2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Summary

2008 Ford Shelby GT500

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2008 Ford Shelby GT500

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MPG City: 14 Highway: 20

Available Engines

500-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.8) 39 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Side airbags now standard
ABS standard on GT
Coupe or convertible body styles
Standard audio input jack
High-performance Shelby GT500KR
 

What We Like

+Power for the money (GT)
+Handling
+Acceleration (GT)
+Navigation option
+Classic looks
+V-8 exhaust note
 

What We Don't

-V6 automatic Mustang disappointing
-No curtain airbags
-No light, storage or cupholders in backseat
-Optional gauges too dim in sunlight
-Poor reliability history
-Poor rear visibility
 
The current-generation Mustang came out for the 2005 model year, and Ford is keeping it fresh in 2008 with new paint colors, additional safety and convenience features and yet another two versions that trade on the name of legendary racer and car developer Carroll Shelby: the Shelby GT convertible and, in the spring, the Shelby GT500KR.  Read More

2 Available Shelby GT500 Trims

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Base 2dr Coupe
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$42,330
Base 2dr Convertible
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$47,155
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