Monday 24th May 2010

2011 Shelby GT 500: Sounds Good To Us

Ford reveals latest hot Mustang's battle cry

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It's likely that you're going to need cheering up on a Monday, especially if the sun is shining as brightly outside your office window as it is here at PH Towers.

Well, don't say we never give you anything, because here is the perfect remedy to distract you from the fact that you are office-bound (well, for 2min 35secs anyway) - particularly if you're a fan of US muscle.

It's a short video, courtesy of Ford, of the new MY 2011 Shelby GT500 gargling, whining and burbling away to its V8 heart's content.

So pop in the earphones, crank up the volume on your PC, pretend it isn't your phone that's ringing and enjoy. Oh, and start composing those letters to Ford asking why we don't get the Mustang over here in the UK...

 

[Cooldudeoli]

What a lovely engine noise =D

[aeropilot]

With petrol prices what they are here, it's probably just as well they arn't offically imported.......
If I lived in the USA I would almost certainley have one......maybe even over a Challenger SRT8.

I still think, they should have gone with re-using the GT350 name on these rather than GT500, as the 500 will always be associated with the sound and shear pressence of a big block FE under the hood.......as good as this supercharged modern Ford V8 is.....it's no big-block.

[Hitch78]

300bhp/ton landing in 5...4...3...2...1..

[PabloTeK]

aeropilot said:

With petrol prices what they are here, it's probably just as well they arn't offically imported.......
If I lived in the USA I would almost certainley have one......maybe even over a Challenger SRT8.

I still think, they should have gone with re-using the GT350 name on these rather than GT500, as the 500 will always be associated with the sound and shear pressence of a big block FE under the hood.......as good as this supercharged modern Ford V8 is.....it's no big-block.

I believe the GT350 is actually a current model. Fox and Shelby were demonstrating it at this years Shelby American in Vegas!

[300bhp/ton]

[KevF]

aeropilot said:

I still think, they should have gone with re-using the GT350 name on these rather than GT500, as the 500 will always be associated with the sound and shear pressence of a big block FE under the hood.......as good as this supercharged modern Ford V8 is.....it's no big-block.

Has been on sale for a few months now...;)





http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/18/shelby-unveils-...

And more closer to home......the article on PH.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...

[Twincam16]

Lovely - although what about the suspension? Has it still got a live rear axle?

Saw one of these beauties last night - '68 GT390 fastback in 'Bullit' Highland Green. Stunning thing:

[Jigsjigz]

i kinda liked the older 1... and oh how i wish we had cars like this here. shame we have road humps all over the place and tight ass roads u cant even get a micra down.

[300bhp/ton]

Twincam16 said:

Lovely - although what about the suspension? Has it still got a live rear axle?

Saw one of these beauties last night - '68 GT390 fastback in 'Bullit' Highland Green. Stunning thing:

Live axle is fine. It's been winning on the race track and is no probs on the road. Also very good at the drag strip.

In comparison test the live axle Mustang has won every encounter agaist the IRS equipped 5th Gen Camaro and Dodge Challenger in the handling stakes.

[sootyrumble]

300bhp/ton said:

Twincam16 said:

Lovely - although what about the suspension? Has it still got a live rear axle?

Saw one of these beauties last night - '68 GT390 fastback in 'Bullit' Highland Green. Stunning thing:

Live axle is fine. It's been winning on the race track and is no probs on the road. Also very good at the drag strip.

In comparison test the live axle Mustang has won every encounter agaist the IRS equipped 5th Gen Camaro and Dodge Challenger in the handling stakes.

I think that says more about how poor the other cars are really as the Rousch mustang with the live axle removed is a far far quicker and more nimble car, however i love the look of these especially the Rousch

[300bhp/ton]

sootyrumble said:

300bhp/ton said:

Twincam16 said:

Lovely - although what about the suspension? Has it still got a live rear axle?

Saw one of these beauties last night - '68 GT390 fastback in 'Bullit' Highland Green. Stunning thing:

Live axle is fine. It's been winning on the race track and is no probs on the road. Also very good at the drag strip.

In comparison test the live axle Mustang has won every encounter agaist the IRS equipped 5th Gen Camaro and Dodge Challenger in the handling stakes.

I think that says more about how poor the other cars are really as the Rousch mustang with the live axle removed is a far far quicker and more nimble car, however i love the look of these especially the Rousch

Im glad you like the Roush and agree it's very quick and capable. But it too uses the same live rear axle. All it has is uprated springs, shocks and anti roll bars and some fatter low profile rubber. In essence it's not any different underneath to a stock GT spec Mustang, it just has revised suspension rates.

[Dr Z]

Stunning video. Do love me sum American Muscle.

[Twin Turbo]

Doesn't take long for the hairy old live axle chestnut to raise it's head on here, does it

Awesome car, but those SVT thin stripes need to be replaced with some nice big fat ones.

[pSyCoSiS]

A colleague at work has a Roush Supercharged 06 Plate Stang. Not a 911 around the bends, however, on a straight, will demolish most things on the road.

Sounds beautiful too.

[julianc]

Went on holiday to the States a couple of years ago, rented a Shelby Mustang GT-H from Hertz for 3 weeks. Only 350hp rather than Shelby's usual 450 (?)hp-plus, and to be honest, rather slow with its auto box. However, it really had presence and a great sounding engine. Lots of attention wherever we went.

I would love the GT500!

[Hellbound]

I'd like to drive this into my manager's head D:

[J4CKO]

I have driven the Mustang and the Camaro, you dont notice what axle it is, the Camaro has one but was more ponderous so I would take the Mustang, only the V6 versions as thats what rental companies have by and large.

Mustang or an Audi A5, hmmm

[Snoggledog]

What a tame video. Are Ford (US) worried that they may get tarred with the same brush as Lewis Hamilton by making a video where the car moves a little faster?

[Twin Turbo]

OK, here's one being given some beans

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR7PIZhFUdc

[Nickellarse]

I'd have the big block. It's in the fantasy garage awaiting a winning ticket...