The 2011 Mustang GT500 is almost here! Aluminum block, glass roof and 550 horsepower???!
News about the 2011 Mustang GT500 has begun to leak out from all corners of the internet and the news is sounding more and more sweet. First came news that the ’11 GT500 would feature an aluminum block. Then came word that a glass roof would be an option. Now we have rumors spreading that the car will feature 10 more horsepower than the 2010 model, bringing the total up to 550. There is also an SVT Performance Package available that offers up a 3.73 rear gear ratio, 19″ and 20″ front and rear wheels respectively, and special stripes. For more details, as well as a teaser video, head on over to Autoblog.
Has the 2011 Ford Mustang GT500 had its cover blown???
If the documents over at ModularFords.com are to be believed, then the 2011 GT500 is up for some pretty serious upgrades. For starters, the 5.4L supercharged V8 will be swapping its iron block for a lighter aluminum one. This should help out with the issue that many an automotive writer has written about: too much weight over the front wheels. HID headlamps will be standard, EPAS has been added to supposedly improve the fuel economy, and MyKey is standard for those of you who will be letting your kids drive your new Shelby…sick. There are also some upgrades that will help out those who intend to take their Shelby to the track. A package will be offered called the SVT Performance Package, which comes with upgraded wheels, tires, shocks, springs, shift knob, stripe package and spoiler with Gurney flap. Can’t wait to get my hands on one!
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No twin-turbo 5.0L for Ford GT500, aluminum block 5.4L instead?
According to Ford’s Chief Engineer for the 5.0L and 6.2L V8′s, Mike Harrison, the 2011 Shelby GT500 will not get a twin-turbo version of the 5.0L Coyote engine. The complexity associated with mounting turbos in an already cramped engine bay were too great and far too costly for such a low volume model. Instead, the current rumors floating on the internet say the 2011 Shelby will finally be getting an all aluminum version of the 5.4L supercharged V8 that it currently has. For more details, head on over to Autoblog and as always, stay tuned for the latest information.
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