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Ford Shelby GT500

2009-06-26T19:33:35Z

HarrisonZR1lw:

{{Infobox |
|Image = [[Image:10shelbygt500 20 hr-1280small.jpg]]
|Marque = [[Shelby American]]
|aka = [[Ford Mustang]]<br>GT500 KR
|Production = 1965 - present
|Class = Muscle Car, Sport Car, Supercar
|Body Style = 2-door, 4-seat Coupe<br>2-door, 4-seat Convertible
|Length = '''length - type here'''
|Width = '''Width - type here'''
|Height = '''Height - type here'''
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
|Weight = 3900 lb
|Transmission = [[Tremec]] 6-speed Manual, RWD
|Engine = 5.4 litre ''supercharged'' DOHC intercooled [[V8]]
|Power = 540 hp (402 kW) @ 6200 rpm<br>510 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
|Designer = [[Rob Jensen]], Lead Designer for 2010 GT500
}}
The '''Shelby Mustang''' was a performance muscle car from the 1960s. It was a series of [[Ford Mustang]]s which were specially modified by Carroll Shelby's company and sold as a series. The program was factory-sponsored and production was eventually moved in-house. The spirit of the series continues today in the special Mustang Cobra models.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Ford Shelby GT500 Review]]'''

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Ford Shelby GT500KR Review]]'''

===Recent Changes===
*Hot on the heels of the unveiling of the '''sixth generation Mustang''', Ford announced a new '''Shelby GT500'''. Or make that GT540 because the blown 5.4 litre V8 engine has been tuned by [[SVT]] to produce 540 hp (402kW) and 510 lb-ft of [[torque]] mated to a Tremec 6-speed gearbox. Redline is pegged at 6,250 rpm. [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090101.001/2010-ford-shelby-gt500-mustang-revealed][http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/01/detroit-preview-2010-ford-shelby-gt500-bites-back/][http://jalopnik.com/5120297/2010-ford-shelby-gt500-coupe-convertible]

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* On June 13, 2007, Ford unveiled the convertible version of the 2008 Ford Mustang GT, now known as the '''Shelby GT'''. Power is raised to 319 hp and 330lb.-ft. of torque thanks to the '''Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package'''. The car sports a new fascia complete with billet grille and a sportier looking airdam as well as a roll hoop arching across the rear seats.

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===Styles and Major Options===
Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

===Pricing===
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===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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===Engine and Transmission===
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===Performance===
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===Photos===

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===Colors===
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===Main Competitors===
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==Hybrid Models==
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==Unique Attributes==
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==Interior==
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==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
===1965===

The first Shelby version of the Mustang appeared in 1965. All '65 Shelbys were painted white with (optional) parallel blue stripes from nose to tail. They also featured rocker panel stripes with the '''GT350''' name. The engine was a modified ''K-code'' 289ci Windsor [[V8]] with special "Cobra" valve covers, tri-Y headers, a special intake manifold and Holley carburetor increased power from 271 to 306 hp (162 to 228 kW).

===1966===
The 1966 was differentiated in body color (non-white versions were introduced - colors included blue, red, green and black, as well as the original white) and trim. The "Le Mans" stripes were continued as an option, as in 1965. It featured special quarter-panel windows and rear air scoops on each side and an optional automatic transmission. A fold-down rear seat was now standard as well. Where early 1965 cars had black engine blocks, 1966 and later cars had the 289 engine painted blue.

Shelby struck a deal with the Hertz car rental company to produce a special line of GT350s for rent which were subsequently sold to the public after their rental-car lives were finished. These '''GT350H''' cars are quite rare and sought-after today, with some examples selling for more than $120,000. Shelby produced 1000 of these cars; 800 in black, and 50 each in red, white, blue and green. The black cars all had gold stripes, whereas the colored cars only had Shelby side stripes, without the Le Mans top stripes. Shelby would repeat this trick in 1987 with the Shelby CSX-T.

===1967===

The new 1967 Mustang was followed with a new Shelby. It featured a 1967 Mercury Cougar tail light panel minus the chrome trim, a flip-up spoiler, and two sets of air scoops on each side. This was also the first American car to feature a factory roll bar.

This year also saw the introduction of the '''GT500''' alongside the continued GT350. The new GT500 featured a [[428]] in³ (7 L) FE Police Interceptor Big-block [[V8]]. This is also one of the most famous Shelby Mustangs. A modified GT500 clone, known as Eleanor, featured alongside Nicholas Cage in Gone in Sixty Seconds the 2000 remake of '''''Gone in Sixty Seconds''''' and a blue GT500 is prominently featured in the manga series Gunsmith Cats.

===1968===

Shelby lost the lease for their factory at Los Angeles International Airport in late 1967 so production of the Shelby cars was moved to Ionia, Michigan under [[Ford|Ford Motor Company]] control.

===1969 & 1970===

Carroll Shelby terminated his agreement with Ford in the summer of 1969. The GT350 and GT500 for the 1969-70 model years received extenisve facelifts. Ford was heavily involved with design and style decisions, with Shelby having very little input. Production of Shelby Mustangs ceased with the 1970 model year. The 1970 models were in fact leftover 1969 models.

===2006 Shelby GT-H===

Ford introduced the ''Shelby GT-H'' version of the Mustang at the 2006 New York Auto Show in April 2006. Like the original GT350H from 1966, the GT-H features gold-on-black paint and will only be available at the Hertz car rental agency. A modest power bump over the regular Mustang GT results in 325 hp (242 kW) and 330 ft·lbf (447 N·m). Features include a 5-speed [[automatic transmission]], and a package from Ford Racing including a 90 mm cold air intake kit, muffler kit, X-pipe, and a cat-back exhaust. Just 500 will be built to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original.

===2007 Shelby GT500 Cobra===
[[Image:gt500_quarter.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The 2007 Shelby Mustang GT500 at the Los Angeles International Auto Show]]

Shelby and Ford will return with a Shelby-branded Mustang, the '''Shelby GT500 Cobra''' for 2007. Introduced at the 2005 New York International Auto Show, the GT500 uses a 5.4 L ''Modular'' [[supercharged]] [[V8]]. 500 hp and 475 ft·lbf (644 N·m) will be available, designed to outperform all previous Mustangs. A Tremec 6-speed [[manual transmission]], suspension tuning, a body kit, and 18 inch wheels will complete the car.

The right to purchase the first 2007 Shelby GT500 was auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction on January 21, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona for $648,000. Proceeds will benefit the Carroll Shelby Children's Foundation.

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Image:2009-Ford-Mustang-4.jpg|2008 Shelby GT500KR
Image:gt500_quarter2.jpg|2007 Shelby GT500 Cobra
Image:Gt350.jpg|1965 Shelby GT-350R Racing Version
Image:Shelby_Mustang_GT350.jpg|Shelby GT350 at the Scarsdale Concours
Image:800px-DSCN1306.jpg|The 2007 Shelby Mustang at the New York International Auto Show
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===2010 Shelby GT500===
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==Early Performance Tests==

Car and Driver compared an early build 2007 Shelby GT500 with a 2006 Z51 package [[Chevrolet Corvette]]. The Shelby obtained a 12.9 sec quarter-mile while the Corvette ran a 12.8. The Shelby had a 100 hp advantage over the Corvette, but a 616 lb weight disadvantage. Similar tests by the magazine Road & Track reported a 13.1 quarter-mile for the Shelby GT500. Some critics have pointed out that the weight of the car is causing estimated ET's less than expected. The weight of the Shelby GT500 with a driver is nearly 4100 lbs. Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords (August 2006 issue) were able to coax low-12 second performances out of it ('''best: 12.257s'''), with trap speeds of over 117mph.

The heavy iron block V8, with supercharger and water-to-air [[intercooler]], shift the weight bias further forward than the standard Mustang GT (57/43%; front/rear. But the car is said to handle predictably and ride comfortably. According to Car & Driver the GT500 provides the "best [overall] bang for the buck around," but the Corvette is a better performance vehicle..

==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
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==See also==
* [[Ford Mustang]]
* [[Shelby Cobra]]

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==External Links==
*[http://www.zercustoms.com/news/Ford-Shelby-Cobra-GT500-by-SVT-1.php 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500 by SVT]
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/convertibles/ford-releases-shelby-gt-convertible/ Ford releases Shelby GT Convertible]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080505.005/ford-shelby-gt500kr-pricing-confirmed Ford Shelby GT500KR Pricing Confirmed]
*[http://jalopnik.com/5151053/2010-mustang-shelby-gt500-how-ford-developed-the-new-snake 2010 Mustang Shelby GT500: How Ford Developed The New Snake]

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List of supercars

2009-06-26T19:30:43Z

HarrisonZR1lw:

This page contains a list of [[automobiles]] generally regarded as [[supercar (car classification)|supercar]]s. The category is a subjective one, however, and the inclusion of some of the automobiles listed may be somewhat controversial —depending upon the opinion of the reader.

While there is no objective definition of a ''supercar'', it is generally considered to have characterics such as, cutting-edge technology for the era of initial production, extreme power, exclusivity, rarity, and extravagant styling. For this reason, some automobiles that may have one or more of these attributes—but are notably lacking in others—may not be considered ''supercars'' by some people, hence, a list of disputed, debated, or probable supercars also is included. Detailed discussion of the criteria determining inclusion in this classification, is on the page entitled, [[supercar]].

== Supercars ==

The following is a list of automobiles that are widely considered to be ''supercars'' for their era. They are listed in the era of the '''initial''' year of production of the base model, then alphabetically.
:''A citation of "supercar" status should be provided for each vehicle in this list.''

===Pre 1960s===
*[[Duesenberg|Duesenberg SJ/SSJ]]
*[[Alfa Romeo 6C]]
*[[Alfa Romeo 8C]]
*[[Bugatti Type 55]]
*[[Bugatti Type 57SC]]
*[[Cisitalia 202SC]]
*[[Ferrari 250|Ferrari 250 SWB]]
*[[Jaguar D-Type|Jaguar XKSS]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz 300SL]]<ref>Channel4.com. [http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/gallery.jsp?id=21&page=2 Mercedes-Benz 300SL].</ref>
*[[Pegaso Z-102]]<ref>Cartype.com. [http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=867&alph=ALL].</ref>

===1970s Supercars===
*[[BMW M1]]
*[[De Tomaso Pantera]]
*[[Ferrari 512]]
*[[Lamborghini Countach]]<ref>Autozine.org. [http://www.autozine.org/countach/countach_1.htm Lamborghini Countach]</ref>
*[[Maserati Bora]]

===1980s Supercars===
*[[Ferrari GTO|Ferrari 288 GTO]]
*[[Ferrari Testarossa]]<ref>Qv500.com. [http://www.qv500.com/ferraritrp1.php Ferrari's Testarossa]</ref>
*[[Isdera Imperator 108i]]
*[[Porsche 959]]
*[[Ferrari F40]]
*[[Lamborghini Countach]] (25th Anniversary)

===1990s Supercars===
* [[Ascari Ecosse]]
* [[Bugatti EB110|Bugatti EB-110/EB-110 SuperSport]]<ref name=webcars>[http://www.web-cars.com/miura/ Lamborghini Miura].</ref>
* [[Cizeta|Cizeta Moroder]]
* [[Ferrari F50]]<ref name=webcars />
* [[Isdera|Isdera Commendatore 112i]]
* [[Jaguar XJ220]]
* [[Jaguar XJR-15]]
* [[Koenigsegg CC]]
* [[Lamborghini Diablo]]
* [[Lister Storm]]
* [[McLaren F1]]<ref name=webcars />
* [[Mega Track]]
* [[Nazca C2]]
* [[Pagani Zonda]]
* [[Schuppan 962CR]]
* [[Spectre R42]]

===2000s Supercars===
*[[Ascari KZ1]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/articles/kz1_hollywood.asp|title=Ascari KZ1 Heads for the Hollywood Hills|publisher=RSportsCars|date=2006-05-04|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Ascari A10]]
*[[Bugatti Veyron]]<ref>[[CNN]]. [http://www.cnn.com/2005/AUTOS/funonwheels/09/16/bugatti_veyron/ Bugatti].</ref>
*[[Edonis|B Engineering Edonis]]
*[[Ferrari Enzo|Ferrari Enzo]]<ref>[[Forbes]]. [http://www.forbes.com/vehicles/2004/05/05/cx_md_0505feat.html Ferrari's Supercar]</ref>
*[[Ford GT]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ford_gt.asp|title=Ford GT - Ford's Centennial Supercar|publisher=RSportsCars|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Gumpert Apollo]]
*[[Hulme F1]]
*[[Koenigsegg CC8S]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/koenigsegg_cc.asp|title=Koenigsegg CC|accessdate=2006-12-23|publisher=RSportsCars}}</ref>
*[[Koenigsegg CCR]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.businessweek.com/autos/content/mar2006/bw20060324_835422.htm|title=A Revolution in Swede Speed |publisher=Business Week|accessdate=20036-12-23|date=2006-03-24|last=Vella|first=Matt}}</ref>
*[[Koenigsegg CCX]]<ref>[[Motor Trend]]. [http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/coverage/geneva/112_2006_geneva_motor_show/2007_koenigsegg_ccx.html 2007 Koenigsegg CCX].</ref>
*[[Lamborghini Murciélago]]<ref>[[Fifth Gear]]. [http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=241&featureid=16&description=Lamborghini%20Murcielago Lamborghini Murcielago]</ref>
*[[Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://research.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp;jsessionid=4JQ1BA2BZHBZHLAYIJEJXKY;jsessionid=4JQ1BA2BZHBZHLAYIJEJXKY?makeid=31&bg=t&year=2006&modelid=7593&section=summary&mode=&aff=national|title=2006 Mercedes-Benz SLRMcLaren-Class|publisher=Cars.com|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Mosler MT900]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupe/112_0009_2002_mosler_mt900|title=Road Test: 2002 Mosler MT900|publisher=[[Motor Trend]]|accessdate=2006-12-23|first=Mac|last=DeMere}}</ref>
*[[Pagani Zonda]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2005_geneva/0503_pagani_zonda/|title=Pagani Zonda F|publisher=[[Automobile Magazine]]|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Porsche Carrera GT]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/carrera_gt.asp|title=High-Performance Carrera GT with Technology of the Future|publisher=RSportsCars|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[Saleen S7]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/2000info/saleen.html?VEHICLES|title=2001 Saleen S7 Introduction|publisher=The Auto Channel|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*[[SSC Aero]]<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.supercars.net/cars/2952.html|title=SSC Aero|publisher=Supercars.net|accessdate=2006-12-23}}</ref>
*Dodge Viper SRT/10
Although a completed car had been shown to potential customers for a few months, the Carbontech Redback Speyder made its official debut at the 2006 Melbourne Motorshow. Ran by Nick Tomkinson, the Australian company's first venture into the automotive industry was the construction of Lamborghini Countach replicas. They clearly felt the Countach was not extreme enough and set out to design a very spartan supercar.

Similar in proportion to the British Stealth B6 or Ultima GTR, the Redback Spyder features some unique design cues. In the initial drawings the car did not feature a full windscreen even though the rear bulkhead was high enough to support a roof structure. A windscreen was added in the development process, but the end product is still far from conventional. Mounted above the two radiator intakes, the small round headlights are the most striking design element.

Of course for a car of this type, the performance figures are what counts;with a curb weight of around 900 kg and a 450 bhp supercharged version of GM's popular LS1 V8 performance should be exhilarating. Tomkinson initially planned to install a turbocharged Lexus V8, but the complicated engine is shelved for the time being. The low weight is achieved by using vast amounts of exotic materials like carbon fibre and kevlar. The fully adjustable suspension will enable owners to completely tailor the Redback Spyder to their tastes.

For now the Carbontech Redback Spyder is not road legal, but there are plans to apply for compliance in the future. There is a particularly big interest in the car from the United States and the first car has already been sold to North America. The striking road racer can be yours for a cool $250,000 AUD or $190,000 USD.

=== Planned supercars ===
*[[SSC Aero]] (production is planned)
*[[Chrysler ME Four-Twelve]] (production is being reconsidered)<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.motortrend.com/future/concept_cars/112_0404_chrysler_me_four_twelve|title=First Headliner: Chrysler ME Four-Twelve|publisher=[[Motor Trend]]|accessdate=2006-12-23|last=Lassa|first=Todd}}</ref>
*[[Jaguar XK-RS]] (production is being considered)
*[[Laraki]] [[Fulgura]] (production is planned)
*[[McLaren P8]] (development is restarted)
*[[Brammo Rogue GT]] (production is planned)
*[[Saleen S4]] (currently under development with intent for production)

=== Supercar projects that were built as design exercise ===
*[[Audi Avus Quattro]]
*[[Bentley Hunaudieres]]
*[[BMW Nazca M12]]
*[[Cadillac Cien]]
*[[Cadillac Sixteen]]
*[[Ford GT90]]
*[[Holden Hurricane]]
*[[Italdesign Cala]]
*[[Italdesign Nazca C2]]
*[[Italdesign Schigera]]
*[[Peugeot 907]]
*[[Maserati Birdcage 75th]]
*[[Saab Aero-X]]

===Supercars that failed to enter production===
*[[Bizzarrini BZ-2001]]
*[[Jiotto Caspita]]
*[[Joss Supercar]]
*[[Lotus GT1]] (modified version of the [[Lotus Elise]] for competition use)
*[[McLaren M6GT]] (despite only 4 roadgoing examples were built, they were never released due to the death of [[Bruce McLaren]])
*[[MCV CH4]]
*[[Monteverdi Hai 650 F1]]
*[[Nissan R390 GT1]] (only saw limited production for factory entered competition cars, plan for road cars was axed due to a change in homlogation requirements)
*[[Panoz GTR-1]] (same reason as R390)
*[[Toyota GT-One]] (same reason as R390)
*[[TVR Speed 12|TVR Cerbera Speed 12]] (never went into production, however, one of the prototypes was recently rebuilt, registered and sold)
*[[Vector WX-3]]
*[[Vector WX-3R]]
*[[Yamaha OX99-11]]

=== Disputed supercars ===

*[[Ariel Atom]]
*[[Audi R8]]
*[[Audi RS6]]
*[[BMW 850 CSi]]
*[[Chevrolet Corvette Z06]]
*[[Chevrolet Camaro ZL1]]<ref>[[Hotrod]]. (modified muscle car)[http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/113_0310_2002_chevrolet_camaro_zl1/].</ref>
*[[De Tomaso Deauville]]
*[[De Tomaso Guara]]
*[[De Tomaso Longchamps]]
*[[De Tomaso Mangusta]]
*[[Evans 486 LM]]
*[[Ferrari Dino]]
*[[Ferrari 308]]
*[[Ferrari 328]]
*[[Ferrari 348]]
*[[Ferrari F355]]
*[[Ferrari 360]]
*[[Ferrari FXX]]
*[[Lamborghini Gallardo]]
*[[Lamborghini Jalpa]]
*[[Lotus Carlton]] (sports saloon)
*[[Lotus Esprit]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class|Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG]]
*[[Nissan Skyline GT-R]]
*[[Shelby GT500]] GT500, GT500 KR, GT500 Super Snake
*[[Stealth B6]]
*[[Panther Solo]]
*[[Porsche 930]]
*[[Porsche 911]] Turbo, GT2, and GT3 models
*[[Ultima GTR]]
*[[Vector M12]]
*[[Vector W8]]
*Any [[muscle car]] sold only through specialty dealers, such as [[Yenko Chevrolet]], [[Baldwin-Motion]]

== See also ==
*[[Car classification]]

[[Category:Supercars| ]]
[[Category:Lists of automobiles|Supercars]]