2009 Ford GT500
Turn heads and drop jaws in your classy new 2009 Ford Shelby GT500!
The 2009 Ford Shelby GT500 is a true embodiment of its illustrious forbear, with retro styling and an even more retro overall character. Like those muscle cars of the past, this car is all about laying as much power to the pavement as possible!
This is truly a sporty car that can rip from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and make the quarter-mile disappear in 12.8 seconds. A 5.4-liter supercharged V8 that produces 500 hp and 480 pound-feet of torque is the beast of an engine that powers the rear-wheel-drive Shelby GT500. When combined with a Tremec six-speed manual transmission (the only option for transmission), you can just feel the power under your fingertips. The GT500 has an estimated fuel economy of 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined.
Since you'll probably be racing down the highway at break-neck speeds, Ford engineers improved the safety of the design and added further security features to ensure that you don't, in fact, break your neck! Brake fade is no longer an issue with the huge disc brakes. They also give the vehicle amazing stopping power for such a heavy car -- a stop from 60 mph takes a relatively short 116 feet. The GT500's Brembo brakes feature four-piston calipers and 14-inch rotors up front; and two-piston calipers and 11.8-inch discs in back. ABS, traction control, and front-seat side airbags are also all standard safety features of the 2009 GT500.
Overall, the performance and feel of the 2009 Ford Shelby GT500 is nothing short of intoxicating! Just as its specs suggest, the GT500 lunges forward with exotic-car-like verve when you boot the throttle. Gearchanges are positive and crisp, and the overall driving experience can be either civilized or brutal, depending on your mood and how quickly you move your throttle foot.
You'll love tearing up the pavement in your hot new 2009 Ford Shelby GT500!
