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2007-2009 Shelby GT500 nominated by @JASON_ROCKS1998
Body Styles: 2-door coupe / convertible
Engine: 5.4L Supercharged Modular V8 (GT500KR)
Power: 500 hp (GT500), 540 hp (GT500KR)
Torque: 480 ft-lbs (GT500), 510 ft-lbs (GT500KR)
Weight: 1780 kg (Coupe), 1830 kg (Convertible)
Transmission: Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
Body Styles: 2-door coupe / convertible
Engine: 5.4L Supercharged Modular V8 (GT500KR)
Power: 500 hp (GT500), 540 hp (GT500KR)
Torque: 480 ft-lbs (GT500), 510 ft-lbs (GT500KR)
Weight: 1780 kg (Coupe), 1830 kg (Convertible)
Transmission: Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Additional Information:
After the huge success of Shelby tuned Mustangs in the 60's, Ford's SVT division teamed up with Shelby to create a higher performance version of the 5th Generation Mustang. The final result was the Shelby GT500, which was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in 2005, with the car going on sale in 2007. The GT500 is powered by the same Modular 4.6 V8 as the Mustang GT, with a supercharger to produce 500HP. The car was produced in limited numbers for 3 years (10,000 units per year) at Ford's Flat Rock assembly plant.
At 2007's NAIAS, the GT500KR was revealed, being released in 2008. The engine in the GT500KR is tuned to produce 540HP. 1,000 40th Anniversary editions were built, alongside 571 regular GT500KR's, matching the 1571 production run of the 1968 GT500KR. The GT500KR also took styling cues from the '68 GT500KR. The GT500KR was also featured prominently in the 2008 NBC show, Knight Rider. Owners of GT500's could also send their cars to Carroll Shelby to be upgraded to "Super Snake" models from 2008 for $30,000. He would upgrade the engine and supercharger so the car could produce 605HP (725HP versions were also available).
After the 3 year contract was up, Shelby started work on the 3rd Gen GT500, based on the 6th gen 'Stang, with the 2013 GT500 producing 662HP
At 2007's NAIAS, the GT500KR was revealed, being released in 2008. The engine in the GT500KR is tuned to produce 540HP. 1,000 40th Anniversary editions were built, alongside 571 regular GT500KR's, matching the 1571 production run of the 1968 GT500KR. The GT500KR also took styling cues from the '68 GT500KR. The GT500KR was also featured prominently in the 2008 NBC show, Knight Rider. Owners of GT500's could also send their cars to Carroll Shelby to be upgraded to "Super Snake" models from 2008 for $30,000. He would upgrade the engine and supercharger so the car could produce 605HP (725HP versions were also available).
After the 3 year contract was up, Shelby started work on the 3rd Gen GT500, based on the 6th gen 'Stang, with the 2013 GT500 producing 662HP