2009 Detroit Auto Show: 2010 Ford Shelby GT500

2010shelbygt500

Competes with: Dodge Challenger SRT8
Looks like: Ford isn’t about to give up on its Shelby models
Drivetrain: 540-hp, supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 with six-speed manual transmission
Hits dealerships: Spring 2009

The redesigned 2010 Ford Mustang debuted to the public in November at the Los Angeles auto show, and now the high-powered Shelby GT500 version is ready for Detroit’s big show next month.

The 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 gets the new sheet metal and interior treatment, like the regular Mustang, but its engine is similar to the last Shelby variant Ford put out, the GT500 KR; it has the same supercharged V-8 engine putting out 540 hp and 510 pounds-feet of torque, with a similar suspension and brakes.The company says however, that it will be faster and more fuel efficient than before.

The other big difference is the look. Riding on standard 19-inch wheels with rubber-band-thin low-profile tires (the convertible gets 18s), the 2010 model is indeed menacing in appearance. A large hood vent works as a heat extractor for the monstrous engine, and it creates a different look from the outgoing version’s twin scoops. Like the regular Mustang, the headlights, grille and taillights are all redesigned for 2010.

Convertible fans will be happy to know they can also get racing stripes this time around. Seriously — that’s one of the changes.

We could talk a lot more about the need for such a high-powered beast, but instead we’ll just ogle the pictures below.

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skinner

Jan 1, 2009 9:06:41 AM

one word:
wow.

gerard

Jan 1, 2009 12:23:54 PM

that is the best looking car that Ford has come up with...no exceptions.

Jan 1, 2009 2:40:59 PM

How can you not lust for this car? It gives me wood.

Jan 1, 2009 3:45:45 PM

No words on pricing yet? (Going on sale in Spring 09)

johnnyt

Jan 1, 2009 7:59:11 PM

ford rocks!

George

Jan 2, 2009 10:05:33 AM

Did they fix the utterly horrible front wheel drive-like weight distribution, 58/42 ?

Slowest 500hp+ car out there.

David Thomas

Jan 2, 2009 10:11:59 AM

I doubt they could do much with weight distribution.

Terry

Jan 2, 2009 11:23:13 AM

These pictures are fantastic!

Jan 4, 2009 10:40:27 AM

Can I say 'Knight Rider 2010'? ROFL

ograf

Jan 8, 2009 10:20:29 AM

should it not also be an automatic transmission?

So i've heard...

Jan 12, 2009 3:46:00 AM

The price will start at 45K and it will only be a stick shift.

bruni

Jan 21, 2009 5:31:21 PM

WOW. This model's hot. But what about the 2010 Mustang Guigiaro Concept? I love that car, the glass roof adds a nice touch, but is it ever coming out on the market?