2008 Shelby GT500 Mustang Test Drive

The Best of Modern Day Shelby Muscle

• 0-60 mph in 4.5 Seconds
  
• The Sound of the Supercharger
  
• It Looks Fast
  
• It IS Fast
  
• The GT500 Seats
  
• People Like Talking about the Car
  

What I Didn’t Like:

• The Live-Rear Axle When you Hit a Pot Hole or Bump
  
• The GT500 Premium Trim Package Costs Extra
  

Who should buy the 2008 Shelby GT500 Mustang:

• Car Collectors
  
• Shelby Enthusiasts
  
• Buyers in the Market for a Quality Sports Car $50k + Range
  

Who should not buy the 2008 Shelby GT500 Mustang:

• Daily Drivers Looking for a Budget Performance Car
  
• People Who Live Near Roads with Many Pot Holes and Bumps
  
• Anyone looking to buy at MSRP or Below
  

• Body style: Coupe-Passenger Sports Car
  
• Seating capacity: 4
  
• Base Price: $41,930
  
• Model tested/price: 2008 Shelby GT500 / $47,955
  
• Base engine: 5.4L Supercharged 4V V8 Engine
  
• Optional engine: None
  
• Premium fuel required? Yes
  
• Transmission: Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual
  
• Driveline: Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
  
• EPA fuel economy estimates: 14 MPG city/20 MPG highway
  
• Where built: Flat Rock, Michigan
  
• Standard safety equipment: 2nd Generation Front airbags, side-air bags, ABS traction control, latch child safety system, remote keyless entry
  
• Major standard features: Sport bucket seats w/embossed cobra logo, Shaker 500 audio system, Light-toned cluster gauges, Air conditioning, SVT tuned suspension, Brembo front brakes, dual tuned stainless-steel exhaust x-pipe, high performance tires, 18”x9.5” bright machined aluminum wheels, Shelby GT500 badging, LeMans top stripes, GT500 side stripes, aluminum hood with extractors, rear decklid spoiler, fog lamps, rear window defroster
  
• Major options: Sirius satellite radio with 6 months subscription, Ambient lighting, HID Headlights, DVD Navigation System, GT500 Premium Trim Package
  
• Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain
  
• Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 5 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance
  

Best rivals:

• 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
  
• 2008 Corvette Z06
  
• 2008 Shelby GT500KR