2008 Ford Shelby GT500 Base

Exterior Features

• Rear Spoiler
• Mirror Color: Black
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Body-Color
• Rear Spoiler Color: Body-Color
• Grille Color: Black
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Stripes: Over-The-Top
• Stripes: Side

Comfort Features

• Dash Trim: Alloy
• Shift Knob Trim: Leather
• Shift Knob Trim: Alloy
• Steering Wheel Trim: Leather
• Interior Accents: Aluminum
• Parking Brake Trim: Leather
• Floor Mats: Front
• Floor Material: Carpet
• Door Sill Trim: Scuff Plate
• Door Trim: Vinyl

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Rear Vents: Second Row
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 1
• Reading Lights: Front
• Cruise Control
• Power Steering
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Power Outlet(s): Two 12V
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Center Console: Front Console With Armrest And Storage
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Storage: Door Pockets

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Multi-Link
• Rear Suspension Classification: Solid Live Axle
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas
• Front Stabilizer Bar: Diameter 34 Mm
• Rear Stabilizer Bar: Diameter 24 Mm

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Rear Brake Diameter: 11.8
• Front Brake Diameter: 14
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
• ABS: 4-Wheel

Drivetrain

• Limited Slip Differential: Rear
• Axle Ratio: 3.31

Stability and Traction

• Traction Control

Audio System

• In-Dash CD: 6 Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Subwoofer: 2
• Watts: 500
• Total Speakers: 8
• Radio: AM/FM

Instrumentation

• Gauge: Boost
• Clock
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Compass
• External Temperature Display
• Multi-Function Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Front Fog Lights
• Exterior Entry Lights: Approach Lamps

Tires and Rims

• Tire Profile: 45
• Wheel Locks: Front And Rear
• Tire Speed Rating: Z
• Tire Width: 255
• Wheel Diameter: 18 Inch
• Tire Prefix: P
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Tire Type: Summer Performance
• Wheels: Polished Aluminum Alloy

Windows

• Front Wipers: Intermittent
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Power Windows

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Emergency Interior Trunk Release

Airbags

• Airbag Deactivation: Occupant Sensing Passenger
• Side Airbags: Front
• Side Airbags: Head Protection Chambers
• Front Airbags: Dual

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Power

Security

• Anti-Theft System: Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Vehicle Immobilizer
• Power Door Locks
• Anti-Theft System: Perimeter Alarm
• Anti-Theft System: Interior Motion Sensor
• Anti-Theft System: Anti-Tow Sensor

Seats

• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 6
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Rear Headrests: Integrated
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
• Front Headrests: 2
• Upholstery: Leather
• Rear Seat Type: Bucket
• Front Headrests: Adjustable
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Lumbar
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: Reclining
• Front Seat Type: Sport Bucket

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front

Steering

• Steering Ratio: 15.7

Ford Mustang and Carroll Shelby bring open-air excitement to the road for the 2008 model year, as the Ford Shelby GT returns with a new convertible body style and a new standard color combination. Like all Shelby Mustang models, production will be limited to assure exclusivity for collectors.

Like all Mustang convertibles, each Shelby has supplemental bracing to give the car additional stiffness. The Shelby team also adds a stylish light bar. For 2008, a new Shelby paint combination of Vista Blue with Silver stripes is available.

The 2008 Shelby Mustang convertible models sport 18-inch polished wheels with high-performance 235/50ZR18 BF Goodrich gForce tires to maximize the suspension upgrades.

Shelby GT models are assembled at the AutoAlliance International assembly plant in Flat Rock, Mich., before being shipped to the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas for transformation.

The engine is upgraded with a Ford Racing Power Upgrade Package to increase output of the 4.6-liter V-8 to 319 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque. A high-flow exhaust system with X-pipe crossover offers better power delivery and a throaty V-8 exhaust note. Shelby GT comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst short-throw shifter. A five-speed automatic transmission is optional.