Ford Shelby GT500 Review (2014)
Whats New For 2014
New Cars Reviews - The ford mustang shelby gt500
currently offers heated front seats as customary.
Introduction
There may be bound sounds which
can have a driving enthusiast drool like one in every of pavlovs famous dogs.
Firing up a 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500, for instance, elicits a throaty
rumble thus intoxicating that each car fan about is liable to actually come up
located within driveway.
Lest anyone assume its a few mere
poser, this over-the-top mustang variant delivers the bite to actually back up
that bark. The shelby gt500s supercharged v8 cranks out an astonishing 662
horsepower, creating it one of the powerful v8 ever squeezed within the hood
associated with a production car. In practical terms, that translates to
actually a 0-60 mph time of simply 4 seconds while a high speed of a little
over 200 mph, numbers that set it on par with exotic supercars with six-figure
value tags.
To actually complement all that
power, the gt500 gets a light-weight carbon-fiber driveshaft, upgraded brakes,
beefed-up suspension bits and also the latest goodyear eagle f1 supercar g :2
tires. Adding the out there svt performance and track choice packages helps
boost the cars abilities with electronically adjustable shock absorbers, firmer
springs and enhanced cooling regarding the engine and transmission.
Now and then, though, the gt500,
as sensible because it is, will seem as if its hampered by your limitations of
one's basic mustang platform design. Its a capable handling car, other then
with its low-tech, solid rear axle suspension design, the shelby gt500 cant
match the handling confidence youd get along with the 2013 chevrolet camaro zl1
and its absolutely freelance suspension. So much as'>as much as everyday
annoyances are involved, theres the stangs underwhelming interior design (
which is certainly far more associated with an issue with the gt500s higher
beginning value ) too as tall rear-end gearing that may build smoothly pulling
away issued from a stop tricky.
The 2014 ford shelby gt500 isnt
the ultimate max-attack muscle car vying in exchange for attention, either.
Topping that list happens to be the camaro zl1, that isnt as quick within the
straight line other then did best the mustang within the recent edmunds
comparison check. The 2013 dodge challenger srt8 cant match either the ford or
chevy in terms of horsepower numbers or raw acceleration, other then its
certainly their equal when it comes to actually sensible, clean hooligan fun
and old-school muscle car cool.
Though we wish the shelby gt500
experienced a nicer cabin and felt a lot of composed going around corners,
within the finish, these big-power muscle cars are all of your gut reaction.
And if you need a really fast coupe or convertible utilizing a beefcake v8 and
styling to actually match, the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 is exhausting to
actually beat.
Body Designs, Trim Levels, And Options
The 2014 ford mustang shelby
gt500 may be a high-performance model offered in coupe or convertible body
designs while a only trim level.
Customary features embrace
19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels ; xenon headlights ; foglights ; an
aluminum hood with heat extractor ; a rear spoiler ; air-conditioning ; leather
upholstery with faux-suede trim ; full power accessories ; a six-way power
driver seat ; heated front seats ; a leather- and suede-trimmed steering wheel
; cruise management ; an auto-dimming rearview mirror ; adjustable multicolor
ambient lighting ; fords sync voice-control system ; and an eight-speaker sound
system with satellite radio, a usb port and an audio input jack.
Choices embrace an svt
performance package that includes unique wheels, a torsen limited-slip rear
differential, electronically controlled shock absorbers, upgraded springs and
stabilizer bars, while a unique shift knob. The svt track pack ( coupes solely
) bundles oil, transmission and differential coolers. An out there electronics
package adds dual-zone automatic climate management, a navigation system and hd
radio. Stand-alone choices embrace manual-adjustment recaro front sport seats,
a glass roof ( coupes solely ) and an upgraded audio system with 9 speakers.
Powertrains And Performance
With the heart on your 2014 ford
mustang shelby gt500 may be a supercharged 5. 8-liter v8 that puts out 662 hp
and 631 pound-feet of torque. Power goes onto the rear wheels by method of the
only real transmission offered, a six-speed manual gearbox. Epa fuel economy
estimates are 15 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 18 combined.
In edmunds performance tests, the
gt500 posted a 0-60 mph time of simply 4 seconds thats quicker compared to the
camaro zl1 and challenger srt8.
Safety
Commonplace safety features by
the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 embody antilock disc brakes, traction and
stability management and side-impact airbags for front seat passengers. In
government crash tests, the regular mustang earned full safety rating of four
stars ( out of every a attainable 5 ), with four stars for total front-impact
protection and 4 stars for total side-impact protection. In insurance institute
for highway safety crash tests, the mustang coupe earned a prime score of
excellent for frontal-offset collision protection while a second-best
acceptable for side-impact protection.
Interior Design And Special Features
For many of its menacing exterior
styling, the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 appearance plain within. The fact
is, if it werent regarding the leather- and faux-suede-trimmed seats and steering
wheel, you would possibly not realize that youre in fords top-of-the-line
mustang. Syncs voice activation features greatly simplify operation of audio,
phone and navigation systems. The buttons themselves dont feature a
significantly solid feel, though, and a significant share on your door panels
and center console is taken up by arduous plastic.
One feature the mustang lacks may
be a telescoping steering wheel, though thankfully, most drivers ought to able
to actually realize a comfortable seating position. We recommend paying
regarding the optional recaro sport seats, that give considerably higher
support throughout aggressive driving. The downside onto the recaros is you
provide along the gt500s commonplace power adjustments and seat heaters.
As for most alternative sport
coupes and convertibles, the shelby gt500s rear seat is cramped and hard to
access. Coupes feature split-folding rear seatbacks ( though the pass-through
is narrow ), and convertibles have fixed rear seats. Trunk house may be a
decent 13. 4 cubic feet on coupe models. Convertible buyers can have to
actually pack lightweight, clearly as the folding prime mechanism shrinks
capability to actually 9. 6 cubic feet.
Driving Impressions
With its 662-hp v8 while a
claimed 200-mph prime finish, saying the 2014 ford mustang shelby gt500 is fast
and fun is like saying yellowstone may be a pretty park. Its simply a trifle
bonkers to believe that that you might want to go see your native ford dealer
and get a mustang thats throwing down nearly as abundant power currently being
a lamborghini aventador.
Many of the gt500s appeal is lost
within the whole transition from concept to actually reality, though. The tall
gearing, that ford uses to actually get those impressive 0-60 times ( in 1st
gear ) and top-speed numbers, helps it be hard to achieve swish launches
whether or not youre with the drag strip or dropping off of the kid at faculty.
( our best 0-60 time was accomplished by using the check cars programmable
launch management system, as our trained drivers had to actually concede that
these were unable to actually manage wheelspin additionally clearly as the cars
electronics. ) once youre underway, the transmissions notchy feel and tendency
to actually resist aggressive shifts between 1st and 2nd gears can possibly be
frustrating.
Though fords svt engineers have
gone to actually nice lengths to provide the shelby gt500 handling on par with
its large power output, the shelby will still be at a trifle the most
disadvantage as a result of its solid rear axle suspension design, which can
certainly build the car feel unsettled in bumpy corners. Outward visibility is
higher than that on your camaro zl1 or challenger srt8, other then its still
restricted enough that driving fast on winding back roads takes a good quantity
of nerve.
If you do in fact need to drive
it day-after-day, the 2014 ford shelby gt500 can oblige as long as youre ready
to take many sacrifices. Its ride quality is acceptable for the style of car.
Tire and road noise are similarly livable, other then dont expect luxury car
levels of quiet. The gt500 may be a pony car, and it also sounds like one.
