Rumor is spreading that the 2008 Shelby GT500 produces 530 horsepower. Ford didn’t deny the reports.

 

So Far I know the 08 Has a 10 Pound Vs 22 Pound Crank Damper. Who Knows What Else has Changed.


KC

 

From Ford:

2008 SHELBY GT500 QUICK SPECS POWERTRAIN:
5.4-liter, DOHC, 32-valve, 90-degree V-8
500 horsepower, 480 lb.-ft. of torque
Roots-type Eaton supercharger and air-to-water intercooler
Iron block, Ford GT aluminum heads, dual exhaust
Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual transmission
Rear-wheel drive, 3.31:1 axle ratio; Traction Control

 

the question is why a new crank dampner???

 

the question is why not a new crank dampener?

 

Well the Upgrade Supercharger Designed By Roush and Marketed by Ford Racing is Not Waranteed unless you put one on your 07. Thats all I can Tell you at the Moment!

kc

 

 

 

The EPA fuel mileage estimate for '08 dropped one mpg:

2007: 15 mpg city / 21 mpg highway (if I'm correct)
2008: 14 mpg city / 20 mpg highway (I know I'm correct)

Why???? Isn't there an inverse ratio between fuel mileage and performance??

 

The new dampner is there for a reason. The old one was too heavy. I've seen them shear off a highly modded Shelby.


Ken

 

The way they calculated MPG also changed. They are using more realistic ways to test including turning the A/C on, WOT acceleration, and faster Highway speeds. If you want to see a drop, look at hybrids.