Well, that’s probably because the Ford GT has just over 640 horses while the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 here, packs 700+ horsepower from its supercharged 5.2-litre V8.
There are some enhancements under the hood. To keep the intake air cooler, and deliver a lower center of gravity, the team apparently inverted a 2.65-litre roots-type supercharger with an air-to-liquid intercooler tucked neatly in the V8 engine valley.
All that power and torque is channeled to the carbon fibre driveshaft via Tremec 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which can shift in less than 100 milliseconds. This dual-clutch transmission is designed for a number of drive modes, including normal, slippery, sport, drag and track, and features line-lock and rpm-selectable launch control through selectable Track Apps, Ford said.
The new Shelby GT500 is claimed to be capable of mid-three-second 0-60 mph (96.5 km/h) and sub-11-second quarter-mile scores. Interiors pack a 12-inch full-color LCD instrument cluster, while a custom-tuned 12-speaker B&O Play premium audio system is optional. All of this is controlled via an 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen featuring SiriusXM and FordPass Connect. More options include Recaro racing seats and power-adjustable seating with Miko suede inserts.
The Shelby GT500 takes advantage of revised suspension geometry, a new electronic power steering unit and lighter-weight coil springs front and rear. Next-generation active MagneRide suspension is baked-in too.
The 420 mm two-piece rotors are claimed to be the largest of any domestic sports coupe—plus larger Brembo 6-piston calipers. With 20% more swept area than the Shelby GT350’s, these brakes have more than 30% additional thermal mass in the front corners, Ford said. Custom Ford Performance-spec Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires are standard.
Two packages are offered for the new Shelby GT500. The Handling Package includes adjustable strut top mounts and spoiler with Gurney flap. For the truly hardcore, the Carbon Fiber Track Package features exposed 20-inch carbon fiber wheels with 0.5-inch wider rear wheels (20 x 11-inch front and 20 x 11.5-inch rear), custom Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, adjustable exposed carbon fiber GT4 track wing and splitter wickers with integrated dive plane. The rear seat is deleted to reduce weight.
Front fascia openings are more than doubled versus the Shelby GT350, while six heat exchangers are stuffed-in to increase cooling pack airflow by more than 50%. A massive 31 x 28-inch louvered hood vent features a removable aluminum rain tray for better air extraction and increased downforce.
“With a double front grille opening and 50% more cooling pack airflow versus the Shelby GT350, along with the most advanced aero components and downforce we’ve ever offered, every millimeter of Shelby GT500’s fastback design is aimed at improving performance,” said Melvin Betancourt, Ford Design Manager.
Also, check out the 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350
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