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700 Horse Shelby GT500 Strongest Street-Legal Ford Ever

Posted on 18 January 2019 by Ken Zino

Arriving this fall to join its Shelby GT350 stablemate, Shelby GT500 on the drag strip runs a mid-three-second 0-60 mph times and a sub-11-second quarter-mile it’s claimed. On a track, performance with its race-bred chassis, custom Michelin tires and the largest front brake rotors ever available on an American sports coupe should make it on pace with the best. Continue reading →

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Shelby to Show 1,000 Horsepower Mustang in New York

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Ken Zino

Both of these blatantly irresponsible or politically incorrect pony cars – your choice – are derived from the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500. Shelby American uses Ford Motor Company’s 5.4 liter V8 block, but adds new rods, crank and pistons. The stock Ford supercharger is also replaced, and the cooling and exhaust systems modified to handle the additional demands. Continue reading →

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