2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Sports Cars
Price Range: $19,995 - $48,800
Body Style: Coupe, conv
Sum Up: Old HORSEY stays young.
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Sports Car Buyers Guide
Whats New: Side airbags are standard on all new Mustangs, but the big news is the Shelby GT Convertible. Its 319-hp V-8 comes standard with a 5-sp manual operated by a Hurst short-throw shifter; a 5-sp automatic is optional. A Ford Racing handling package includes tuned shocks, stabilizer bars, and a sportier rear axle ratio.
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Sports Car Specifications
2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- One supercharger compressor
- 5,411 cc 5.4 liters V 8 front engine with 90.2 mm bore, 105.8 mm stroke, 8.4 compression ratio, double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder
- Premium unleaded fuel 91
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 16.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 13.3
- Power: 373 kW , 500 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 480 ft lb , 651 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Source: 2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Sports Cars information at motortrend.com