A total of 3,500 customers have already placed orders for the badass vehicle, with the sales rushing towards the car’s 5,500 units limited production (the limited has been created to ensure exclusivity).
"We are pleased with the pace of retail orders for the 2011 Shelby GT500," said Fritz Wilke, Mustang brand manager. "The car continues to be popular with sports car enthusiasts and collectors who are blown away by the increase in horsepower and performance. The limited production of the 2011 should make this year even more desirable."
For those of you who are wondering what the top ‘Stang packs, let us report that we are talking a bout a new aluminum block 5.4 liter supercharged V8 powerplant that delivers 550 hp and a maximum torque of 510 lb-ft (the engines comes with a 10 hp power premium over the 2010 model). The engine tips the scales 102 pounds lower than its predecessor.
The 2011 Shelby GT500 is also packed with multiple tech features offering a new 2.75-inch exhaust system, revised brake cooling and pedal box construction for more consistent brake pedal efforts and feel, and electric power-assisted steering (EPAS).
The 2011 model year has also brought a glass roof option for the coupe. Three times more 2011 GT500s have been ordered with the glass roof compared to the base Mustang showing the popularity of this new feature.
The new SVT performance pack has also proved to be a popular option, with over 68 percent of coupe orders selecting its box. This means that more and more people want the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperCar G:2 tires, lighter wheels (19 inch front, 20 inch rear), a higher rear axle ratio, stiffer suspension, as well as a lowered ride height. Oh, and let’s not forget the beefed-up appearance.
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