2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Base

Exterior Features

• Ground Effects/Lower Spoilers
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Rear Spoiler Color: Body-Color
• Exhaust Tip Color: Stainless Steel
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Stripes: Over-The-Top
• Stripes: Side
• Exhaust: Dual Tip
• Rear Spoiler: Lip

Comfort Features

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

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• One-Touch Windows: 2
• Reading Lights: Front
• Power Steering: Variable/Speed-proportional
• Cargo Area Light
• Cruise Control
• Multi-Function Remote: Keyless Entry
• Courtesy Lights: Door
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Audio
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual
• Power Outlet(s): Two 12V
• Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Cruise Control
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Ambient Lighting
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Capless Fuel Filler System
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

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: Twin-Tube 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
• Premium Brakes: Brembo

Drivetrain

• Limited Slip Differential: Rear
• Axle Ratio: 3.55

Stability and Traction

• Stability Control
• Traction Control

In Car Entertainment

• Infotainment: SYNC

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Watts: 500
• Total Speakers: 8
• Radio: AM/FM
• Auxiliary Audio Input: Jack
• Satellite Radio: SiriusXM

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Gauge: Boost
• Gauge: Tachometer
• Compass
• External Temperature Display
• Multi-Function Display
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Front Fog Lights
• Headlights: Auto On
• Headlights: HID/Xenon
• Headlights: Wiper Activated
• Headlights: Auto Delay Off

Tires and Rims

• Tire Type: Performance
• Tire Speed Rating: Z
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Wheels: Painted Aluminum Alloy
• Spare Tire Kit: Tire Sealant

Roof

• Convertible Rear Window: Glass
• Convertible Roof: Soft Top

Windows

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

Safety

• Impact Sensor: Post-Collision Safety System
• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Emergency Interior Trunk Release
• Programmable Safety Key

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

• Upholstery Accents: Faux Suede
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: Height
• Driver Seat Power Adjustments: 6
• Rear Headrests: 2
• Front Headrests: 2
• Upholstery: Leather
• Rear Seat Type: Bench
• Rear Headrests: Fixed
• 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
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point

Steering

• Steering Ratio: 15.7

Ford takes the 2011 Shelby GT500 to a new level in SVT high-performance, resulting in a car that has an all-new aluminum-block engine, even better driving dynamics and handling, improved fuel economy and more horsepower than ever.

The 2011 Shelby GT500 is powered by an all-new aluminum-block 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine, which produces 550 horsepower and 510 ft.-lb. of torque. The engine is 102 pounds lighter than its predecessor, delivering a better power-to-weight ratio, improved fuel economy, acceleration, handling and steering precision.

The 2011 Shelby GT500 convertible model features enhanced structural rigidity, with lateral stiffness improved by 12 percent versus the 2010 model. The V-brace has been stiffened by adding gussets.

The secondary crossmember also has been stiffened, while a front Z-brace has been added, connecting primary and secondary crossmembers. A-pillar stiffening foam has been added to increase rigidity.

The structural improvements to the 2011 convertible gave SVT the opportunity to be more sport-oriented in the chassis tuning, without trading comfort. Along with the chassis and structural improvements, the 2011 GT500 model gets standard 19-inch aluminum wheels.

For 2011, Shelby GT500 also benefits from NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) improvements. Overall road noise is reduced by 20 percent. Actions undertaken to achieve this improvement include additional sound-deadening material on either side of the instrument panel, additional sound absorption behind interior trim panels, and a rear wheel arch liner to reduce noise on gravel or wet surfaces -- all resulting in the driver hearing more exhaust and engine sound and less road and air noise.