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New 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 features aluminum engine, skips g

MLive.com -- Ford released details Monday on its new 2011 Ford Shelby GT500, its first iteration of the classic performance car that isn't considered a gas-guzzler by the federal government.

Ford said drivers can still expect power and performance out of the Shelby Mustang, which has a 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 engine that kicks out 550 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque. However, the new engine is crafted out of aluminum, rather than cast-iron, which makes the new Shelby 102 pounds lighter than the previous edition, according to Ford.

That weight drop allows the 2011 Shelby to get 23 m.p.g. highway, compared to 22 m.p.g. for the previous Shelby Mustang. That means this will be the first Mustang that will not be subject to the government's Gas Guzzler Tax.

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pigmanTX Champion Author Houston Posts:1,282 Points:370,730 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:21:33 PM Ignore pigmanTX Report Abuse Outstanding.
rheamats05 Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,526 Points:687,850 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 7:19:08 AM Ignore rheamats05 Report Abuse good for ford
greywolves Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:6,437 Points:1,990,770 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 7:18:35 AM Ignore greywolves Report Abuse this is how progress is made. 2-3 mm down to 15 microns. saving a little weight here, less friction/drag there. that's how its done, in high end, cutting edge, niche market cars. like mustang gt, corvette, tesla and fisker. eventually you have a vehicle with these features, just like the anti locking brake system 85% of you have on your vehicle today.
Dr Gas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,419 Points:301,250 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:52:27 AM Ignore Dr Gas Report Abuse Most of you commentors are missing the point. This is a good "muscle" car, that got a face lift, got a bit faster, and still got "better" mpg's. Yes I'd agree that the numbers maybe fudged a bit, yet the Camaro and the Mustang are at war again. Remember the last 70's early 80's wars?? This is just great. And yes I don't believe anyone driving this car will get 23 mpg. Most likely it will be 15 mpg most of the time, but yet it's not the commuting car for the masses. This is a special car and built for special purposes. Why do you think they make Porshes, Lambrogini, and the rest of the "unaffordability fast" cars? Someone will buy these just for the sake of having one and the ability to go fast. The same way that they are giving out big bonuses to the investment bankers, yet I am not getting any bonus. So yes, I can't afford this car, yet it is great that they still have a market fot this kind of car!
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:4,711 Points:1,657,745 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:41:21 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse "Ford released details ... its first iteration of the classic performance car that isn't considered a gas-guzzler by the federal government" Really? I would be willing to bet the mpg figures are massaged to MAKE it fit! Who decides?
nmorman2000 Rookie Author Mississippi Posts:3 Points:2,455 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:20:01 AM Ignore nmorman2000 Report Abuse We probably won't be able to afford it.
vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,021 Points:118,085 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:05:27 AM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse I drove a Shelby Omni, and it would go like hell. You can keep your V8s.
BM4225 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,931 Points:1,669,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 1:57:35 AM Ignore BM4225 Report Abuse Any improvement here will trickle down to the masses cars.
PADI Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,840 Points:1,005,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:53:19 AM Ignore PADI Report Abuse I hope the aluminum engine stands up as well as the cast-iron one, but I'm positive it will be another great car for Ford. It is a thing of Beauuty, for those of us that appreciate the sports car look. [Edited by: PADI at 2/9/2010 5:55:45 AM EST]
RocketGeek Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:8,246 Points:1,646,160 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:44:03 AM Ignore RocketGeek Report Abuse Classic Mustang looks. I wonder what the price tag is?
farmer99 Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:118 Points:228,510 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:34:15 AM Ignore farmer99 Report Abuse steve Mcqueen would be happy
harleydoctor Champion Author Kansas Posts:4,980 Points:1,463,560 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:23:48 AM Ignore harleydoctor Report Abuse Thats all fine and dandy, but who could afford one?????????
skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:6,110 Points:1,275,980 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:23:07 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse The government must be blind.....1 mpg more for the new Shelby?....what does this prove?.........Someone is getting paid off....
hybridaholic Champion Author Appleton Posts:5,996 Points:1,096,240 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:22:17 AM Ignore hybridaholic Report Abuse I would like to see one get that 23mpg.
OriginalBudman Champion Author Barrie Posts:8,643 Points:1,784,525 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:20:36 AM Ignore OriginalBudman Report Abuse She's a beaut!
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:4,914 Points:1,278,480 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:16:43 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse My 93 Civic gets 52 MPG Highway. I am not impressed.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:24,670 Points:1,880,560 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:14:14 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse The new engine is crafted out of aluminum, rather than cast-iron, which makes the new Shelby 102 pounds lighter than the previous edition. The 2011 Shelby get s 23 m.p.g. highway! Build vehicles with high MPG, a reasonable price, are ‘multi fueled,’ very reliable and not some Shelby gas guzzler.
stpetebp Champion Author Tampa Posts:4,135 Points:1,287,550 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2010 12:06:49 AM Ignore stpetebp Report Abuse Nice car but a waste of money.
fratt Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,504 Points:2,181,330 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:57:26 PM Ignore fratt Report Abuse Nice car.
twobroke61 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,060 Points:1,131,915 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:52:41 PM Ignore twobroke61 Report Abuse i would not trust the aluminum engine i remember gm tried this once and they had nothing but trouble with it
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:5,592 Points:1,089,270 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:51:54 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Wouldn't mind test-driving one to see if they're REALLY worth of the "Shelby GT500" emblem.
BigDogOH Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,138 Points:1,342,870 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:48:45 PM Ignore BigDogOH Report Abuse GM tried that in the vega. leaked oil like crazy
Hunter724 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,767 Points:1,181,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:42:57 PM Ignore Hunter724 Report Abuse If you can afford it..........
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:7,856 Points:2,276,770 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:42:12 PM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse It seems to me that any car with gasoline consumption resulting in less than 35MPG is a gas guzzler. This may include my Toyota Corolla with a five speed.
derKraut Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,669 Points:850,295 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:41:46 PM Ignore derKraut Report Abuse Nope Genefo1 - I drive and have driven only cars that can corner as well as accelerate and not some supermodified Ford Pinto. They would not do well on the EU super highways like the Autobahn.The basic BMW 328i with a 6 would leave them sitting at... Gas stations would love them.
outlaw329 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,289 Points:933,370 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:39:13 PM Ignore outlaw329 Report Abuse Gas guzzler is something we do not need and just another way for the government to screw us over.
wegman Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,501 Points:1,629,585 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:34:34 PM Ignore wegman Report Abuse As I buy sensible cars, I didn't even know there was a gas guzzler tax! Either way, 23 mpg for a car is crappy mileage. No thanks. (But I find the concept of the muscle car so mind numbing I try not to think about it. The car is a way of getting from Point A to Point B, NOT a fashion statement).
NotTom Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:4,110 Points:1,069,185 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:27:47 PM Ignore NotTom Report Abuse I like the carbon fiber design of the Hydraulic hybrid being developed by Lighting Hybrids. Lighting Hybrids
gass12 Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,182 Points:1,853,205 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:25:21 PM Ignore gass12 Report Abuse Nice Car and it is sharp looking.
clement007 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,811 Points:1,387,200 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:13:55 PM Ignore clement007 Report Abuse Sweet and smart buy a FORD>
bobdec Champion Author Florida Posts:6,726 Points:1,326,565 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:12:27 PM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Fast cars are fun to drive
ArmydudeNC Champion Author North Carolina Posts:5,796 Points:914,425 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:09:47 PM Ignore ArmydudeNC Report Abuse Awesome car but a bit too impractical for todays driver.
EXTREMESNOW Champion Author Medford Posts:7,057 Points:1,454,540 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:07:32 PM Ignore EXTREMESNOW Report Abuse Some of us like the old muscle cars. If there is a market they will sell them.
fullcirclethink Champion Author Washington Posts:1,530 Points:118,955 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 11:07:14 PM Ignore fullcirclethink Report Abuse All that horsepower and no where to unleash it!
Ltdc Champion Author Long Island Posts:4,918 Points:1,225,490 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:56:54 PM Ignore Ltdc Report Abuse I can't understand the point of a 550 horsepower engine in a street vehicle. They're living in a bygone era.
Star7 Champion Author Washington Posts:7,446 Points:1,277,020 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:56:29 PM Ignore Star7 Report Abuse cool, what else can Ford do? I remember the days of muscle cars
lpj Champion Author Macon Posts:8,583 Points:1,700,640 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:52:18 PM Ignore lpj Report Abuse can't afford car payment and insurance it probably as much as a house payment !!!
speedys Champion Author Utah Posts:4,674 Points:2,094,305 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:51:06 PM Ignore speedys Report Abuse Lots of muscle!!!
dslxcur Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,632 Points:1,162,030 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:45:28 PM Ignore dslxcur Report Abuse Dang! ................................ Muscle cars just getting finely tune..............LUV Them!................. If your Working and you can afford it.................................... You can afford an fuel efficient economy vehicle as well................. Why run it into the ground as an everyday car........................ Buy a second vehicle!.......................................
cathevan Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,177 Points:544,105 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:45:19 PM Ignore cathevan Report Abuse not impressed
genef01 Champion Author Nashville Posts:2,611 Points:834,680 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:33:00 PM Ignore genef01 Report Abuse supermodified, apparently derKraut never rode in anything like the 1968 GT500KR. If he did, he would understand Ford's marketing strategy with this latest iteration of it.
supermodified Champion Author Ontario Posts:11,887 Points:2,251,970 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:23:52 PM Ignore supermodified Report Abuse American muscle at it's finest. Ford hits another home run. No wonder they're in the black and selling cars! GO FORD!
Sody33 Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:15,482 Points:1,814,560 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:14:27 PM Ignore Sody33 Report Abuse Good-looking car but the mileage can be beat by lots of other cars I would rather spend my money buying.
findcheap Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,246 Points:1,544,945 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 10:12:59 PM Ignore findcheap Report Abuse 102 lbs lighter will just about compensate for the extra weight families put on their own bodies now
derKraut Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,669 Points:850,295 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 9:51:23 PM Ignore derKraut Report Abuse 23mpg vs. 22 mpg = what a breakthrough. Shows Ford has learnt absolutely nothing about current market conditions.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,075 Points:1,129,130 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2010 9:43:38 PM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Thats a nice looking car. Little out of my price range but sure looks nice.