The former is fords voodoo v8, a handbuilt, flatplanecrank 5. Soon ford promises to emerge with a 2020 mustang shelby gt500 designed to exceed 700 hp. For a quick refresher, the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is powered by a 5. I have been a corvette guy but really like the gt500, so i am looking at jumping ship, bypassing a zo6 and picking up a gt500. While the latest coyote powered mustang is only 65 horsepower away from this supercharged beast, we think it still commands a certain respect almost. Its the car that we feel really started the modern muscle horsepower wars, with its 500 horsepower supercharged 5. From this moment on, the ford mustang gt would remain a top choice for car owners throughout the ensuing decades.
Aug 24, 2001 829 0 16 36 orlando, florida visit site. In any event, the gt500 is a major achievement from ford. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels a tremecsourced 7speed dual clutch automatic. It was raw and unhinged and had the thumping soul of. Why the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350r costs more than a gt500. Mar 11, 2020 this is probably the first gt500 that would be perfectly fine as a daily driver, jurnecka averred after his road drives. Ford mustang shelby gt500 v subaru wrx sti s209 comparison test. Jan 22, 2020 the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 and the 2019 subaru sti s209 can seem unlikely rivals.
Even with a 760hp supercharged v8, the gt500 is shockingly civil. Here are my impressions from driving the allnew 2020 shelby gt500 across the country. If the choice between a gt and a gt500, i would take the gt500 no questions about it. The shelby gt500 beats those with its 760horsepower, 5. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is a preposterous 760hp. The mustang is in immaculate condition from its original paint to the. The gt350r is still a potent player, but it only boasts 526 hp from its v8. This is mustang, americas pony car, as grownup as its ever been. However, there is a level of commitment involved in this daily driver.
I average between 1820mpg right now, with about 70% city, and 30% highway driving. Enthusiasts may dislike the exclusion of a manual transmission, but the tremec 7 speed dualclutch has so far proven a good fit. Plus, its top drivers are more than okay with the gt500s 180mph top end. Jan 14, 2019 the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 will boast a supercharged 5. Ford created a beast that can handle daily driving duty as well as haul ass on the track and drag strip. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 and the 2019 subaru sti s209 can seem unlikely rivals. So having my 16 gt with the performance package be my daily driver, i just dont give two shits about my mileage haha. Oct 31, 2019 the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is a future classic, and unlike its predecessors, the car is memorable for more than just going fast in a straight line. Driving the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 hemmings daily. Oct 29, 2019 in a world where the dodge demon and hellcat redeye straddle either side of 800 hp that might not seem remarkable, but the 98hp increase from the last gt500 makes the new 2020 model the most powerful ford vehicle produced. While older models are perhaps best for vintage collecting, there are many models that fit the bill for a daily driver.
I get 1719mpg in the city, and ive gotten as high was 2425 on the highway during a road trip. Used 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 for sale near me. At altitudes less than the 2,000 of lvms and cooler temperatures, the gt500 can cover the distance in as little 10. If this car were a daily, id grab the gt and enjoy it. Horizontal worked great for a print magazine but is very limiting in a digital portrait environment of monitors, tablets and mobile devices. The only real downside to the gt500 as daily driver is the fuel economy. I am entertaining the idea of trading my jeep grand cherokee in on a 0709 gt500 to just drive on a daily basis. The last gt500 ford produced was made the same year as mine, and it came with a. Oct 18, 2011 definately a newb here to the mustang world. Shop 20 ford mustang shelby gt500 for sale at cars. The vents in the hood have me concerned about rain. Combines terrifying power numbers with supreme approachability.
Just like it was before we found out that it would have a limited top speed. Mustang driver has been designed in a portrait format better suited to todays digital devices, creating a unique and engaging experience. Feb 07, 2020 the shelby gt500 beats those with its 760horsepower, 5. Could serve as both a daily driver around town and a fullbore track weapon on the weekends. According to widman, while the gt500 will be absolutely the fastest production mustang ever, the gt350 is designed to flatter the driver. Oct 29, 2019 there have been a number of specialproduction shelby mustangs in the years since, but ford itself got back into the game in a real way for 2007, with an allnew shelby gt500 model based on the redesignedfor2005 mustang. Ford mustang daily driver tips tech articles mustang monthly. Yes the s550 is a great comfortable car and does alot of great things, but they are a dime a dozen. One is simply called the handling package and includes adjustable strut mounts and a spoiler, while the other titled carbon fiber track package comes sans rear seat and features. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is a preposterous 760. Ford mustang shelby gt500 is a shelby gt500 practical. Even with some mods and 650 hp on tap it is a smooth driver. My cobra was totaled back in january and i really want another one but want it as a toy, but right now is not the best time to have a payment on my daily driver and a payment on a cobra. The gt500 nameplate went on hiatus again with the mustangs redesign for 2015, but its back with a vengeance for 2020.
The gt500 employs an upgraded version of the t56, which first appeared in the 2000 svt mustang cobra r, powered by a naturally aspirated 5. Why the 2020 shelby gt500 is the alltime ultimate mustang. This is probably the first gt500 that would be perfectly fine as a daily driver, jurnecka averred after his road drives. The only reasons i do not use mine as a dd are nondriving issues, such as wanting to keep the car in show condition, etc.
My gawd, was the first thing, the only thing i could say after hotlapping the 760horsepower 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 on a track. Why the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt350r costs more than a. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The gt500 is a much more civilized car and, from a driving experience, would make a fine daily driver. Mustang driver digital magazine for ford mustang enthusiasts. Shop our selection of 20102014 mustang daily driver mods. Ford mustang shelby gt500 v subaru wrx sti s209 comparison.
Jan 14, 2019 2020 mustang shelby gt500 in addition to other options such as recaro seats and vinyl or painted stripes, two handling packages will be made available. Driving the 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 hemmings. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 will boast a supercharged 5. In a world where the dodge demon and hellcat redeye straddle either side of 800 hp that might not seem remarkable, but the 98hp increase from the last gt500 makes the new 2020 model the most powerful ford vehicle produced. We cover the confort, driving characteristics, exhaust noise and fuel economy, as. Oct 29, 2019 at altitudes less than the 2,000 of lvms and cooler temperatures, the gt500 can cover the distance in as little 10. May 14, 2019 according to widman, while the gt500 will be absolutely the fastest production mustang ever, the gt350 is designed to flatter the driver. Love that it can lets be honest, the thrills that come with owning a shelby mustang as a daily driver have typically been restricted to deserted straightaways in the past, given the cars limited cornering capabilities. One is a 760hp, supercharged, v8powered, dualclutch, 4200pound, rearwheeldrive coupe costing just. Jun 12, 2006 the gt500 employs an upgraded version of the t56, which first appeared in the 2000 svt mustang cobra r, powered by a naturally aspirated 5. Most powerful mustang or ford of any kind that the automaker has sold as a production car. And a major benefit of the transmission is that it makes the gt500 a much better daily driver. After a day driving around las vegas, i found something that surprised me. I know it is supercharged and running factory boost, it is 100% stock.
Some of the most popular models, arranged by year, are listed below. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver. The shelby gt500 is the latest bignasty mustang ford has made. Dec 31, 2015 the 07 09 shelby gt500 was a spectacular vehicle.
Similar accolades apply to the standard magneride adaptive suspension, which softens up the. There have been a number of specialproduction shelby mustangs in the years since, but ford itself got back into the game in a real way for 2007, with an allnew shelby gt500 model based on the redesignedfor2005 mustang. Back in the day, a chicken farmer turned race driver turned car builder named carroll shelby got his hands on some mustangs, breathed on them. The last gt500 ford produced was made the same year as mine, and it came with a 5. So, the new shelby is set up to be the baddest mustang ever. I dont feel like im throwing too much money at gas all the time and maybe id feel differently and be driving something more economical if i was commuting a lot further to work and back each day. Oct 29, 2019 most powerful mustang or ford of any kind that the automaker has sold as a production car. The 2020 ford shelby mustang is a savage, dailydriver muscle car. The gt350, on the other hand, builds on the performance enhancements made with the standard sixthgen mustang. Jan 31, 2019 we were entranced by our first exposure to the mustang shelby gt350s voodoo, both its literal and figurative varieties. Honestly i even picked an 07 gt500 before even considering a later model s197 or s550.
Considering picking up a gt500 as my daily driver getting rid of my ecoboost it is an 07, and i am told it runs great, it has so many miles k because it was someone elses daily driver. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 1 20 mustang models nationwide. Indeed, the shelby offers everything from a gorgeous, 12inch digital. The 2020 shelby gt500 is fords most powerful streetlegal car ever, making an impressive 760 hp. The 2020 ford mustang shelby gt500 is a future classic, and unlike its predecessors, the car is memorable for more than just going fast in a straight line.
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