2007 Ford Shelby GT500

2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Coupe Fast forward to now, and at a glance Ford is reviving that same formula: a stronger engine in a Mustang, delivering more power, more torque, better handling, and more visual intimidation.nA little bit of history repeating, right? Well, yes. But that's at a glance. Technology hasn't exactly stood still since the last GT500 rolled out of a showroom in 1970, and even though this revival preserves a good old live axle rear suspension, a mechanical tradition that has all but disappeared in current passenger cars, its mechanical credentials are fully contemporary. Not to mention seriously potent. Car and Driver, July 2005, first test of the 2007 GT500 For consignment, a 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe with a title verified 25,619 miles. This one wasn't quite fast enough for a previous owner, so modifications were made resulting in a proven 754 horsepower and some cosmetic add ons that have this Shelby standing out from the stock versions, and resulting in multiple show wins in the past two years. Exterior From straight on nothing unusual here, as the Performance White paint and Vista Blue stripes, gaping black intakes, integrated fog lamps, and the poised Cobra on the grille all pretty typical for a GT500. Swing over to the side of the car and extra cladding covers side pipes with dual tips on each side and extends the rear quarter panel for a road racing profile. 18-inch Weld Wheels are very dramatic and have staggered tires that are from late 2022 or newer, and the stock wheels come with the car. Out back, that rear cladding turns the corner and extends the valance, flanking the splitter, and white trim pieces have been added to the tail lights. Let's not ignore the aggressive looking quarter window scoops and of course, the GT stripe over the rocker panels. A scuff on the chin and a single paint imperfection are the only flaws we see on the exterior. Interior The perforated door inserts of this generation Mustang are well known for coming loose, the glue wearing out over time, and the high performance GT500 is not spared this process as there is evidence on the otherwise clean, black door panels. The front buckets are black leather with pleated inserts supported by mildly swollen side supports and these, along with the rear 2+2, are in great condition, as you would expect. An airbag fits in a badged circle in the center of the steering wheel which is wrapped in leather and stitched with red. Ahead of you, the straight forward gauge package with red needles that light up and the SVT acronym accenting the tachometer. The center stack begins with a Shaker 1000 AM/FM/6 CD radio and standard A/C knobs, then the red stitching makes its way to the boot of the stout shifter, white ball with blue stripes, in the center console while black carpet below is protected by Shelby branded mats. The charcoal foam backed headliner above is clean and the trunk contains a carpeted, fitted covering with the Shelby GT500 logo, presenting in spotless condition, like the rest of the interior. It contains the large Shaker 1000 subwoofer. Drivetrain Under the hood is the 5.4 liter DOHC V8 with a Trinity TVS supercharger, VMP twinjet 67mm throttle body, JLT cold air intake, and Innovators West crank pulley. The fuel injectors are from a 2014 GT500 and the whole beast mode motor is mated to a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission routing power to the built rear end, a 8.8 Ford unit with Yukon 4.11 gears and Moser axles. American Racing headers have been added. This tasty little build was dyno'd at 754 horsepower. Undercarriage Clean underneath with Cervini's stainless exhaust and sidepipes taking the spotlight. By the way, the original exhaust will come with the car. Power disc brakes, of course, are at all four wheels with Brembos employed up front. Suspension includes Macpherson struts in front and a 3 link with coil springs and panhard bar in back. Drive-Ability We've represented