2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible Car

2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible car official launch at the Chicago Auto Show. The new 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible will be built at AutoAlliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible with the optional Performance Package is faster around a track than the outgoing model. The SVT-designed Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers available on the Performance Package and the all-new chassis tuning. Accessed on the dash with a simple push of a button, normal mode gives customers a more comfortable ride over road irregularities. Sport mode is all about performance, delivering improved response time on the track and less body roll while cornering with reduced pitch under braking.

A new Brembo brake system also is a key enabler in boosting the performance of the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible. The new brakes offer drivers enhanced stopping power to help keep their car under control, while new six-piston calipers in front along with larger front and rear rotors further improve braking performance. More aggressive brake pads also help the car achieve high deceleration and further robustness for more driver confidence. 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible will be offered with a Performance Package that also can be upgraded to a Track Package, complete with an external engine oil cooler, rear differential cooler and transmission cooler for further durability.

Engine specifications the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible is powered by delivering 650 horsepower and a track-tested top speed of more than 200 mph. The 5.8-liter supercharged V8 aluminum-block engine produces 650 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful production V8 in the world. Nearly every part of the powertrain 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible has been optimized for producing the additional horsepower, including a new supercharger, new cross-drilled block and heads, updated camshaft profiles, a new carbon fiber driveshaft and upgraded clutch, transmission and axle.

Source: Ford

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