This pony was built to go fast, indeed, but not just in a straight line - and that’s a big deal!
by Tudor Rus, on LISTEN 02:00After his extensive review of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S which, by the way, is under no circumstance just a straight-line special but a well-rounded package. Let’s hear the expert, then!
Carving corners in a GT500 feels so natural, especially with the carbon fiber Track Pack
Before you delve into the juicy video, let’s get the lay of the land, so to speak. Most of you know this, but we’ll state in once again, for those unfamiliar with the Shelby GT500.
The center piece is the 5.2-liter supercharged V-8 cranking out 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque at 2,500 rpm twinned to a Tremec seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
| Engine Size | 5.2-liter |
|---|---|
| Forded Induciton | Super Only |
| Horsepower | 760 hp |
| Torque | 625 LB-FT |
| Top Speed | 180 mph |
| Weight | 4,225 LBS |
Power reaches the ground exclusively at the rear wheels via Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires (standard) or you can opt for the Cup 2 rubber if you really want to go berserk on those apexes. A set of gargantuan Brembo brakes provides a trustworthy safety net should your enthusiasm try to cheat on the laws of physics.
Now, we mentioned the Track Pack earlier for a reason. Andy Pilgrim actually had two Shelby GT500s at his disposal - one fitted with the said pack and the other flaunting the Handling Package, and he runs us through each setup’s quirks and features.
That’s something nice to watch since the differences are subtle to some extent, yet not so much in price. The Track Pack will set you back $18,500, while the Handling Pack can be had for $1,500. Ultimately, it all depends on your budget and desires, of course.
So, what can we learn from the video? For one thing, the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is on par with a lot of supercars when it comes to performance, but also in terms of feel and track prowess.
