The premiere of long expecting 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is fast approaching. The one thing we know for sure, this brand new variant isn’t going to suffer just slightly improvements in a range of exterior and interior, but also in the engine range. That, in reality, means that not only this brand new Mustang Shelby GT 500 going to come along with awesome, highly attractive and trendy overall appearance, but also under its hood will be placed an utterly strong, capable and real-fighter engine, which is, at the same time very reliable and durable than ever been before. Just the car that suits all of your needs? Please, read the whole review…
Interior, Exterior & Appearance of 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500
Like its predecessor, the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 will retain the same vintage steering wheel, visit here to see more. Surely, that feature will provide for the whole vehicle a hint of an old look, but it won’t have a bigger impact of an overall appearance, you shouldn’t worry at all. That slightly rustic steering wheel is planned to be powered with some pretty cool modern functionalities, such as, for example: a manual transmission cue-ball shift knob combined with a retro tachometer. Now, it isn’t looking so god damn old, right?.
But, the real refreshment, of which will, definitely, your head going to explode off, is the high backed racing-style leather seats that is Recaro fitted, coupled with hand-made head restraints, which is planned to be matched with a plain audio system. Now, you are dizzy? No worry, here comes a glass of water and a spoon of sugar. Feeling better, let’s go on! The rest of the interior is intended to remain pretty much the same.
The only brand new stuff, regarding the exterior design, is that the brand new Mustang will use of a newly developed rear-drive platform, which is known for its code name S550 and which will allow an independent rear suspension.
2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 Engine
Engine options wise, we aren’t expecting any major changes to happen in this particular area, although, additional amount of horse power wouldn’t harm. It is expected that under the hood of the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 is going to be placed the 5.8-liter Trinity V-8, pretty reliable and strong motor. This engine, will, definitely, be able to pump up about 662 hp and, at the same time, to deliver 631 lb-ft of torque. Regarding the available transmissions, the GT500 should get along equipped just a single one- a six-speed manual, while the developers still thinking of the possibility to include an additional, but yet, optional, an automatic one.
Release Date & Prices of Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 2016
It is highly unlikely that this brand new variant is going to hit the global car markets till the end of this very year. Regarding the price, according the rumors will be slightly over the current price for the base model. The 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 will be priced around $ 55,000 or even, a few thousands higher.
More info on official Ford website.
