http://media.ford.com/newsroom/release_dis...m?release=23327

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(V10 @ May 2, 2006, 7:45 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
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Good for the smile factor, bad for the insurance factor. These cars are going to be expensive to insure..

 

<div align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%">2007 FORD SHELBY GT500 OFFICIALLY RATED AT 500 HORSEPOWER</span></div>

• Ford Shelby GT500 officially rated at 500 horsepower, 25 horsepower higher than preliminary estimates
• The Shelby GT500 will go on sale this summer with more horsepower than any previous factory-built Mustang

DEARBORN, Mich., May 2 - The most powerful factory-built Mustang ever just got even more potent. Final certification testing of the Shelby GT500’s 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 shows it will produce 500 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque – 25 more horsepower than preliminary estimates.

"With 500 hp and the Shelby name, this car is an instant legend," said Hau Thai-Tang, director, Advanced Product Creation & SVT programs. "This is the most powerful, most capable Mustang ever."

The Ford Shelby GT500's supercharged 5.4-liter, 32-valve V-8 is a result of Ford's experience in developing the modular V-8 and V-10 engine series. The engine is force-fed air via a "Roots-type" supercharger providing 9 pounds per square inch of boost. It borrows the four-valve cylinder heads, piston rings and bearings, from the Ford GT engine.

The 500 hp rating was obtained using the Society of Automotive Engineer's latest standard and was witnessed by an objective third party. The Shelby GT500's 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 will be built at Ford's Romeo Engine Plant in Romeo, Mich. Pricing will be announced closer to launch.

The right to purchase the first 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 was auctioned for $600,000, with the proceeds benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation. The 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 goes on sale this summer.

 

now im getting really excited about mine.I can't wait to drive that monster.

 

jeeze, my 260 hp 2000 GT is feeling even slower now. But good for anyone who is getting a shelby!

 

Looks like I logged on at the right time! I can't wait to get my hands on one of these awesome machines!

 

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When one of you people are lucky enough to get one of these beasts, I call shot gun!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ZRX4ME @ May 2, 2006, 9:15 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
now im getting really excited about mine.I can't wait to drive that monster.
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I think the Shelby will be doing the drivin - you'll be busy just trying to hold on ! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrinjester.gif[/img]

Wow 500HP - Can't wait to see pics Randy.

 

Hah! I knew it..... when they were originally saying between 450 and 475, I just knew it would be 500...... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/04.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

 

Can't.......Breath..........Pants......tightening!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Moosetang @ May 2, 2006, 12:32 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Can't.......Breath..........Pants......tightening!
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Thanks....I feel like I need to take a bath now!


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i knew it would be 500 too....cmon ford who were you kidding....it is a GT500 not a GT475 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]

 

WOW! 600K for the first one!

 

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/eek.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon24.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/eek.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/icon24.gif[/img] right on Ford! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]

any educated guesses on the performance #'s?? (0-60, slalom, qtr mi, etc)

 

Hello... PROGRESSIVE? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/what.gif[/img]

Hello, this is Scott. How can I help you today? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/16.gif[/img]


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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(laserred38 @ May 2, 2006, 1:49 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
i knew it would be 500 too....cmon ford who were you kidding....it is a GT500 not a GT475 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]
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Just remember that the 500 in "GT-500" doesn't have anything to do with the HP. It didn't back in the 60's either. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif[/img]





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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gmoy25 @ May 2, 2006, 11:50 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
WOW! 600K for the first one!
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That $600K price for the 1st GT-500 is bogus.
Ford donated the $600K to charity.
Some rich guy is getting a $560K tax deduction + the 1st GT-500.

Let's see how much the 2nd GT-500 sells for without a charity tax break.

 

That's impressive! And quite poetic too, given the car's name. Put's it right in the thick of things, power-wise at least, with the Vette ZO-6 and Viper. Nice job and good to see Ford exceeding expectations here.

 

AWE-SOME!!!

Now...what cost will that come at?

 

The only problem is, it's kind of a porker weight wise.