Gt500 Forums (2024)

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What is the best year of Shelby GT500 to buy? ›

Although the GT500 lived in the fifth-gen from 2007-2014, the one you would want would be either the 2013 or 2014 model. There's one simple reason for this, but it's one big reason, and it rests at the heart of the matter.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The government estimates that it'll earn a measly 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. That's less than the Camaro ZL1 and Challenger SRT Hellcat; they're EPA-rated at 13/21 mpg city/highway and 13/22 mpg city/highway, respectively.

If you look at the 1967 model year, however, you'll see that just one GT 500 Fastback prototype – not even a street car – was produced. And that's the car we're talking about today: the only 1967 Shelby GT500 Convertible in existence.

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Despite having the appearance of a supercar, the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is faster on the track than the Shelby Mustang Super Snake from the previous year. Many automobile enthusiasts' mouths watered in 2021 when the Shelby Mustang Super Snake was unveiled.

We managed a 3.6-second sprint to 60 mph. That's a solid number, but it's not as quick as the run in the Camaro, which has 110 less horsepower. By 100 mph, though, the Ford is quicker than the Chevy by 0.3 second, and by 160 mph, it's more than five seconds quicker.

FAQs: Ford Mustang Years to Avoid

We advise keeping away from the 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2016 selections.

The fastest Ford Mustang is the 2013 Shelby GT500. Its 5.8-liter supercharged V-8 engine generates 662 horsepower and 631 lb-ft of torque. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, and its braking distance from 60 mph to zero is only 101 feet.

Our colleagues at Car and Driver report that Ford has decided to limit the new GT500 to 180 mph. Why? Well, it costs a lot to engineer a car to do 200 mph, and Ford thought it'd be wiser to engineer a new dual-clutch transmission and develop a high-downforce aero package for the car.

What type of gas does a Shelby GT500 take? ›

A: The top sale price was $440,000 for a 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback on May 21 2022. Q: What is the lowest sale price of a Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 - 1st Gen? A: The lowest recorded sale price was $55,000 for a 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback on Oct 24 2019.

Vehicle Details

One of only 1,250 Golden Ticket cars produced, this 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is now being offered for auction by its original owner out of Florida while showing 200 miles on the odometer. This Shelby GT500 is finished in Carbonized Grey Metallic (M7), a new color introduced for 2021.

Venomous strike: The all-new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will produce 760 horsepower and 625 lb. -ft. of torque, making it the most powerful street-legal Ford ever – with the most power- and torque-dense supercharged production V8 engine in the world.

A Trinity 5.8-liter V8 in the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 delivers 662 horsepower and 631 lb. -ft. of torque. The 2013-2014 Mustang Shelby GT500s with the 5.8L hit zero to 60 in 3.5 seconds.

If the 3.7-second 0-60 time hasn't fully sunk in yet, let us put it into context for you: That's Shelby GT500-level acceleration. Yep, we've got a slightly beefed-up Coyote going toe to toe with the outgoing-generation Mustang Shelby GT500 and its 760 hp and 625 lb-ft generated by a 5.2-liter supercharged Predator V-8.