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Post by: Catman on September 29, 2005, 11:10:24 AM

2007 Shelby GT500 convertible
Here's the next pony in the Ford Mustang corral, the 2007 Shelby GT500 convertible, which arrives next summer alongside its stablemate, the GT500 coupe. Set for a Detroit auto show premiere in January, the drop-top GT500 gets the same hardware as the coupe: a supercharged 5.4-liter V8 producing upward of 450 hp, making it the most powerful factory-built Mustang convertible ever. Ford says the convertible weighs in at only 150 pounds more than the coupe, and features a cloth top (vs. the vinyl top on the standard GT convertible). The legendary Carroll Shelby is at the helm.

(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/gt500_droptop/images/01.jpg)

(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/gt500_droptop/images/02.jpg)

(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/gt500_droptop/images/03.jpg)

(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/gt500_droptop/images/04.jpg)

(http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/galleries/gt500_droptop/images/05.jpg)

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Post by: Tom on September 29, 2005, 12:56:04 PM

Awesome.

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Post by: Fire It Up on September 29, 2005, 12:58:22 PM

:rockon:

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Post by: Tom on September 29, 2005, 01:03:09 PM

I'm waiting for someone to say something like "Sexy! And the car's not bad either."

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Post by: Fire It Up on September 29, 2005, 01:03:48 PM

LOL

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Post by: Raza on September 29, 2005, 01:43:11 PM

This is precisely the car that I want. It fits all of my needs.

When does it come out?

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Post by: mazda6er on September 29, 2005, 02:02:33 PM

QuoteI'm waiting for someone to say something like "Sexy! And the car's not bad either."

Man, I'd like to exhibit some body roll on that chassis! ;) Oh, and I want to drive the Stang, too. :lol:

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Post by: Raghavan on September 29, 2005, 04:05:14 PM

I'll take a coupe, please. Or better yet, a Zoh6. :praise:

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Post by: footoflead on September 29, 2005, 05:59:55 PM

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

I love it... B)

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Post by: TBR on September 29, 2005, 08:08:57 PM

QuoteThis is precisely the car that I want. It fits all of my needs.

When does it come out?

Do you have reading comprehension problems or something? This is the first complete sentence in this thread:
"Here's the next pony in the Ford Mustang corral, the 2007 Shelby GT500 convertible, which arrives next summer alongside its stablemate, the GT500 coupe."

;) :lol:

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Post by: thewizard16 on September 29, 2005, 10:42:35 PM

Wow he's old. Nice car, though.

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Post by: saxonyron on September 30, 2005, 06:46:53 AM

If this car doesn't get your blood flowing, chances are you're dead! 450 HP in a Shelby-tuned rocket? Where's my disposable income when I need it!!

(My Expedition has the same 5.4L V8, delivering 260 HP. They've shredded another 190 HP out of it? My God, what they must have done to that motor! I'll bet it sounds incredible - even with the Supercharger whine. B) )

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Post by: Ron From Regina on September 30, 2005, 08:21:25 AM

I can't believe the car, that is supposed to be king of the Mustangs, doesn't come with the interior upgrade package (unless it is just on this test car.)

The black plastic interior doesn't do it for me.

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Post by: thewizard16 on September 30, 2005, 10:17:20 AM

QuoteI can't believe the car, that is supposed to be king of the Mustangs, doesn't come with the interior upgrade package (unless it is just on this test car.)

The black plastic interior doesn't do it for me.

Oh, I hadn't noticed that. I just assumed it'd have the GT interior. <_<

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Post by: Ron From Regina on September 30, 2005, 10:28:01 AM

QuoteOh, I hadn't noticed that. I just assumed it'd have the GT interior. <_<

The GT was available with and without. Without the interior looks way to cheap, IMO.
Unfortunatly, only about 30% of 05 GT's actually had it, and is why I had to wait almost 6 months for my car, as this feature was back ordered, forever.

Without:
(http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/shows/05autoshow/mustangs/2005/1114-10.jpg)

With:
(http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/05/Don-14.jpg)

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Post by: TBR on September 30, 2005, 11:49:12 AM

I think it actually looks better without the chrome. I have never wanted an American car like I want this one, will someone loan me 40k? ;)

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Post by: JYODER240 on September 30, 2005, 12:24:26 PM

somebody help me! i don't know whats wrong but this car does nothing for me. I love the coupe but the convertable just looks kinda...blah.

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Post by: JYODER240 on September 30, 2005, 12:25:47 PM

Edit: double post

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Post by: TBR on September 30, 2005, 12:26:50 PM

I think I actually prefer the convertible, which is unusual since I normally don't care for convertibles.

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Post by: Raza on September 30, 2005, 01:49:50 PM

You know, I don't like the front fascia on the GT500 models. The normal GT is nicer.

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Post by: SJ_GTI on September 30, 2005, 01:57:48 PM

Expected Price of the Coupe?

It would be nice to see a comparison between the GT500 coupe and the Charger SRT-8.

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Post by: Raza on September 30, 2005, 02:14:34 PM

40 grand even, I hear.

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Post by: thewizard16 on September 30, 2005, 02:39:55 PM

QuoteYou know, I don't like the front fascia on the GT500 models. The normal GT is nicer.

Agreed. I like the GT, I'd only seen the "with" interior option. I don't know why they couldn't have given that car the other engine offerings. (with some sporty looking exterior modifications, of course)

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Post by: Catman on September 30, 2005, 03:42:53 PM

I think the interior probably looks better in person, it supposedly has a leather covered dash, etc. B)

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Post by: TBR on September 30, 2005, 08:08:20 PM

Okay, just noticed the hood vents. Those look very tacky :(

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Post by: Raza on October 01, 2005, 08:45:40 AM

Yeah, I don't dig the vents. Should have gone with hood colored louvres a la Jag XKR.

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Post by: Raghavan on October 02, 2005, 08:56:34 PM

Maybe they'll sell it with a body color option...

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