The New 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Soon To Arrive In Laval!
The New 2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Soon To Arrive In Laval!
Posted on October 1, 2019
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Icon among icons, the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 will soon makes its arrival at 440 Ford in Laval, close to the North Shore of Montreal! And as with every other Shelby before, the 2020 vintage will once more push back the limits of performance and technology. Ford Canada has still not announced the release date nor the price of the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT 500, but one thing is sure, the available units will quickly find takers; will you be one of them? Come by your Ford dealer in Laval, close to the North Shore and Montreal, to find out more about this fabulous car!
1967: A legend is born
Super sporty Ford that made generations of the brand's enthusiasts dream, the Shelby GT500 can trace its family tree back to 1967, the year when the very-first Shelby GT500, itself originating from the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, was created. A real little bomb on 4 wheels for the era, it was equipped with a powerful 427 cu. in V8 engine of 450 horsepower, allowing it to sprint the 0-100 km/h in just 6.21 seconds, and to zoom at a top speed of 220 km/h.
However, it will take until 2005 and the New York Auto Show for the Shelby GT500's rebirth, developed by the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). Inspired from its famous ancestor, it however sports an even sharper style that includes air intakes on the hood, 18-inch wheels, flared fender wells and a rear spoiler over the trunk, among others. And with its 5.4-litre V8 engine of 500 horsepower, it became the most powerful Mustang ever designed to date; the GT 500 KR (540 horsepower), the Shelby GT 500 with Super Snake Package (605 horsepower) and the GT500 equipped with a 5.8-litre engine of 670 horsepower will follow in 2007, 2008 and 2013, gaining in power and offering great adrenalin surges, for the pure delight of those who have the chance to find themselves behind their steering wheel!
What to expect for the 2020 edition?
Unveiled during the Detroit Auto Show in January 2019, the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has been playing hard to get for now several months, fans awaiting it with impatience! Offering unprecedented power and a breathtaking design, it will surely attract many glances on its way; let's take a closer look at what makes it so exceptional.
Supercharged Powertrain
The supercharged 5.2-litre V8 engine of the 2020 Shelby GT500 generates 760 horsepower and 625 lb-ft of torque, which makes it the most powerful legal Mustang to date! Ford Canada has still not released any information as for its performances, but with such an impressive cavalry, we expect a 0-100 km/h sprint in about 3.5 seconds; we know however that its top speed will be 290 km/h, electronically limited. You will also enjoy, for the very-first time at Ford, a 7-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission.
Iconic Design
From the outset, we know we are dealing with an exceptional Mustang! Everything about its exterior stands out, from the aggressive and sculpted lines of its body to the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires specially developed for the model, including the 20-inch carbon-fiber wheels, the red brake rotors (the largest ever to be installed on a production Mustang) and the adjustable rear spoiler, derived from the racing Mustang GT4, among others.
You will also get retuned brake controls, an optimized cooling system as well as an improved suspension.
An interior with sportiveness in mind
With such power and such style, the interior of the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 had to be as sporty as its exterior. Hence, we find a carbon-fiber instrument panel, door panels in suede, Recaro racing seats, a 12-inch LCD display acting as the instrument cluster and a B&O Play audio system with 12 speakers as well as an 8-inch touchscreen, just to name these few. And in terms of Ford technologies, the Shelby GT500 comes with the SYNC 3 and FordPass Connect systems with wireless hotspot, which enables connection for up to 10 devices at the same time, up to a distance of 15 metres from the vehicle.
To find out more about the all-new 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 or about our financing offers and our current Ford promotions, come see us at 440 Ford today! We are located in Laval, not far from the North Shore and Montréal.