Mustang gt500

[ToolManTimTaylor]

OOOh OH



The GT500 is Baaaaaaaack



http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2005/03/ShelbyGT500/index.php



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EDIT:





UPDATED LINK!!!!!!!



http://www.svt.ford.com/home.asp



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[Jeff Clark]

I wonder if anyone at General Motors is kicking themselves in the rear for not doing something like that with the Camaro when they had the chance. Ford or not, I want one of those.

 

[TORQUE THIS]

uhhhh, ohhhhhhhh, mmmmmmmm, ooooooooooo



THAT CAR would be better than SEX! :-laf

 

[crobertson1]

Ooof. That's sweet.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Type V-8



Manufacturing location Romeo, Michigan



Configuration Iron Block and Aluminum Heads



Intake manifold Cast-aluminum with screw-type supercharger and air-to-water intercooler



Exhaust manifold Cast iron



Crankshaft Forged steel



Throttle body Dual 55 mm, electronic



Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder



Valve diameter Intake: 37. 0 mm

Exhaust: 32. 0 mm



Pistons Forged aluminum



Connecting rods Cracked forged steel I-beams



Ignition Coil-on-plug



Bore x stroke 3. 552 x 4. 165 in. / 90. 22 x 105. 8 mm



Displacement 330 cu. in. / 5,409 cc



Horsepower More than 450



Torque 450 lb. -ft



DRIVETRAIN



Layout Rear-wheel drive



TRANSMISSION



Standard (Type) T-56 6-speed manual



Gear ratios



1st 2. 97



2nd 1. 78



3rd 1. 3



4th 1. 0



5th . 80



6th . 63



Final drive 3. 31

SUSPENSION



Front Reverse-L independent MacPherson strut, 34-mm tubular stabilizer bar



Rear Three-link solid axle with coil springs, Panhard rod, 24-mm solid stabilizer bar



BRAKES



Type Four wheel power disc



Front Brembo 14-inch vented and cross-drilled disc, four-piston aluminum calipers



Rear Brembo 13-inch vented and cross-drilled disc, two-piston calipers



TIRES AND WHEELS



P255/45R19 tires and 19 x 9. 5-in machined aluminum wheels



EXTERIOR



Wheelbase 107. 1 in.



Overall length 188 in.



Overall width 73. 9 in.



Overall height 55. 7 in.



Track width, front/rear 61. 9 in. / 62. 5 in.



Ground clearance 5. 71 in.

INTERIOR



Seating capacity 4 passenger



Headroom



Front row 38. 8 in.



Second Row 36. 3 in.



Legroom



Front row 42. 7 in.



Second row 30. 3 in.



Shoulder room



Front row 55. 4 in.



Second Row 45. 0 in.



Hip room



Front row 53. 6 in.



Second row 45. 2 in.



Cargo Volume 9. 7 cu. ft.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

MODERN SVT SUPERCHARGING DELIVERS OLD-FASHIONED SHELBY ‘BIG-BLOCK' POWER



Just as the original big-block Shelby GT500 was a big step up from the small-block GT350, the Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 show car's 5. 4-liter V-8 is a big step up from the 4. 6-liter V-8 used in the previous-generation SVT Mustang Cobra.



In fact, the 5. 4-liter, 32-valve, supercharged V-8 configuration is similar to that of the 2005 Ford GT supercar, offering the right combination of classic Ford big-block power and modern technology. The result: More than 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque.



Using the Ford GT as a blueprint, SVT has given the GT500 more total horsepower than any factory Mustang in the muscle car's celebrated 41-year history.



“We are applying our Ford GT engine experience to the GT500 to bring over 450 horsepower to a much bigger enthusiast audience,” says Jay O'Connell, SVT chief vehicle engineer. “It really delivers on the essence of two great names in Ford performance – a mix of SVT's modern-day experience with supercharging and the Shelby GT500's heritage of big-block power. ”



Engine internals upgraded for supercharging's power increase



With the stout cast-iron, 5. 4-liter Triton V-8 engine as a starting point, the Shelby Cobra GT500 adds a screw-type 8. 5-pounds-per-square-inch supercharger and water-to-air intercooler.



But, adding forced-induction power is more than just a bolt-on proposition. The engine's internals need upgrading for the sake of strength and durability. To that end, the Shelby Cobra GT500's powerplant benefits from unique connecting rods and forged pistons to handle the extra strain on the lower end of the block.



An all-new intake manifold helps to efficiently channel the supercharged fuel-air mixture into the cylinders. The low-profile manifold design also effectively packages the entire induction system under the GT500's special air-extraction hood. Fuel comes from a dual-bore electronic throttle body borrowed from Ford's 6. 8-liter truck engine program. To manage heat produced by 450-plus horses, a larger radiator and increased-capacity cooling system also are installed.



Aluminum, high-performance Ford GT heads tout “Powered by SVT”



While supercharging is a key element in the Shelby Cobra GT500's ability to generate so much horsepower, another major contributing component is the design of the cast-aluminum, four-valve cylinder heads sourced from the Ford GT supercar.



Developed specifically for supercharged applications, these high-performance heads use high-flow ports and specially calibrated dual-overhead camshafts to deliver optimum engine “breathing” along with surprisingly good fuel efficiency and emissions. Also borrowed for use in the GT500 are the Ford GT's proven piston rings and connecting rod bearings.



To enthusiasts, the real beauty of any performance car rests with its engine. That idea certainly wasn't lost on Carroll Shelby because Mustangs that bore his name have traditionally brought his unique sense of style and personality right into the engine compartment. One Shelby signature feature – special finned valve covers embossed with “COBRA Powered By Ford” – soon became the envy of so many Ford V-8 owners that they quickly became one of the best-selling dress-up accessories on the market.



With that in mind, the GT500 is equipped with special “Powered by SVT” finned cam covers to hint at the beauty of 450-plus horses lurking inside. Mated to the Ford GT four-valve cylinder heads are unique exhaust manifolds that help to better scavenge spent gases out of the cylinders and into the custom-tuned mufflers and dual-exhaust system.



Strong, proven manual transmission to harness segment-busting power



Few transmissions exist in the marketplace today that can handle the torque loads generated by the supercharged GT500, so SVT engineers opted to stick with the proven heavy duty performance of the T-56 six-speed manual gearbox for the new Shelby. The T-56 first appeared in the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R, which was powered by a naturally aspirated 5. 4-liter V-8 with 385 horsepower, and later in the supercharged 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra, whose DOHC 4. 6-liter produced 390 horses. For the Shelby Cobra GT500 show car, the T-56 is geared to make the most out of the supercharged 5. 4-liter's broad power band

 

[Carlsummers]

What a sweet ride... . would love to have one.....

 

[AfterBurner]

Chevy still holds the trophy though...

 

[KBennett]

The GT500 is pretty sweet. Solid rear axle??? I thought they were going to do a IRS on the SVT's?

Chevy still holds the trophy though...

I do like the new Vette and for the money they can't be beat.

 

[loncray]

Yeah, if someone offered me one of those Mustangs, I might have to break my no-Fords rule. I don't know how that would affect my conscience, so anyone who has an extra one cluttering up their driveway is welcome to donate it to me so I can gauge the effects. Purely in the interest of science, you understand!

 

[RustyJC]

NICE!!! My first Mustang was a 1965, purchased new for $2,425. This might make me renounce my NO MORE FORDS pledge that I took after a 1986 Mercury Sable.



Rusty

 

[Mike Ellis]

Any word on projected price or production quantities? What an awesome car!

 

[bchesley]

My uncle was reading one of the hot rod mags and said that the camaro was making a retro come back in 08. I will find the mag at work tomorrow!



Brad

 

[KCloward]

This thread is a little old but I thought I'd chime in... I drove a friends uncles 07 Shelby that they bought off the dealer down in vegas by the track... needless to say this car is fun. In fourth gear about mid powerband I was around 110 and ran out of road before I could go any higher... these cars are really cool and probably the only mustang I'd ever own. The sound of the supercharger and watching the boost gauge. . even though it was only 1-15 was pretty cool.



Bryce

 

[JFlagg]

I passed a gray one on the highway a month or two ago in my truck, it was sweet. It was the first mustang I haven't messed with on the highway... . :-laf he was doing 60 in a 60 though... #@$%! That is hands down my favorite mustang, the first being the late 80's/early 90's 5. 0 notchback

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

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Built to stick to the road ..... and not let go :-laf Auto-X The car is in perfect condition (In and out)

Lowered 1. 50" thanks to:

MM Strut Tower Brace

MM K-Member

MM Front Control Arms w/ urethane bushings

MM Front Coil-Over Conversion

MM Adjustable Tie-Rod Ends

MM Standard Torque-arm

MM K-Member Brace

Solid steering shaft

MM Full Length Subframe Connectors

MM Aluminum rack bushings

MM Panhard Bar with Aluminum rod

MM Adjustable Rear Swaybar

MM Caster/Camber Plates

MM Rear Lower Control Arms without spring perch or swaybar mount

Hypercoil Coil-Over Springs

MM Rear Coil-Over Conversion

Bilstein HD struts & shocks

Urethane swaybar bushings

Urethane swaybar endlinks

Frpp Aluminum Driveshaft

Pro 5. 0 Shifter

Mac Headers

Flowmaster 2. 5' series 40

MM 4 point roll cage

3:73:1 gears

March ram air

Dynamod ignition

Dynamod coil

Comp cams FS 1. 6 5/16 Rockers

Electric fan changeover

Pullys

3rd gen 160 amp Alternator

 

[TORQUE THIS]

Yeah, great, but does it have a HEMI??? :-laf

 

[JFlagg]

Thats it!, just not that color and without the rearwindow visor... . I think Black or very dark blue looks best.