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    Delivering a maximum power of 540 hp combined with a torque of 510 lb-ft, the 2010 Shelby GT500 packs a punch.

    2010 Ford Shelby GT500​


    Added horsepower, more refinements and additional functionalities are what customers can expect from the new 2010 Shelby GT500 when it rolls into showrooms this spring. Powered by a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is expected to produce 540 horsepower and 510 foot-pounds of torque. The redline is 6,250 rpm.

    The Shelby GT500 is the most-robust design and most-distinctive model of the new 2010 Mustang lineup. Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT) developed the vehicle jointly with Shelby Automobiles, using the gains made on the 40th anniversary edition Shelby GT500KR “King of the Road” Mustangs as the performance starting point. Key advancements include:

    * Instead of a flat-panel closed system to reduce air restriction, the Shelby’s open-element air induction system features a conical air filter, allowing more air to be pumped through the engine, and resulting in more power and increasing the engine’s efficiency.
    * The 2010 Shelby GT500 offers customers new gearbox enhancements, plus a standard 3.55:1 rear axle ratio, mean the 2010 Shelby GT500 will deliver improved acceleration performance, while providing better highway fuel efficiency.
    * Shelby’s distinct growl is still there, though with new refinements by the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) team, unwanted noise is kept in check through a patented resonator placed between the air filter and engine throttle body.
    * Aggressive new exterior design features new functional details, such as the hood extractor to remove heat from the engine and “Gurney Flap” spoiler to tune rear downforce; world-class materials and craftsmanship create the most unique GT500 interior yet.
    * Driving dynamics also are improved, thanks to SVT’s signature chassis tuning as well as new 19-inch Goodyear F1 Supercar tires and forged aluminum wheels on the 2010 Shelby GT500 coupe and 18s on the convertible. Numerous aerodynamic upgrades, including a redesigned splitter, were made to the front end of the 2010 Shelby GT500.

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    “The 2010 Shelby GT500 demonstrates Ford’s continuing commitment to high-performance vehicles. In addition to the numerous performance and refinement improvements inside and out, the 2010 Shelby GT500 is an estimated 2 miles per gallon more fuel efficient on the highway.”
    - Derrick Kuzak, Ford Group Vice President, Global Product Development

    “We’re proud of the many enhancements that were developed jointly by the Ford and Shelby Automobiles team last year that we’ve now incorporated into the new 2010 Shelby GT500. Building on what we learned to create the Shelby GT500KR, this new car offers a great combination of power, handling and braking. It is truly a special car that is a great deal of fun to drive.”
    - Carroll Shelby, Founder of Shelby Automobiles
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    Check out additional 2010 GT500 Photos in the Shelby Forums 2010 Shelby GT500 Photo Gallery.
     
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