Ford Shelby GT500 - super-novelty 2013

Ford Shelby GT500 received another significant update, which touched the engine, steering and recalibration. Let's see which ones. In general, it is worth noting that the entire Ford company is rapidly changing. So, for example, the standard Mustang, the base Ford Shelby and GT500 were equipped with new engines in the past years.

Characteristics

The first thing that is worth paying attention to in the new model is the update in the engine compartment. Although the engine, as before, the 5.4-liter V8 with a turbocharged and six-speed manual transmission, but its power can now reach 800 horsepower. In addition, the Ford Shelby GT500 is additionally equipped with cooling channels for the front brakes, which give a sense of smoothness of movement and the possibility of additional control over the car.

The model is equipped with an electric power steering. The properties of the Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake suspension have not changed, but there are new additional productivity updates, thanks to which it became possible to increase the power of this car.

Perhaps one of the most important improvements was the new forged 20-inch wheels, which are somewhat lighter than the 19-inch wheels and a bit wider. The developers claim that, thanks to this, the car's speed has increased by almost 3%, and the acceleration has increased by 0.1 seconds. In addition, for the first time a glass roof is available for the Ford Shelby GT500.

Engine

The aluminum engine of modern cars is not a novelty. It is more advantageous, since it is lighter than iron, moreover it is the best conductor, therefore such an engine, as a rule, can better conduct heat. However, despite all these positive qualities, aluminum can not withstand the pressure of the piston, moving down and up the cylinder. It's too soft. The most common solution to this problem is to install special iron tabs in the cylinders. This fixes the problem of service life, but adds weight to the product.

There are several special coatings for aluminum that can replace iron. So, "Ford" specially for the new Ford Shelby GT500 patented a new coating called PTWA. When it is applied, a steel rod is used (as in welding), with which the aluminum cylinder is coated with iron oxide (not to be confused with rust!). PTWA is far from a new technology - the aerospace industry has long used a coating of this type to strengthen aluminum components, such as turbine blades.

Distinctive features of auto

From the point of view of the interior and exterior it is a powerful oil mask. The first thing that catches your eye is his amazing fiberglass hood, which has an original design, the inscription "Shelby" and a distinctive emblem in the shape of a snake, of course. In addition, its uniqueness is emphasized by the contrasting stripes running all over the body of the Ford Shelby GT500.

The price of the basic model is approximately $ 29,500 and about $ 33,500 in addition - for a more powerful option option. However, these are producer prices and they are valid only in the USA, while in Russia the price of this "furious snake" is an order of magnitude higher: $ 100,000-150,000. But notice that the Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake will be released in a limited edition, Only 500 copies, so it can obviously not be purchased by everyone.