This year Shelby and Ford seem to be pulling out all the stops for their GT500. Power is up just a bit to 550 HP but the real performance lies in the way they've cut about 120 pounds from the motor alone by switching to aluminum. For a little extra coin you can opt for the SVT Performance Package that delivers higher spring rates, lighter wheels, and a higher diff gear to make it track ready. Oh and the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires probably don't hurt performance either. Watch the video below to see the awesomeness that is the new GT500.
The track pack brought the car's lap time from 3:07.4 to a respectable 2:58.5. If you watched the telemetry you should have seen lateral G's spike to an awesome 1.2 on the straights. The driving isn't too spectacular but it is a pretty quick time and the car is nipping at the heels of Chevrolet's ZR1 super Vette.
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