Vehicle Description
If you're looking for a stock Mustang, there are plenty of
interesting, modified cars running around. But if you're in the
mood for something a bit more powerful, say, something to the tune
of 500 horsepower, and perhaps built by the factory, then this
spectacular supercharged 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 is what
you've been waiting for.
The color is called Tungsten Gray, and it's an iridescent
anthracite that looks like a million bucks on the GT500's hunky
sheetmetal. Those are factory-applied Le Mans stripes, augmented by
the usual GT500 callouts on the rockers. The bodywork is pretty
much stock Shelby-issue, which is certainly not a bad thing, since
it accentuates the already aggressive Mustang look with a deeper
chin spoiler and a custom deck lid spoiler that's both subtle and
effective. Other tricks include a blacked-out grille and vented
hood, which is definitely a good idea with all that supercharged
horsepower underneath. Showing just 4660 miles on the clock, this
car has never really seen anything other than the inside of a
garage or an outing on a sunny day, and as a high-end show piece,
it has clearly enjoyed the best of care. In fact, we're
hard-pressed to find any marks on it anywhere, from the low-hanging
chin splitter to the rocker panels. It's obvious that someone loved
this car dearly.
The interior is standard Shelby GT500, including the retro-looking
seats and instrument panel. Like the exterior, the black leather
interior is virtually new with almost no signs of use. Shelby logos
everywhere remind you that you're not driving a run-of-the-mill
Mustang and the instrument panel dazzles you with a light show
every time you key it up. All Shelbys came loaded with just about
every option Mustangs could carry, including power windows and
locks, A/C, cruise control, and a thumping stereo that puts many
aftermarket units to shame. The shifter for the 6-speed manual
falls easily to hand and for a car with this much performance
potential, it idles so quietly and smoothly that you might try to
re-start it after it's already running. You can forget about
Mustangs being crude! The trunk is also nicely preserved with no
signs that it's ever been used.
Mechanically, the GT500 is no slouch thanks to a supercharged DOHC
5.4-liter V8. Mechanically similar to the engine in the mighty Ford
GT supercar, it's incredibly fast but also very user-friendly. Most
of that comes from the use of a roots-style supercharger; the big
blower sits on the engine like the 6-71s of yore, and channels
boosted air pressure into the combustion chambers to make for
impressive performance at any speed. And despite being incredibly
modification-friendly, this one remains completely stock (as if 500
horsepower wouldn't be enough). Ford ensured the suspension was up
to the task with upgraded control arms, sway bars, and
high-performance shocks and springs all around. A factory-issued
X-pipe exhaust system gives it a voracious bark, and with 3.31
gears in the rear end, it's all you can do to keep it hooked up in
the first three gears. Giant disc brakes keep it safe, and big
Shelby alloys with 255/45/18 front and 285/40/18 rear Goodyear
radials do their best to keep it all stuck to the pavement.
If garden-variety is OK with you, then there are some nice Mustangs
out there. But if you've already been there and done that, then
perhaps you're ready for this GT500, which takes it to an entirely
different level. Call today!
