2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Good For "Only" 155 MPH: 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Hang on to your hairplugs. The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 has the same 650 horsepower supercharged 5.8L V8 making 600 lb-ft of torque. But unlike the 200 mph coupe, the ‘vert will only top out at 155 mph. The vert does get 6-piston Brembo brakes, a carbon fiber driveshaft, an upgraded clutch, electronically adjustable Bilstein shocks and a Motley Crue Greatest Hits CD in the Shaker audio system.

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  • Ryoku75 Ryoku75 on Feb 08, 2012

    If they're going to ruin the top speed they may as well just drop a 6 in it or not make the car.

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    • Ryoku75 Ryoku75 on Feb 08, 2012

      @mnm4ever Well what else is it good for? Its a Mustang so it handles like junk, it has boxy aerodynamics, weights a lot, and costs a lot. Now having a Mustang that can go 200mph out of the box? Thats cool! having a Mustang thats been neutered? Not cool. If I want a Shelby thats quick in stop light races I'll go grab a Shelby GLH or a Daytona.

  • Geozinger Geozinger on Feb 08, 2012

    Wait, I thought the Kia Optima was going to get the Motley Crue CD as standard...

  • Zackman Zackman on Feb 08, 2012

    "6-piston Brembo brakes, a carbon fiber driveshaft, an upgraded clutch, electronically adjustable Bilstein shocks and a Motley Crue Greatest Hits CD in the Shaker audio system." That all sounds quite impressive and inviting, but you lost me at "Motley Crue..." No deal!

    • Derek Kreindler Derek Kreindler on Feb 08, 2012

      Last time I had a GT500 Coupe, I opted for Neil Young, but I think ragtop buyers are more of the Posion/Whitesnake/Crue demographic.

  • Detroit-Iron Detroit-Iron on Feb 08, 2012

    My cousin's friend's brother took a convertible 'Vette up to GPS verified 150 with the top up. Other than being pretty loud it was fine, or so he told me.

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