Saturday, February 17, 2007

2007 Ford Shelby GT500



2007 Ford

Shelby GT500


Starting MSRP $40,930 – $45,755

Snapshot

EPA Fuel Economy:
City: 15 Highway: 21
Available Engines:
500-hp, 5.4-liter V-8
Available Transmissions: 6-speed manual w/OD

New or Notable

What We Like

What We Don't

Plenty of power for the money (GT)
High-performance Shelby GT500
Five-speed manual or automatic (six-speed manual in GT500)
Coupe or convertible body styles
Standard audio input jack
New exterior colors
Available DVD navigation system
+Classic looks
+Refined handling
+Ergonomics improved over prior models
+GT's V-8 power
+V-8 exhaust note (though some find it excessive)
-V6 automatic disappointing
-No side curtain airbag option
-No light, storage or cupholders in backseat
-Optional gauges too dim in sunlight
-Manual gearshift slightly balky
-Poor rear visibility
-Premium fuel required in GT500

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