I was literally a few words shy of speechless, it was such a revelation. Like the mid-engine Corvette, this American icon pushes the limits—and the storied Europeans with all their heritage and rare-air technology—to the edge of what we once thought possible. I don’t write glibly when I say this new Shelby is both a sobering and enthusiastic realization.
The car had such explosive power, controlled and exploitable through the brilliantly tuned Tremec twin-clutch seven-speed automated manual and Torsen limited-slip differential. Think Porsche GT2 RS. Yes, I just wrote that.
The GT500 also provided so much mechanical and aero grip that it attacked racetrack curb hopping and wide-open sweepers with equal poise and confidence. Think Jaguar XE SV Project 8.
The seat belt–straining brakes and fingertip-controllable steering produced nearly equal 1.3 g loads in their respective directions. Think AMG GT S.
This isn’t just the best Mustang ever, or even just the best Shelby GT ever. It’s one of the best sports cars in the world right now, ready and willing to go wheel to wheel for lap times and pinks. Bring it.
To be clear, the Shelby I had just driven was equipped with the $18,500 Carbon Fiber Track package (CFTP)—elevating, not inflating, the GT500’s base price to $92,495. Although they sound and “go” the same, the base trim and the one equipped with the CFTP feel like distinct cars.
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