Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Even with call for for the maximum muscular Mustang ever - the Ford Shelby GT500 - at a file high, Ford is cranking up extra hobby with a new, restrained-version bundle that provides particular visible enchantment to the Shelby GT500. Enter the "Red Stripe Appearance Package," to be to be had starting in May.

The Ford Shelby GT500 is the maximum effective Mustang on the street these days and arguably one of the maximum a hit tasks from Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) in phrases of performance, exhilaration and, importantly, nice.

In fact, early signs display the Shelby GT500 is a nice standout. In the maximum latest Global Quality Research System (GQRS) examine from RDA Group, an impartial studies employer primarily based totally in Bloomfield Hills, Mi., the Shelby GT500 earned reward because the highest-nice Mustang version, with the fewest "matters long gone wrong" withinside the first 3 months of possession.

The Mustang line ratings above the section common in nice, in keeping with the GQRS examine, and the Shelby GT500 specially scored the pinnacle bring about the "sports activities vehicle" section.

"The unrivaled nice and strength of the today's Mustang masterpiece explains why nine out of 10 proprietors are absolutely glad with their typical possession enjoy," the April 2007 RDA Group file concluded.

New Limited-Edition Shelby GT500 Package to be Available Beginning in May

The new Red Stripe Appearance Package might be to be had on any new 2007 Shelby GT500 Coupe with both White or Black outdoors paint. Included withinside the special-version bundle are Bright Red overbody and bodyside stripes, a Red and Black leather-based interior, particular pink-accessory outdoors badges, which includes pink-tinted Cobra trademarks withinside the grille, fenders, and withinside the fake fueloline cap at the rear panel. Even the "SHELBY" letters at the decklid characteristic pink accents.

The Red Stripe Appearance Package additionally provides particular new top class ground mats with a Red and Silver embroidered "Cobra Snake" logo, plus a outfitted Shelby GT500-branded vehicle cover.

The look bundle consists of an MSRP of $1,650 and might be to be had from early May via past due June, marking the quit of the 2007 version run.

"The pink bundle is all approximately exclusivity," stated Robert Parker, Ford's Car Marketing manager. "Our Mustang clients are keen to shop for particular motors just like the Shelby GT500 and could clearly respect the possibility for some thing even extra exclusive, made in a fair extra restrained number. These are brilliant clients and really passionate. I'm satisfied we are able to maintain to supply what they want."

Shelby GT500 is a number of the Most Successful Performance Mustangs Ever

Enthusiasm does not start to describe the continuing call for for the Ford Shelby GT500. In the hyper-aggressive car marketplace wherein deliver mechanically surpasses call for, the Shelby GT500 nevertheless has a protracted ready listing of buyers.

The Shelby GT500 turned into created through racing legend Carroll Shelby and Ford SVT and is a cutting-edge interpretation of the traditional Shelby Mustang of the 1960s. Beneath the hood of each GT500 - which includes the brand new Red version - is a 5.4-liter supercharged V-eight engine formally rated at 500 hp. A 6-pace guide gearbox capabilities frivolously spaced gears that assist offer a sharp, energetic riding enjoy on each street and track.

In addition to the engine upgrades, Ford's SVT engineers retuned and upgraded key Mustang chassis components. Improvements consist of revised shocks, spring prices and upgraded stabilizer bars that assist the Ford Shelby GT500 maneuver with authority.

The GT500's particular layout capabilities consist of huge top and decrease fascia openings with a purposeful air splitter. On both side, slanting headlamp openings upload to the dramatic the front look. The cautiously tailor-made hood has warmness extractors sticking out close to the main edge, combining to offer stepped forward airflow and aerodynamics.

The MSRP of a 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 begins offevolved at $41,675.