000 are being built so you wont see one on every single corner..

Mitsubishi LOL.. you were joking with that werent you?

You don't know what your talking about. First off, the mitsu is simply that mans opinion. And I guarentee a Z06 will slaughter this Car on any track, any time. Hell a stock C6 will probably take it on any track, any time.

I love how everyone gets twitterpated over strait line performance

 

[imported_nautique]

I paid around 45 for mine. But the dealers that I have dealt with are saying they are going to mark up 20 to 30K for the car because of the demand. I will def have to post some pics and times when I get it.