![]() Shoppers who prefer a more supportive pair of front buckets, albeit without the aforementioned functions, can opt for leather-trimmed Recaros. The latter includes a configurable 12.0-inch fully digital gauge cluster, dual-zone climate control, leather-trimmed front seats with heated and cooled cushions, and a six-way power driver's seat. Although they share a design and have comparable passenger and cargo space, the GT500 offers options such as carbon-fiber instrument panel trim and more-aggressive, Shelby-specific Recaro front buckets along with a roster of desirable standard features. The Shelby Mustang's interior is very similar to that of its mainstream counterpart. For more information about the Shelby GT500's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. The GT500 did average 20 mpg on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy test, part of our extensive testing regimen. ![]() That's less than the Camaro ZL1 and Challenger SRT Hellcat they're EPA-rated at 13/21 mpg city/highway and 13/22 mpg city/highway, respectively. The government estimates that it'll earn a measly 12 mpg city and 18 mpg highway. The Shelby GT500's 760-hp V-8 is the antithesis of fuel efficiency. King Is Back: Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR Revealed.Mustang GT500 Heritage Edition Celebrates 55 Years.Shelby American Introduces 1300-HP GT500 Code Red.Despite its racy demeanor, the GT500's standard adaptive dampers provide a merciful ride quality, too. Even when the ultimate Mustang isn't blasting down drag strips or terrorizing six-figure sports cars at the track, it makes daily driving extra exciting with its soil-your-shorts acceleration and surprisingly agile handling, considering its two-ton curb weight. Optimized for racetrack duty, the Shelby GT500 proved that modern muscle cars can post quicker lap times than more exotic machines, such as the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and Lamborghini Huracán Evo, at the most recent running of our annual Lightning Lap event. While during testing the Shelby's base wheel-and-tire setup actually provided better acceleration (hitting 60 mph in 3.4 seconds versus 3.6), the upgraded rolling stock contributed to higher cornering grip (1.13 g versus 0.99) and a shorter stop from 70 mph (142 feet versus 150). ![]() The latter was part of a comparison test with the 650-hp Chevy Camaro ZL1 1LE and 797-hp Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. We've tested a GT500 with its standard summer tires as well as the ultra-sticky rubber offered with the Carbon Fiber Track package, which includes 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels. That prodigious power twists the rear wheels through a clairvoyant seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (sorry, the mightiest Mustang isn't offered with a manual transmission). Aptly called Predator, the motor is a supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 that summons 760 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque. ![]() The most powerful engine ever stuffed into a Ford production car lurks behind the Shelby GT500's menacing mug. The available Recaro front seats don't have power adjustments or heated and cooled cushions, but they better match the car's personality and are comfortable and supportive. The Handling package allows front suspension adjustments and adds improved aero with splitter wickers and a Gurney flap. The Carbon Fiber Track Pack (20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, aerodynamic add-ons, stickier Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, and other weight-saving measures) costs $18,500, but we're extremely impressed with the GT500 even without the pricey package. The Shelby GT500 isn't only the most powerful Mustang-it's also the most expensive.
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