2006 NAIAS: 2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

[Northstar]

2007 GT500 Info and Pics from MPH-Online

Key Features:

- 475-horsepower 5.4-liter supercharged V8

- "Roots-type" supercharger providing 8.5 pounds per square inch of boost

- 6-speed manual gearbox

[Cadillacfan]

Nothing new since this has been around since last auto season. At lease we know what the official production version looks like. Still, it could've used a better radio.

[jbartley]

Nothing new since this has been around since last auto season.  At lease we know what the official production version looks like.  Still, it could've used a better radio.

or perhaps automatic climate control? how unfortunate!

[Cadillacfan]

Indeed. I hope Ford spends more money on it's Radio and HVAC controls in the future because they make good interiors look cheap.

Edited January 8, 2006 by Cadillacfan

[mphmag]

guys you realize it says 4 7 5 hp!?!?

nothing new? before it was over 425. That is unreal. And we replaced the first image on mph with a new one. in white. HOT!

[Guest Josh]

And we replaced the first image on mph with a new one. in white. HOT!

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

"Dave you're such a whore!"

[Cadillacfan]

guys you realize it says 4 7 5 hp!?!?

nothing new? before it was over 425. That is unreal. And we replaced the first image on mph with a new one. in white. HOT!

I hadn't even noticed that. That's pretty sweet.

[mphmag]

I am a whore. I never denied that. But seriously. who's heard of 475 hp in a mustang for probably $40K.

Z06 = 505 hp.

these are seriously crazy hp wars.

[pow]

I am a whore. I never denied that. But seriously. who's heard of 475 hp in a mustang for probably $40K.

Z06 = 505 hp.

these are seriously crazy hp wars.

Nobody celebrates the second person to run a 4-minute mile, even if he's cheaper.

[mphmag]

Nobody celebrates the second person to run a 4-minute mile, even if he's cheaper.

well I think a few more people can afford $40K than $60K

that said I love the Z06. fastest car I've ever driven.

[loki]

not laughing at the hp number, but i wonder what kinda of # gm could get w/ the 5.3 supercharged...now that'd be a hp war.

oh and, yeah, nice..but i've lost interest in the mustangs w/i a year after they updated the body...never liked the last gen either lol

Edited January 8, 2006 by loki

[The O.C.]

I am a whore. I never denied that. But seriously. who's heard of 475 hp in a mustang for probably $40K.

Z06 = 505 hp.

these are seriously crazy hp wars.

Neat car....I don't think it will hurt Corvette's bragging rights though.

Being significantly heavier than a C6, I predict performance comparable to a base C6.....0-60 in the low 4's.....1/4mile in the mid 12's.

Z06 should still remain King of the Hill.

[FUTURE_OF_GM]

Looks like they cheaped it on a few details... (DAMN YOU FORD!!! Just like GM: you get a homerun, then milk it and cheapen it for all it's worth)

And what's up with the HUGE badging... Is it the 70's all over again?!?!?!

Anyway... It's still Mustang cool and should be a blast to drive. I'm sure they'll sell every one they make.

Is it just me or do those wheels look tiny? Maybe the design or something (I haven't read the specs yet to see what size they actually are)

[razoredge]

Thats going to be some beast and it will prove itself. The current Mustangs are setting up quite nicely on the track. Shelby never disappoints. Good job Ford, until recently I have not truely liked a Mustang since 1970.

[Chevy Tough]

A more better wheel package wouldve been more better then the same wheel from the GT.

[z28luvr01]

Is it just me or do those wheels look tiny? Maybe the design or something (I haven't read the specs yet to see what size they actually are)

Neither. It's the rest of the car that appears big and bloated.