2010 Ford Shelby GT500

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June 24, 2009

Top Speed: 155 mph
Acceleration: 4.6s to sixty miles per hour
Engine Size: 5.4-liter four-cam 32-valve V-8
Power: 540 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Price at time of writing: $48,175

This month, Ford rolls out the 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 and sets the bar high for sports car manufacturers. This 540 hp beauty is named for legendary car designer, Carroll Shelby. Selling for $48 000 the car is on the affordable side.

The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 features a very powerful 5.4 liter V8 muscle that commands the road. A top speed of 155mph is what this car manages with a best acceleration of 4,5.5 quarter seconds at 0 to 62 mph. Car Rental South Africa.

This is an incredible feeling to be behind the wheel of such a powerful 540 bhp engine.

And this car is not just about powerful engine performance, She’s a looker too. This model has a distinctive “face” that includes an aluminum hood that features a single central large vent hood. As in all powerful cars the engine needs as much cooling as possible and the design was geared to reach that objective. BMW Cars For Sale. This is essential for such a powerful car as this. The new model also features a sleek body type that’s a far cry from old style Mustangs. Just like in its hey days the stripes on the sides are hand painted.

Ford’s new design handles like a charm on the roadways and especially takes corners well, thanks to the carefully designed new type of Tokico front strut paired with new Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires. Most people will enjoy driving this car as it is so fun and this includes race drivers who are in the serious business of winning races. The car comes only in a 6 speed standard transmission so already it will be a hit among classic car drivers who want to feel the engine power in their hands ass they shift and maneuver this 3917 lb beauty along the winding back roads. Nissan Hardbody for sale

This new car model is budget friendly too, coming within range of the Corvette and other sporty vehicles this year. Fuel consumption varies between 14 to 22 mpg. Definately the drive has been improved from the previous model and the sound has been muted a bit. This will not cause havoc with neighbors on an early Sunday morning.

Overall, look for great consumer reviews of this beautiful car at shows and fine Ford dealerships around the country. The 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 is sure to be a hit with both car collectors and auto consumers looking for something a little out of the ordinary this year.

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