Ford has officially unveiled the high-performance Shelby GT500 Mustang, which is set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show this month. "The new GT500 is the result of the partnership between Ford's Special Vehicle Team and Shelby Automobiles, owned by legendary race car driver Carroll Shelby," reports the Detroit News. "Both worked together to enhance the car's performance and looks."
According to Left Lane News, the speedy sports car is powered by a 5.4-liter V8 that makes 510 pound-feet of torque and 540 horsepower and is "more powerful than its predecessor by 40 horses." Despite the extra power, Ford has improved the GT500's fuel economy by 2 miles per gallon on the highway.
In addition to performance enhancements, the Mustang gets an updated, more muscular exterior and redesigned interior. "Although the Shelby is a high-end specialty car, Ford hopes that the pumped up design -- racing stripes that adorn the seats -- and performance help show off the company's commitment to high performance and quality," reports the Associated Press.
Jalopnik describes the interior enhancements: "The perforated metal dash insert takes inspiration from under hood heat shields while the leather seats get sewn-in racing stripes to match the striped on the car, whatever color you pick. Satin trim replaces chrome throughout and the short throw shifter is topped off with beefy cue ball sporting molded-in racing stripes. ... In all it's a much nicer work environment and we can't wait until we replace that silly ‘new car smell' with ‘burnt rubber.'" The Detroit News describes interior updates as "quite noticeable" and notes that they include interior lighting that can be adjusted to 125 colors.
Ford hasn't announced prices for the new Shelby GT500, but The Examiner speculates, "[T]he '09 GT500 lists for more than $45,220 and one shouldn't expect the 2010 to be priced lower."
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