The Internet is to cars as Deep Throat is to Nixon; nothing can stay hidden forever. Someone, somewhere, always has a photo that they have to post or some document to publish, and yesterday was no different. Bpmurr of ModularFords.com posted the PDF of the possible order guide for the 2011 Shelby GT500.The first important change is the new 5.4-liter aluminum block 4V V8, supercharged of course. What is not known is how much weight this will shave off. Also horsepower is still not known, though the Ford GT's 5.4-liter aluminum V8 was good for 550 horses.
A new SVT Performance Package is available for 2011. Upgraded is the standard 3.55 axle ratio to a 3.73 ratio. Also included are 19''x9.5'' front tires and 20''x9.5'' rear tires. Though later in the guide it states that the rear tires offered in the SVT package are 20''x10''.
For the first time, the 2011 GT500 is available with the glass roof option. Standard are HID headlamps. Two new colors, Race Red and Ingot Silver Metallic, replace Torch Red and Brilliant Silver Metallic. Other new features are MyKeyTM, Electric Power Assist Steering, and a HD radio.
What will the 2011 Shelby GT500 offer in power and performance, already offering a great driving experience. We will just have to wait for the first test drive to find out.
-Anthony Alaniz
(Photo: 2010 Shelby GT500)
[Source: ModularFords.com via Autoblog]
