Fords
Special Vehicle Team (SVT) engineers
are taking high performance to a new
level with the 2011 Ford Shelby
GT500, resulting in a car that has
an all-new aluminum-block engine,
even better driving dynamics and
handling, improved fuel economy and
more horsepower than ever.
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Senior
Editor Matt Stone gets a tour of the Shelby factory
in Las Vegas and gets a sneak peek at the all new
2011 Ford Shelby GT350.
2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe
The 2011 Shelby GT500 is powered
by an all-new aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine,
which produces 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque, a 10
horsepower increase versus the 2010 model. The engine also is
102 pounds lighter than its predecessor, delivering a better
power-to-weight ratio, improved fuel economy, acceleration,
handling and steering precision.
Tires - Hundreds of
wheels &
tires for
your car in stock, check out the online wheel choosing tool to
see how your car will look with the new wheels.
Auto Parts - Many of the
cars in our car videos have performance parts ranging from exhaust
systems, intakes, performance chips,
brakes,
suspension, and other parts that will make your
car go fast and corner great. Visit out parts section for performance
parts.
Car
insurance
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insurance. The company receives much of its new business through
referrals from current policyholders; the average annual renewal rate of
existing policyholders is over 90%.
