| Forty years following the Cobra's introduction, it | | | | The fabric top of the GT500 convertible is made |
| remains among the most brutish cars ever | | | | from the same material as used on the Jaguar |
| produced. Just like the old days, the Shelby | | | | XK. The top is available in black only, matching |
| GT500 is available in a coupe and a convertible. | | | | both the black-and-crimson and the |
| The engine was upped to a 5.4-liter, V-8 block | | | | black-and-crimson interior packages. The |
| with overhead cams and four valves per cylinder | | | | tachometer is on the right instead of the left to |
| with a supercharger and an intercooler, giving the | | | | offer the driver a better view of the levels while |
| GT500 500 horsepower. Its transmission is a | | | | shifting gears. All gauges are light-faced to ensure |
| six-speed manual and, believe it or not, it gets | | | | easy visibility, and the front seats are bolstered |
| over 20 miles per gallon on the highway. | | | | compared to other Mustangs to improve lateral |
| The suspension, which is the same setup that | | | | support. |
| brought Ford the 2005 Grand-Am Cup, coupled | | | | A cobra is displayed on the airbag cover of the |
| with stiffer stabilizer bars and coil-over | | | | steering wheel and embossed onto the front |
| MacPherson struts with reverse ensures smooth, | | | | seats. A GT500 Performance Interior Trim |
| stable handling. Eye appeal and functionality are | | | | Package is optional. It features a leather-wrapped |
| balanced well. The rear spoiler is designed to | | | | and stitched instrument panel brow and a center |
| provide substantial downforce at high speeds and | | | | console. Upgraded door armrests and aluminum |
| the heat extractors on the hood, albeit great | | | | pedal covers also are included. |
| visually, are there to maximize displacement of | | | | This car is awesome! |
| the heat generated by the monstrous engine. | | | | |