2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 First Drive

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TO THE POINT What's New? The 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 is all new, offering substantial power, hardware, and styling upgrades to the Mustang GT.
Selling Points: 500 horsepower, base price, styling
Deal Breakers: Handling, questionable quality
Our Advice: Buy for exclusivity, style, and straight-line performance; otherwise, avoid the dealer markup and opt for one of several better all-around performers

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Click to enlarge. 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

FAQ The Shelby GT500, built in Michigan and currently on sale, is priced tens of thousands less than the Corvette Z06 and Dodge Viper (not including dealer markups).

When will the 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 go on sale? The GT500 went on sale this summer, though getting one might be hard, despite dealer markups reaching five digits.

Is the Shelby GT500 built in the U.S.? Yes. Assembly takes place in Flat Rock, Michigan.

In terms of price, how does the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 compare to the Corvette Z06 and the Dodge Viper? The Shelby is priced from the low to mid $40,000s before without options or dealer markups. In comparison, the Corvette Z06 starts at about $70,000 and the Viper at about $85,000.