Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Love this beast - 2008 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Flasher - April 23 - 10:46 am

  I have always been a GM person (1967 SS Chevelle in the 60s) I drove this Shelby and wow. Since purchase I have spent less than 3K and got Ford Racing Axel Back exhaust, Ford Racing cold air kit and ford racing retune and then regeared the back end to 3:73. it has hp of Kr now. The only drawback is the good year supercar tires. They do not last and I get wheel hop on hard acceleration especially with TC turned off. I guess when tires need replacing I will go with something better. Still the best bang for buck.And upgrades done at SVT dealer keeps everything under Ford Warranty.

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  Go out and drive one - 2008 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Vista Blue Shelby - March 7 - 11:00 am

  Never liked any mustangs. Was always a classic GM muscle car guy. This car has something that most others do not a serious personality. Steering feel is awesome and power is incredible. I have had the privledge of owning many many cars and this is a great car. It will sprint all day and not get tired. Only thing it could use is a louder exhaust and a much better set of tires. I hope to enjoy this car for many years. Kudos to Ford and Shelby for getting this done right. FYI Dont pay sticker price or anywhere near it I didnt and there is no need to just do reseach.

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  Cant get any better! - 2008 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Vince - February 26 - 9:46 am

  Heard all about the great reviews for the Mustang. Got a chance to get the Shelby, and it speaks volumes for American car manufacturers. I have, over the past two years freed myself of all import cars and now own all American. The Shelby is FUN! A definite blast to the past when we adored American metal!

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  Driving 500 Horses - 2008 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Bob Maginnis - November 30 - 7:10 pm

  The convertible is Vista Blue and the paint is excellent. The interior is simple w/o a lot of electronic junk. Everything dash/radio etc is basic and functions well. The top operation is smooth and is real cloth. Performance is what youd expect from a 500hp car. After a couple of hundred miles, the avg mpg is a bit over 22 but that includes hiway. Interior road noise is at a minimum, even with (aftermarket) dual 2 chamber Flowmasters. (Car sound like a monster V8) The Cobra is a beautiful, responsive machine and worth the money. One of a kind.

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  Life is Great! - 2011 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Corky - November 28 - 3:13 am

  Sure is nice to know that it does not get any better than this car. Great power, great quality, and a very fair price.

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  New GT500 Owner - 2010 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Lincoln - November 6 - 5:13 am

  Ive had this car about two weeks now, and have loved every minute of it. This car has what feels like unlimited power, and its still great to drive on a daily basis.

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  GT 500 - 2007 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Dave - August 8 - 8:03 pm

  I waited for a year, I love it, I rated the reliability high so I hope it lives up to it. I used to own a Boss 302, they dont even compare, the Shelby is fast, and it feels great. The rear suspension could be better, it hops a little on rough roads. The six speed Tremec is smooth shifting, but the clutch is tough. It lets out just a little late for me, hopefully it can be adjusted. Great car, great look. Thank you Carroll, for another great American car.

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  Thank you Ford - 2007 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Bri66 - July 23 - 8:56 am

  I ordered mine in June and just received it last week. When I first saw this two years ago in New York I knew I had to have one. It is everything I hoped it would be and more. Can not fully explain feeling I had when I saw it for the very first time on the back of the car carrier that brought her to dealership. The acceleration that this car has is probably comparable to being on the space shuttle. It pushes you back into your seat and you remain there until you let up. I have yet to fully open her up. It drives so smooth, takes corners with precision, accelerates quickly and effortlessly. Driving it on smooth roads at 80mph feels like 40mph. Always wanted to own a Shelby, dream come true.

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  2014 Shelby GT500 review from the average owner - 2014 Ford Shelby GT500
  By forrest48 - July 2 - 10:58 pm

  The 2014 reviews I have read always compare the Shelby GT500 to cars of different catagories. The comparisons to me are skewed and biased. The Shelby GT500 is just what the late Carroll Shelby wanted-The fastest and most powerful pony car on the planet. It should not be compared to all the high end sports cars that are double or triple the price. Paid reviews or biased opinions cant diminish the fact the Shelby GT500 has the most hp of any American production model vehicle ever and it is a blast to drive.

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  Awesome Stang - 2011 Ford Shelby GT500
  By Steve E - February 27 - 10:00 am

  This is truly one great car, the build quality is as good as any car made to date. The interior is so cool, the lighting and gauge coloring is simply fantastic. You can sit in this car for hours in the garage and monkey around with it and have so much fun just doing that. The power is amazing. As soon as the car was broken in and the ECU let the car build boost, I hit the gas doing about 40 mph and I couldnt believe it, the car kicked out side ways but the traction control kicked in and saved my silly butt. I truly love this car. Best purchase I made in a long time.