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With Ford mustang gt500 coupe recaro seats its undoubtedly the most potent Mustang on the block, although not necessarily the fastest. In our testing, the Shelby GT500 took 4.1 seconds to hit 60 mph, while the Mustang Boss 302 took only 4.0 seconds.

 Since the Shelby is so powerful, avoiding bogging down or turning the rear tires into wisps of smoke is a struggle. The Shelby GT500 takes 12.4 seconds at 115.8 mph to tackle the quarter mile and can come to a dead stop from 60 mph in just 103 feet, thanks to its Brembo brakes.

The Shelby GT500 can also pull 1.01 g during lateral acceleration, making it easier to tackle corners.

Ford only had minor changes to the king-of-the-Mustang-hill The 2012 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 includes several new features. Among the additions to the Mustang Shelby GT500 are three... driver-selectable steering modes (sport, normal, and Comfort) and a new interior upgrade kit.

 The optional interior upgrade kit includes the same Recaro racing seats available in the Mustang Boss 302, except on the Shelby GT500, which are wrapped in leather, not cloth.

A 5.4-liter powers the Mustang Shelby GT500 supercharged V-8 engine produces 550 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque. Combined with a six-speed manual transmission, the V-8 accelerates the Mustang Shelby GT500 from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds, depending on traction..

The quarter-mile comes quickly, too, with the Shelby GT500 taking 12.4 seconds at 115.8 mph. Coming to a dead stop from 60 mph takes the Mustang Shelby GT500 just 103 feet.

The Shelby GT500 excels on both twisty roads and drag strips.; during our testing, the Shelby Mustang consistently pulled 1.01 g on the skidpad, thanks to its super sticky Goodyear Tires.

 Although the Mustang Shelby GT500 is by no means a fuel-miser (15 mpg city/23 mpg highway), buyers should be happy to know that 2011 and newer Shelby GT500s are the first modern Shelbys without a federally mandated gas guzzler tax.

Body Styles: Coupe, convertible

Engine: 5.4L Supercharged V-8

Transmission: 6-speed manual

Models: Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

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The 550-hp Mustang Shelby GT500 gets minor changes this year. Newly standard on all Shelby GT500s are three driver-selectable steering modes.

 The three modes are Comfort, which lightens steering effort and lessens road feel; Sport, which gives the driver the most steering feel and requires the most effort; and Normal, which balances the other two.

The interior upgrade kit is newly available for 2012. The interior upgrade kit includes leather-wrapped Recaro seats designed to keep the driver secure during aggressive driving. 

The retro-themed Mustang Shelby GT500 shares most of its features with other models in the Mustang lineup.

However, it stands out with a unique front bumper, grille, hood, wheels, and spoiler. Additionally, the GT500 offers contrasting hood and side stripe options.

 that are available in most colors. Standard GT500s ride on 19-inch aluminum five-spoke wheels, while those with the SVT Performance Package get mean-looking black 19-inch front and 20-inch rear forged aluminum wheels.

With a two-plus-two seating arrangement and stylish, retro touches, the interior of the Shelby GT500 is the standard affair. The optional interior upgrade kit is new for 2012.

The interior upgrade kit includes Recaro racing seats from the Mustang Boss 302 to help the driver stay in place during aggressive driving.

Unlike in the Mustang Boss 302, the Recaros in the Shelby GT500 are available in leather, with color-coordinated stripes to match the Shelby GT500’s exterior paint color.

2011 – 2014 Mustang Popular Color Combinations 

• Factory Black Trim >> Select Black
• Factory Black Trim >> Select Black with Red Stripe
• Factory Black Trim >> Select Black with Charcoal Black Suede Stripe
• Factory Black Trim >> Select Red with Black Stripe

Important Ordering Notes

 Front row-only options are available for customers who have performed a rear seat delete or are using the Recaro bucket seats in a restoration or hot rod project.

Please see another listing for Ford Mustang models equipped with the standard V6 and GT front bucket seats. Call 1 855 289 5467 for assistance or to place your order by telephone.

Returns and Exchanges

Please note that all of our upholstery packages are custom-manufactured to order based on your selections and are non-returnable.

 A comprehensive 3-year, 36,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty covers any defects in artistry. Warranty registration and care instructions are included in your package.

To help novice (and distracted) drivers avoid driving the high-horsepower Shelby GT500 into trees, Ford’s AdvanceTrac electronic stability control system is standard equipment on this Mustang.

 The Mustang Shelby GT500 comes from the factory with dual front airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags. Like all Mustangs, the Shelby GT500 comes standard with Ford’s SOS Post-Crash Alert System, which will flash the GT500’s signal lights and sound its horn in the event that the vehicle is involved in an accident.