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V 8 ( 90.0º vee)
Convertible (cabrio)
330 cu in
2
510 ft.lb @ 4250 rpm
2+2
Rear wheel drive
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6, Manual
Petrol
300.05 hp/ton
4041 lb
NCAP
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330 cu in
550 hp
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Ford's 2011 version of the Shelby GT500 is powered by an aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine, saw its horsepower increased by 10 up to 550 over the 2010 version and features a torque of 691.5. With the engine weighting less 46 kg the Shelby GT500 saw its power-to-weight ratio, fuel economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision enhanced.
The engine fitted under the bonnet of the Shelby GT500 uses a Plasma Transferred Wire Arc (PTWA) liner coating, which is a process that applies a 150-micron composite coating that contains nanoparticles on the internal surfaces of engine cylinder bores, replacing cast-iron liners typically used in aluminum engine blocks.
The GT500’s performance on and off the track, as well as its many features made it a much appreciated version. It received a 2.75-inch exhaust system, revised brake cooling and pedal box construction for more consistent brake pedal efforts and feel, and electric power-assisted steeri...
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