2011 Ford Shelby GT500

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Picture

The engineers of the Ford Special Vehicles Team (SVT) took the performance and the performance of the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 to a whole new level, offering a car that features a completely new aluminum engine block, better handling and driving dynamics , better fuel economy and more power than before in its history.

"The SVT team continues to push the performance standards of the Shelby to even higher levels and better refinement," said Jost Capito, director of vehicles overall performance and business development and motorsports. "All the changes we made 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 reflect a desire for even better handling and outstanding driving dynamics, from savings in weight to better balance."

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Front Side View

The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 is powered by a V-8 all-new 5.4-liter, made of aluminum and supercharger, which generates an output of 550 hp and a torque of 510 lb-ft, or an improvement of 10 hp compared with the 2010 model. The engine is also 102 pounds lighter than before, so it has better power to weight index, improved fuel economy, better acceleration, as well as better positioning and handling precision.

Reduce weight to improve performance is a tradition among the great sports cars, "said Carroll Shelby, founder of Shelby American. "Maybe not as sexy as adding more horsepower and bigger brakes, but remove pounds at a car is the smartest thing to do."

2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Wallpaper Picture shown

The SVT Performance Package includes in 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 besides some new tires on 19 "aluminum forgings specially designed for the model in the front, while the rear has a 20-inch wheels.