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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Good For "Only" 155 MPH: 2012 Chicago Auto Show
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Derek Kreindler
(IC: employee)
Published: February 8th, 2012
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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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Published February 8th, 2012 10:45 AM
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If they're going to ruin the top speed they may as well just drop a 6 in it or not make the car.
Wait, I thought the Kia Optima was going to get the Motley Crue CD as standard...
"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!
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.