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Ford Shelby Cobra GT500
The historic name Ford Shelby GT500, unused since 1970, was reborn in concept form at the New York auto show. The show car gives a strong hint at what a Mustang breathed on by Ford’s recently dormant SVT high-performance division will be like. The concept Shelby GT500 isn’t quite production ready, but it signifies what SVT intends to put onto the streets beginning in 2006. Furthermore, SVT isn’t calling the Shelby a replacement for the SVT Cobra, but rather the next SVT Cobra—Cobra snake badges as well as the SVT logo will remain on the Shelby. Either way, the Shelby GT500 promises a power-to-weight ratio to rival the Chevrolet Corvette’s at a price we expect to start at less than $40,000. A supercharged DOHC 5.4-liter V-8 with at least 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, similar to the 550-hp engine that powers the Ford GT, will likely rumble menacingly under the hood of the Shelby. Coupled with that engine will be a six-speed manual transmission. Unlike the previous-generation Mustang Cobra, the new Shelby will not get an independent rear suspension. Instead, the solid rear axle from regular-duty Mustangs gets tweaked and tuned by SVT. Changes to the suspension include new springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars designed to make the most of the larger, wider 19-inch wheels and tires. Slowing the Shelby GT500 will be large Brembo brakes, measuring 14 inches up front and 13 inches in back.
There is a short video on their site:
Car and Driver
Video on Road and Track's site too:
Road and Track
The historic name Ford Shelby GT500, unused since 1970, was reborn in concept form at the New York auto show. The show car gives a strong hint at what a Mustang breathed on by Ford’s recently dormant SVT high-performance division will be like. The concept Shelby GT500 isn’t quite production ready, but it signifies what SVT intends to put onto the streets beginning in 2006. Furthermore, SVT isn’t calling the Shelby a replacement for the SVT Cobra, but rather the next SVT Cobra—Cobra snake badges as well as the SVT logo will remain on the Shelby. Either way, the Shelby GT500 promises a power-to-weight ratio to rival the Chevrolet Corvette’s at a price we expect to start at less than $40,000. A supercharged DOHC 5.4-liter V-8 with at least 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, similar to the 550-hp engine that powers the Ford GT, will likely rumble menacingly under the hood of the Shelby. Coupled with that engine will be a six-speed manual transmission. Unlike the previous-generation Mustang Cobra, the new Shelby will not get an independent rear suspension. Instead, the solid rear axle from regular-duty Mustangs gets tweaked and tuned by SVT. Changes to the suspension include new springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars designed to make the most of the larger, wider 19-inch wheels and tires. Slowing the Shelby GT500 will be large Brembo brakes, measuring 14 inches up front and 13 inches in back.
There is a short video on their site:
Car and Driver
Video on Road and Track's site too:
Road and Track
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I like hearing the road and track guy say capable of 540 horsepower and 540 lb/ft of torque. That is music to my ears I hope they give this car more then 500 horsepower. Ford has got to take out the zo6 vette. 
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Who's the road and track clown in the video? That video is humorous..
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LOL I think the poor R&T guy was a bit nervous. He messed up the 450hp and 450lb/ft of torque. I still enjoyed both videos. Thanks.
I am hoping for a video of the full introduction soon though. I want to hear it and see it driven on stage.
I am hoping for a video of the full introduction soon though. I want to hear it and see it driven on stage.
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