The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Is Super Fast And Packs A Ton Of Power

July 26, 2010 - PRLog -- Ford's Mustang is one of the brand's most coveted classic muscle cars and is beloved by fans all across the world.  Now 2011 marks the return of the 5.4 liter aluminum engine.  Huge power numbers will make your head spin at 550 horsepower.  The all new GT500 is a lot more lightweight and faster and best of all, the 5.4 liter engine is finally back after all these years.  These conditions all make up for an excellent muscle car.  Plus this version comes tuned by SVT Performance which added components to the suspension.  The rubber inside the lightweight weels are also superior versus that of the older model GT500.

This massive muscle car weights a total of 3820 pounds which is 100 pounds lighter than the 2010 model.  Also the weight is better distributed at 57/43 front to rear weight distribution.  This is near Ferrari territory, all coming from a car with a gigantic 5.0 liter V-8 engine under the hood.   Let's take a look at what's going on underneath the hood of this beauty.  It is important to note that the engine block is constructed of aluminum and not iron.  The aluminum block is not only lighter, but it can distribute heat easier.  Why is heat a factor?  Well the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 has a big supercharger sting on top of the engine.  The Shelby also has DOHC which control 32 valves for efficiently moving air and exhaust out of the cylinder.  Out back the 550 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque is transferred to the pavement through a 3.37 limited-slip rear end.

A Supercharged Muscle car like the GT500 is expected to be extremely and that's what this car does!  The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 can clip off 0-60 MPH in the low 4-second range.  The ¼ mile drag is over in 12 seconds flat at 115 MPH.  This all from a car costing $50,000.  Usually only expensive exotic cars like Lamborghini or Ferrari perform at this level.  Believe it or not the car gets good gas mileage|This car also actually gets good mileage|This car is also pretty fuel efficient}.  Avoiding the extra gas tax imposed on gas guzzlers, the 2011 Shelby GT500 gets 15 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway.  Considering that you have 540 horsepower at your toes, these are all excellent figures.

Ford certainly did not skimp on safety feature; the GT500 has front and side curtain airbags.  This Shelby also received good score on crash safety from not only the NTHSA but also the IIHS.  These are the two governing bodies on crash test safety and data in the U.S.  One reason for the good score is the addition of traction control which helps to avoid spinouts and stability control which helps to avoid accidents.  And a 60 month/60,00 mile warranty is standard.

The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 is well within reach of Mustang enthusiasts at $50,000.  And if the last few years of sales numbers is an indicator; you should see a Shelby GT500 cruising down the highway somewhere in your town pretty soon.  If you love muscle cars take a look at the all new 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. It's one of America's most beloved muscle cars with more speed and power than ever before.

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