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The 2010 model year, the Shelby cobra Mustang GT500 was redesigned along with the base Ford Mustang. As with the 2007–09 GT500, the 2010 includes unique front and rear fascias, hood with functional vents and unique rear spoiler. The rear spoiler includes a functional Gurney flap. Along with new exterior colors, customers have the option of extending the exterior stripes onto the seats. Production was limited to 2000 units.
The 5.4 L engines's power output was increased to 540 horsepower (403 kW) and 510 lb·ft (690 N·m) of torque with the addition of a cold air intake similar to the 08/09 GT500KR and includes a knock sensor to protect the engine if lower octane fuel is used. The 2010 GT500's fuel efficiency increased by 2 miles per gallon.
SVT re-tuned the coupe's suspension and worked with Goodyear on 19" tires with new construction, compound and tread pattern. The coupe's 19" wheels are forged for a reduction in unsprung weight. The convertible retained the 18" wheels offered on the 2007–09 GT500.
The 5.4 L engines's power output was increased to 540 horsepower (403 kW) and 510 lb·ft (690 N·m) of torque with the addition of a cold air intake similar to the 08/09 GT500KR and includes a knock sensor to protect the engine if lower octane fuel is used. The 2010 GT500's fuel efficiency increased by 2 miles per gallon.
SVT re-tuned the coupe's suspension and worked with Goodyear on 19" tires with new construction, compound and tread pattern. The coupe's 19" wheels are forged for a reduction in unsprung weight. The convertible retained the 18" wheels offered on the 2007–09 GT500.
Top Speed 262 kph (162.44 mph)
Much like the 2011 V6 and GT Mustangs, the 2011 Shelby GT500 gets an engine update with an all-new 5.4 L aluminum engine which is 102 pounds lighter than the previous cast-iron engine and uses Ford-patented plasma-coating technology (Plasma transferred wire arc). The inventors of PTWA received the 2009 IPO National Inventor of the Year award. This technology was initially patented and developed by inventors from Flame-Spray. The technology was subsequently improved upon by Ford and Flamespray.With the engine updates, not only has performance improved to 550 horsepower and 510 ft.lb. of torque, but the GT500's gas mileage has improved to 15 MPG city and 23 MPG highway, which was enough to eliminate the U.S. Gas Guzzler Tax.The final production number of the 2011 Shelby GT500 by the end of the year was 5100 units.
For 2012, a new Recaro seat option became available, otherwise everything else remained the same from the 2011. Furthermore the Sterling Gray color was no longer available. The total number of Sterling Gray colored GT500s in 2011 was 492.
Much like the 2011 V6 and GT Mustangs, the 2011 Shelby GT500 gets an engine update with an all-new 5.4 L aluminum engine which is 102 pounds lighter than the previous cast-iron engine and uses Ford-patented plasma-coating technology (Plasma transferred wire arc). The inventors of PTWA received the 2009 IPO National Inventor of the Year award. This technology was initially patented and developed by inventors from Flame-Spray. The technology was subsequently improved upon by Ford and Flamespray.With the engine updates, not only has performance improved to 550 horsepower and 510 ft.lb. of torque, but the GT500's gas mileage has improved to 15 MPG city and 23 MPG highway, which was enough to eliminate the U.S. Gas Guzzler Tax.The final production number of the 2011 Shelby GT500 by the end of the year was 5100 units.
For 2012, a new Recaro seat option became available, otherwise everything else remained the same from the 2011. Furthermore the Sterling Gray color was no longer available. The total number of Sterling Gray colored GT500s in 2011 was 492.